By Derek Beck | Z 93.5 Country/Q Country Classics 107.3 / North Platte Post
SUTHERLAND, Neb. — Nebraska musician Rascal Martinez is bringing his music career full circle, releasing a new single and music video while building a creative home base in his hometown.
In an interview with Z 93.5 Country’s Derek Beck, Martinez said his new song “Don’t Even Know You” will be released Nov. 21 on all streaming platforms. The track, written nearly a year ago, tells the story of a close friend coping with betrayal, addiction, and emotional abuse.
“It’s a song a lot of people can relate to,” Martinez said. “Hopefully, they can get something positive out of it.”
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The accompanying music video, shot entirely in Sutherland and produced by a Nebraska-based team, features actress Katie Bodenhamer, Hershey who has had appearances as an actress in The Office, played Lacey in Desperation Road among other portrayals on-screen. The video also features North Platte local actor Landon Swedberg, who stepped in at the last minute as the male lead.
“We filmed it over three days and used all Nebraska people — Nebraska crew, Nebraska actors,” Martinez said. “It turned out just the way I hoped: heavy, emotional, and real.”
The project marks another milestone for Martinez, who in 2024 opened his own recording space, Stolen Vault Records, inside a renovated former bank building in downtown Sutherland.
“I bought it thinking it’d be an office, but then I turned the upstairs into a full recording studio,” he said. “We do rehearsals, record albums, and host intimate live shows for about 30 people. It’s kind of got that Bluebird Café vibe.”
Martinez said he’s been producing his own material and recording other artists while keeping his Nebraska roots at the center of his music.
“I’ve played all over the country, but I wanted something here that feels local — something where artists can tell their stories,” he said.
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The music video for “Don’t Even Know You” is now streaming on YouTube, with the full single set to drop later this month.
“I just want to put out good music that people can connect with,” Martinez said. “That’s what it’s all about.”
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