The Quarantined

In 2016, The Quarantined recorded “Antiquate Hate” at Ultimate Studios Inc. in Los Angeles. A lyric video for “The End?!”, produced by Deviant Multimedia Productions, received an Independent Music Award nomination. The EP was recorded with engineer/producer Charlie Waymire and producer Brian “Hacksaw” Williams, and later completed with legendary producer George G1 Archie (Arista, Death Row, Capitol). Antiquate Hate earned international press, radio play in 13 countries, and widespread U.S. college radio rotation. The EP stands as a haunting exploration of five forces shaping human existence—love, addiction, religion, politics, and war—and how our instinct to protect them perpetuates suffering.

2018 was a year of dissapointment and heartbreak- The management we had tried to steal Antiquate Hate at the point of distribution, with no other option, the record was removed from all online presence. Because of this, the band had to disband, Sean went through a divorce, moved to the other side of the country, and thought it was all over for a short lived dream, holding onto one idea- to keep playing thru the pain, and work on the next album to come, Aversion to Normalcy.

In 2021, Sean shifted into a solo chapter, traveling from Florida to Boston and back to Los Angeles, performing at open mics in support of upcoming material. A successful crowdfunding campaign with Plaid Dog Records (Boston, MA) supported the release of singles “One Last Chance” and “Instagram Hell.”

Inspired by these cross-country travels, Sean recorded, mixed, and mastered “Bedroom Inc.”, an album of covers released on Bandcamp. A deluxe edition featured contributions from Zack Rapp (Dream Theater) on guitars and violins, and Dennis Morehouse (Batfarm, Gilby Clarke) on drums. Bedroom Inc. received notable press from Rolling Stone UK, USA Today, and LA Weekly.

A new album, “Aversion to Normalcy,” released November 12, 2025. Recorded at Blackbird Studios and Sound Emporium in Nashville, TN, the album features elite session musicians including Jerry Roe (drums), Luis Espaillat (bass), and Zack Rapp (lead guitar/violins). Produced by Nathan Yarborough (Halestorm, Evanescence, Apocalyptica, Alice in Chains) at Blackbird Studios, with Grant Wilson producing and engineering “Unspoken” at Sound Emporium featuring David Keith on drums, the record was written, performed, and executive produced by Sean Martin. Aversion to Normalcy is a cathartic confrontation with trauma, resilience, and the illusion of “normal” in a fractured world. The release has generated international press, surpassed 1 million Spotify streams, and accumulated over 40 million views on TikTok—cementing Sean as a distinctive voice in modern rock.

For Sean Martin, the podcast circuit has become an essential extension of his artistic and advocacy work—a way to bridge the gap between his experiences in the Airborne Infantry and the raw, narrative-driven sound of Aversion to Normalcy.
Throughout 2025 and into early 2026, these appearances have allowed him to peel back the layers of his journey, moving past the music to discuss the "mechanics" of survival. Whether he’s dissecting the failures of the current mental health infrastructure, speaking on the transition from service to civilian life, or warning against the rise of authoritarianism, his approach remains consistent: he treats every interview as a "skill-check" for both the host and the listener.
By guesting on diverse platforms, Sean is using his voice not just to promote an album, but to advocate for a "Self-Care" philosophy that demands systemic change. He consistently challenges his audience to move past the curation of social media and the comforts of the status quo, pushing instead for an uncomfortable, necessary honesty about why we do what we do—and why our capacity for compassion is the most radical tool we have.