5 Reasons You Should Listen To Ren Martinez 'The First & Last of the Perfect Parties'
- Louise Clark
- Apr 21
- 1 min read
Updated: May 4

Ren Martinez is a singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Here are five reasons to listen to Ren Martinez’s new single, “The First & Last of the Perfect Parties”:
🎧 1. It’s a Time Capsule You Can Sing Along To
This song captures the rush of one unforgettable night—equal parts chaotic, romantic, and beautifully bittersweet. With vivid, cinematic lyrics and a chorus that sticks, it feels like reliving your favorite college memory, even if you never went.
🎤 2. Ren Martinez’s Voice Feels Like a Hug and a Gut-Punch at Once
There’s an emotional warmth in her delivery that makes every line feel personal. Whether she’s describing a lawn-side slice of pizza or a fleeting kiss, her vocals are grounded, honest, and quietly powerful.
🎸 3. It Hits the Sweet Spot Between Indie Rock and Power Pop
Produced by Brian Robert Jones, the track pairs jangly guitars with emo-tinged energy, landing somewhere between the melodic storytelling of Fountains of Wayne and the emotional grit of beabadoobee or early Bleachers.
📝 4. The Lyrics Are That Good
The lyrics make you pause, laugh, and feel a little ache in your chest. Martinez has a gift for taking ordinary moments and making them feel iconic.
🚀 5. It’s Just the Beginning of Something Big
This is the lead-up to Fingers Crossed, Ren’s highly anticipated debut album dropping this fall. If this single is any indication, she’s about to become one of indie pop’s most relatable and resonant voices.