Martha Tilston (born in 1975 or 1976 in Brighton, East Sussex) is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. Her music combines many aspects of English and Irish folk music with more modern acoustic styles, and perceptive lyrics combining personal subjects with political, social and environmental themes. Tilston is the daughter of acclaimed songwriter
Steve Tilston and step-daughter of singer
Maggie Boyle. She began writing songs at an early age. After attending drama school, she formed
Mouse with guitarist Nick Marshall. They released two albums:
Helicopter Trees (2000) and
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