British songwriter Zachary Mason is back with a new single titled The Funky Martians which is the second song of his forthcoming three song EP called 5…4…3…2…1…. This song, released in July 25th 2025, is a mixture of space rock, psychedelic music and funky rhythms in an exciting manner.
Zachary is renowned in his writing style and this song is a strange and humorous story of a human colony that reaches Mars and finds hostile Martians. The tale changes into a good direction as a surprise finding reveals that funky music can bring peace all over the galaxy.
The single has a rich bassline played by John Thomasson in Little Big Town and a pounding drumming by Nate Barnes in Rose Hill Drive. These artists contribute to the production of a song that is very alive, charismatic, and space-entertainment-related. In the song, Zachary does all the talking, and this includes the narrator, the colonists, and the Martians. He employs peculiar sound effects to make this unusual tale come alive.
It is the tenth single by Zachary and the fifteenth song of his. The Funky Martians is one of his most creative and humorous works to date. The full EP is something that fans can now anticipate as it will bring fresh, atypical tales and sounds.
At the current moment, The Funky Martians will give the listeners a chance to listen to some great music and reflect on the possibility that music can bring peace into the universe. The song makes all people dance to the beat as they embark on this fantastic journey across the universe.
Listen to The Funky Martians
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“The Funky Martians” is such a fun and intriguing title—what’s the story behind it?
So the story goes that a colony ship has just arrived on Mars, only to be confronted by some hostile Martians! In this case, it turns out that human error is Man’s best weapon- a young man named Johnny accidentally turns on the radio instead of deploying the phaser, and some “funky music just happened to be on…”!
The Martians are instantly hooked by the music, and are hence transformed from “foe” to funky! As you can imagine, writing this song was a load of fun! The track was recorded, for the most part, in late 2023, and was intended to be the second track on a three-track EP entitled: 5…4…3…2…1… I’d started this EP in early 2023 and had decided to continue the project, so I put together this song and the final track later in that year.
How would you describe the sound and vibe of this new single compared to your previous work?
Having put together more than two hundred demos since late 2021, I’ve explored a lot of different sounds and approaches, but this song probably stands alone in its own quirky way! I think it’s the only track I’ve ever done that is entirely spoken word, and some of the effects were new to me! Having said that, some effects are similar to the ones used on the opening track on the EP.
Did you draw inspiration from any particular artists, genres, or even films/books when creating “The Funky Martians”?
Well I’ve always enjoyed reading, and, amongst the various genres I’ve read, Sci-Fi is one of my favourites, so I did enjoy creating something in that genre! I’ve enjoyed books and stories over the years by Sci-Fi writers such as Asimov, Wells, Clifford D. Simak, E.E. Doc Smith, Lewis Padgett and many more, so I guess you could say that my mind has been well-rehearsed in the style of the genre!
I also enjoy Sci-Fi TV series and films such as Star Trek and A Quiet Place. (I’ve even written a few humorous Sci-Fi stories and had some published online! They are available on my website scribblings.uk (Scribbles))
Was there a specific moment or idea that sparked the concept for this track?
I wanted to continue the story of the EP when I came up with this song, so I followed on from the events in track 1, and this is what I came up with. To be honest, I can’t remember much about the initial creative process for this track- but I did want to do something with a funny angle!
The song has a playful, cosmic feel—was there a deeper message you wanted to convey beneath the humour and groove?
To be frank, no! It’s all fun and silliness! The other tracks on the EP do have the occasional thoughtful remark, but The Funky Martians isn’t likely to go down in the history of philosophy!
Can you walk us through your creative process for this track—did it start with a riff, a beat, or the lyrics?
I think I began with some chords I’d worked out on the guitar, and then I finalised the main Guitar arrangement and recorded it. I believe I made up the lyrics as I went along, pretty much. I also enjoyed using the modified Guitar sound on my trusty Katana MKII Amp- it really gives the work that quirky sound!
Were there any unexpected instruments, sounds, or techniques you experimented with while producing “The Funky Martians”?
Yes! As I mentioned before, the spoken word approach, as opposed to singing, was a new one for me. Also, the way I used some vocal effects was new territory in the studio. (Imagine trying to record “Play that funky music, space boy!” in a deep Martian voice without laughing!)
If “The Funky Martians” had a music video (or maybe it does!), what would it look like?
In the right hands, I’m sure a video would be funny- and also totally mad! (I went with a lyric video after Mr Musk turned down my request for free passage to Mars along with my camera, guitar and Martian costume…)
What’s next for you after this release—can fans expect more funky, out-of-this-world tunes soon?
Well, as we speak I have already had Bass and Drums completed for the opening track of the EP 5…4…3…2…1… ! Going forward, it’s just a question of me having the right funds/budget to complete the production of the other two tracks… It’s not cheap out there these days, so it might be a little bit of a wait before the EP is released… Hopefully, fans will feel the wait was worth it!
