Singer-songwriter Odd Marshall officially arrives with his debut album Sand & Glue, a compelling exploration of life’s crossroads, inspired by a harrowing moment that sparked a return to his craft. Featuring 11 songs shaped by stories of near-misses, chance encounters, and timeless memories, Sand & Glue captures the raw, rollicking energy of Marshall‘s unique journey. Produced by Canadian music mainstay Don Kerr (Ron Sexsmith, Dan Mangan, Bahamas) and recorded with renowned session musicians Mike O’Brien (Zeus, Dan Mangan) on guitar and Jason Haberman (Dan Mangan, Jason Collett, Tim Baker) on bass, the album channels the gritty, authentic storytelling and heart-thumping beats that make Odd Marshall a standout.
Marshall‘s life took an unexpected turn when a car accident after a snowstorm jolted him into songwriting once again. From that moment, he rediscovered his passion and slowly rebuilt his voice, resulting in Sand & Glue – an album of travels, trials, and triumphant returns.
“London,” the album’s lead single, celebrates Marshall‘s musical roots in London, England, where he moved for a brief stay after film school and stayed for six years. The track is a love song to the city that shaped him. Listeners will hear the rhythm of a bustling city in its pulse, paying homage to formative years when Marshall crafted his first EP with friends he met on the Tube.