Martin Doherty

Martin Doherty
Doherty in June 2014
Background information
Birth name	Martin Clifford Doherty
Born	(1982-12-24) 24 December 1982 (age 41)
Origin	Clydebank, Scotland
Genres	Alternative rock synth-pop electropop electronic post-rock
Occupations	Musician composer record producer singer
Instruments	Keyboards sampler guitar vocals
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Goodbye Virgin Glassnote Hostess
Member of	Chvrches
Formerly of	Aereogramme Julia Thirteen

Martin Clifford Doherty (born 24 December 1982)^[1][2] is a Scottish musician, singer and record producer. He is a member of Glasgow-based pop band Chvrches, with whom he has recorded four studio albums. Prior to forming Chvrches, Doherty was a touring member of the indie rock bands The Twilight Sad and Aereogramme.

Doherty plays keyboards, sampler, guitar and performs main vocals and backing vocals. He also contributes to Chvrches' songwriting and production.

Doherty’s father is also a Catholic Deacon and Religious Education teacher. He supports Celtic.^[3]