The Marsh Family – Bio
The Marsh Family shot to worldwide fame after uploading pandemic parody songs that went viral in 2020 with their unique mix of humour, heart, and hope. The family of six, from Kent in the UK, are versatile, earthy, and independent – putting their own unique twist on genres from musicals and folk to Motown and funk. Dubbed the “Von Trapped” family by the New York Times, they raised millions of spirits and smiles during lockdown, appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live (2020), the BBC’s Comic Relief (2021), and spearheading a Christmas campaign for Prostate Cancer UK in December 2021. Their debut single that month was played on BBC Radio 2 and numerous regional stations. Their latest single, “Biological Clock” was released on 13th May 2022.
For more details, see their Wikipedia entry.
“Biological Clock” (click to order) is the first ever UK pop song about the menopause – it’s personal, upbeat, fearless, and catchy. It aims to bring exposure to a life event that affects the whole family, in an irreverent and funky way. The song tells a story of onrushing symptoms and challenges, describing a rollercoaster of emotions, but finishes on a strident and positive note as layers of harmony, rich horns, and a thumping bass close out the track. It’s a message about unity and understanding that Marsh Family fans will recognise, but in a dynamic new package!
#KNOWYOURMENOPAUSE
Reviews of Biological Clock have described it as a “funky menopausal dance anthem” (Mariella Frostrup), “timeless” (Artisti Online), “soulful and empowering” (Find No Enemy), “a blast of energy” (Roadie Music Mag), “activism as art” (Motion News) with “luscious harmonies that fill the sonic spectrum with colour and texture” (FV Music Blog), and a track that “showcases innovation and versatility” (The Other Side Reviews) “with swagger, joyfulness, and defiant positivity” (Alchemical Records) that is “an absolute disco corker” (Send Me Your Ears)!
We’re delighted to be singing the song during the Comedy Night on Friday 17th June and speaking about the project on Saturday 18th June with the UK’s only menopause festival, #FLUSHFEST22, in partnership with the wonderful Menopause Cafe: https://www.menopausecafe.net/
Official Video of BIOLOGICAL CLOCK (please download or stream it here!!):
The Marsh Family – Recent Releases
The Marsh Family is a musical family group based in Faversham, Kent. Talented vocalists, lyricists, and multi-instrumentalists, the family consists of parents Ben (a history lecturer, 45) and Danielle Marsh (administrator, 44) and their children Alfie (15), Thomas (14), Ella (12) and Tess (10). Having sung together since the kids were born in Scotland, they have grown as fast in fanbase as they have in size, reaching 120,000 subscribers on YouTube in just 18 months, with all their tracks recorded at home. Though sometimes compared to The Partridge Family and “Weird Al” Yankovic for their camaraderie and biting humour in parodies, their original sound carries more of the folk rock tones of Fleetwood Mac, mixed with the pulse and harmonic resonance of other family vocals (such as the Bee Gees, Beach Boys, and The Corrs).
These are two of our earlier songs from spring 2022, which have racked up over a million views between them. The first is an adaptation of the traditional folk song “Over the Hills and Far Away” in support of the people of Ukraine and others seeking refuge. The second is our parody about the cost of living crisis, and a tribute to the magnificent Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, which we titled “All of the Prices Have Gone Up (But We Can’t Pay That!)”.
Our first ever studio-mixed songs were released in December 2021. The double A single featured our original song, written and recorded at home, called ‘Bring Us A Candle’ , that reflects on what Christmas means to us. Alongside it was a charity single, ‘Mack the Knife (Prostate Cancer – Facts of Life)’ that we’re proud to have made in partnership with the amazing Prostate Cancer UK to raise awareness about Prostate Cancer and encourage people to talk about it!
The Marsh Family
Download or stream the single here: https://orcd.co/marshfamilychristmas
See the music videos on our YouTube channel here:
- Bring Us A Candle: https://youtu.be/IxyMWffEA60
- Mack The Knife (Prostate Cancer – Facts of Life): https://youtu.be/IkVLe_qI2dw
Feedback on Earlier Releases:
Mira Sorvino
Ben Shephard (GMB)
Subba-Cultcha Reviews
Sharon Barbour (BBC TV Health Correspondent)
Donna Henrikson
Alison Tree (NHS Oncologist)
Ann Runacres
Angela Culhane (CEO, Prostate Cancer UK)
Recent Antics in Photos
Biggest Pandemic Moments
Some Testimonials from 2020 / 2021
For more definitive & unbiased information about The Marsh Family:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsh_Family