Darien Martus

Darien Martus is an artist signed with Do It Records/Sony, and is a voting member of The Recording Academy (Grammy Awards).

Darien’s 11th album, ChipAbbey (Squid Inc. Records/Sony Music), and the extended version, ChipAbbey Gold, were released in 2025 to widespread popularity and critical acclaim.  

His albums, “Rockaxeon” (2021, Do It Records/Sony), “Love in the Apocalypse” (2020, Do It Records/Sony), "Side Trip" (2016, Do It Records, CCP Records) and "Waldenwild" (2017, Do It Records) were listed for Grammy consideration.

Darien’s album project, “Rockaxeon” is a rock epic poem, with a story that spans the history of our planet from the perspective of The Rose Quartz Ax.  Rockaxeon was released on October 1, 2021.

Darien's album "Pockets" charted at #1 Amazon Hot New Releases in Folk/Rock and #3 In Sales in June 2014.

Darien's album "Waldenwild" charted at #5 Amazon Hot New Release in Folk in July, 2017.

His 9th commercial album, "Love in the Apocalypse" was released on 6/24/20 and is available everywhere music is sold or streamed. “An impressive pop album...highly recommended.” On Request Magazine 

Darien is from Detroit where he studied piano as a child and received a BA in Music from Oakland University. After moving to Los Angeles, Darien worked in theatre, film and television as a composer, arranger, musical director and pianist. In 2000, he completed a Master of Music in Composition at University of Redlands. He has received several awards for his work including the Bay Area Drama Critics Award for Outstanding Musical Score (Some Love), University of Redlands Composer of the Year, and 5 Desert Theatre League Awards including Best Original Musical (The Incredibly Awesome Pied Piper).

Darien lives and works in his home in Santa Monica, California.