Australian musician and founding member of new wave pioneers Mental As Anything, Martin Plaza has been a distinctive voice in the country's electronic and synth-pop landscape since the late 1970s. As vocalist and guitarist for the band, he helped define the new wave sound that dominated Australian radio throughout the 1980s, blending post-punk energy with accessible pop sensibilities. Beyond his work with Mental As Anything, Plaza has maintained an active solo career, achieving significant chart success with his 1986 cover of "Concrete and Clay," which reached No. 2 on the Australian charts.
Plaza's contributions to electronic music extend through his versatility as both a performer and songwriter, helping to establish new wave and synth-pop as mainstream forces in the Australian music scene. His work continues to influence the country's electronic music heritage.
