[1] Martin's style of music has been dubbed "shoegazing", a word used originally in reference to the distorted electric guitar reminiscent of British bands in the late '80s and early '90s.
His music is based more often than not on personal issues such as work, family, friends, and his spirituality.
[1] Earlier in his life he played with his brother, Ronnie Martin, in the synthpop based Dance House Children.
[3] Jason and Ronnie reunited in the studio in 2006 to record The Brothers Martin, combining both of the current styles from Starflyer 59 and Joy Electric.
As well as making music and touring, Jason Martin also works for his late father's business as a truck driver.