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{{short description|American singer and musician (born 1969)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = Doug Martsch
| image           = Built2spill.jpg
| image_size      = 220px
| birth_name      = Douglas G. Martsch
| birth_place     = [[Twin Falls, Idaho]], U.S.
| birth_date      = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1969|9|16}}
| origin          = [[Boise, Idaho]], U.S.
| years_active    = 1988–present
| associated_acts = [[Built to Spill]], [[Treepeople]], [[Halo Benders]]
| genre           = [[Indie rock]]
| occupation      = Musician
| instrument      = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[guitar]], [[bass guitar|bass]], [[keyboard instruments|keyboards]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]
| label           = [[Up Records|Up]], [[Warner Records|Warner]], [[Sub Pop Records|Sub Pop]]
| website         = 
}}
'''Doug Martsch''' (born September 16, 1969) is an American singer and musician, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the [[indie rock]] band [[Built to Spill]].

==Career==
Martsch's first band was Farm Days, with Andy Capps and [[Brett Nelson (musician)|Brett Nelson]] in the early 1980s. His second band was [[Treepeople]], with whom he released three albums and two EPs. He has been the lead singer and guitarist of [[Built to Spill]] since 1992.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.sfexaminer.com/built-spills-doug-martsch-uncovers-story-behind-keep-like-secret/ |last= Quick|first= Quentin |title= Built to Spill's Doug Martsch uncovers the story behind 'Keep It Like a Secret' |date= February 17, 2018 |work= SF Examiner |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180217120728/https://www.sfexaminer.com/built-spills-doug-martsch-uncovers-story-behind-keep-like-secret/ | archive-date= Feb 17, 2018 }}</ref> With Built to Spill, he developed a reputation as a preeminent [[indie rock]] guitarist; his guitar playing style blends [[rock music|rock]], [[pop music|pop]], [[blues]], and [[folk music|folk]]. His influences include [[J Mascis]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Led Zeppelin]], [[Caustic Resin]], [[Mississippi Fred McDowell]], [[David Bowie]], and [[Neil Young]].<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p144117/biography|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic profile of Built to Spill]</ref>

In 1994, Martsch formed [[The Halo Benders]] with [[Calvin Johnson (musician)|Calvin Johnson]] of [[Beat Happening]] and released three albums.

In 2002, Martsch released his first solo album, ''[[Now You Know (Doug Martsch album)|Now You Know]]'', to critical acclaim. In 2011, he contributed to a tribute album to [[The Smiths]] entitled ''Please, please, please...'' with a cover of "Reel Around The Fountain".<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/sep/25/lil-b-built-to-spills-doug-martsch-to-headline-mod/|title= Lil B, Built to Spill's Doug Martsch to headline Modest Music Fest|date= September 25, 2018|work= Spokesman}}</ref>

==Personal life==

Martsch was previously married<ref>{{cite web | url=https://beatsperminute.com/special-in-other-ways-an-interview-with-built-to-spill/ | title=Special in other ways – an Interview with Built to Spill | date=8 September 2022 }}</ref> to Built to Spill co-lyricist Karena Youtz, the sister of former Built to Spill member [[Ralf Youtz]]. They had a son.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nodepression.com/doug-martsch-you-gotta-move/2/|title = Doug Martsch - You gotta move - Page 2 of 2|date = September 2002}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070929111117/http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/earcandy/archives/108607.asp Ear Candy EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Doug Martsch] at SeattlePI.com, November 10, 2006
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930222224/http://www.citypages.com/databank/27/1344/article14688.asp Martsch interview] at CityPages.com, September 6, 2006
* [http://www.maximumfun.org/blog/2006/06/podcast-indies.html Extensive interview with Martsch] on public radio program/podcast ''[[The Sound of Young America]]'', June 17, 2006
* [http://www.popmatters.com/music/interviews/martsch-doug-021015.shtml "Martsch Is GOD": An Interview With Doug Martsch] at PopMatters.com, October 15, 2002
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120225062825/http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/blog-2712-uncovering-built-to-spills-boise-cover-band.html Short review of album Doug played and sang on with Boise Cover Band]
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[[Category:American rock guitarists]]
[[Category:American male guitarists]]
[[Category:American male singers]]
[[Category:K Records artists]]
[[Category:Up Records artists]]
[[Category:Musicians from Boise, Idaho]]
[[Category:Built to Spill members]]
[[Category:People from Twin Falls, Idaho]]
[[Category:Guitarists from Idaho]]
[[Category:20th-century American guitarists]]
[[Category:20th-century American male musicians]]
[[Category:The Halo Benders members]]


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