The Rarest Kind

The Rarest Kind is the pseudonym of critically acclaimed songwriter/producer, Tony Martino.

Martino, a Chicago native who writes, sings and produces all of the band's material, has very often been praised by fans and music critics for having a unique sound and singing voice while still remaining commercially appealing. Several of his songs have been featured in major television shows on networks such as CBS (“The Ghost Whisperer”), MTV (Road Rules, The Real World, etc.), Sy-Fy, Discovery Channel, and Oxygen. Additionally, he’s received press in major news/media publications such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and San Francisco Chronicle to name just a few. 

The Rarest Kind’s debut album is expected to be released in mid-2012 and will feature guest musical contributors from bands such as Filter, The Verve Pipe, and Stabbing Westward and is being mixed by renown engineer/producer, Brian Malouf, (Queen, Pearl Jam, Pink, Kid Rock, Madonna, Dave Matthews Band, etc…).

In addition to being an artist himself, Martino also has recently begun writing and producing songs for other artists and groups.