Singer/Songwriter/Topliner for major artists with Chart success looking to enhance your track. I sing and write with emotion, soul, power and nuance.
I'm always up for a collaborative approach to writing (or can work solo on your project - whatever the job entails) and will do as many redos until the track is finished. I record clean vocals that I send dry to you.
I've had MILLIONS of streams on Spotify and featured on major Spotify playlists. I've also had chart success on the US ITUNES Charts.
For your project I will have a quick turnaround and I'm very communicative.
I've notched up writing credits with,
OPIUO
ASH GRUNWALD
URTHBOY
NAT DUNN
CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN
ELIZA HULL
My band Texture Like Sun has supported these notable acts:
ED SHEERAN
LOCAL NATIVES
BETTY LAVETTE
BAHAMAS
ALLEN STONE
Co wrote-performed track "Hardest to be" for PHANTOM LIBERTY CYBERPUNK 77.
I've had tracks played on TV shows
FOX's "Pitch",
SYFY's "The Magicians"
Films
PAWNO
Measure for Measure
I've also Toplined and performed vocals for Commercials
RENAULT
TOYOTA
AUTOBARN
TYREPOWER
CALLAWAY GOLF KOREA
REVIEW snippet -
“The vocals are heartbreaking in the best way and bare more than a passing resemblance to the late, great Jeff Buckley. Texture Like Sun manages to make their blues-tinged folk sound creep into every corner of the room and consume the audience from the inside out… Nothing about Texture Like Sun comes close to ordinary and their set is near perfection….” – Tone Deaf
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Languages
- English
81 Reviews - 22 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedI loved working with Texture! He was meticulous, talented and took my feedback like a pro. He kept working and brought his A game. I love how the song has turned out.
check_circleVerifiedincredible artist and always glad to do re-takes!
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Mark’s voice is simply incredible. I have tracked rock and folk with Mark and he nailed both!
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Third gig with Mark. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you Mark.
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Great guy with an even nicer voice. I really enjoyed working with Mark, who made everything chill, even as we worked to get the exact sound I was going for. I recommend him
check_circleVerifiedMark was professional and accommodating to all my requests and updates to get his vocal aligned with my vision of the track. Great response times and communication, will definitely work with him again.
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Mark was awesome. He’s incredibly professional, responds and works quickly and is very open to feedback/edits. More importantly, his voice and songwriting is top-tier and it fit my track beautifully. Would absolutely work with him again.
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Mark was precise, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. His voice (amazing) provided great warmth to my song. Highly recommend!
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Mark is absolutely incredible! His amazing voice brought our folk song to life, and I can already envision him rocking out future songs with his vocal talent. He quickly grasped our Mark was incredible. He has an amazing voice. Even though we used him for a folk song, which he delivered beautifully, I could tell he would be an amazing vocalist for future rock songs. It didn't take Mark long to understand our vision and to be on the same page with us. I highly recommend Mark for your projects!
check_circleVerifiedMark was fantastic to work with! Communication was great and he genuinely wanted to make sure I was happy with each part every step of the way.
check_circleVerifiedMark was super cool and easy to work with , I sent him a quirky dance song and he did fantastic work on it !! Really great voice , great communication
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Mark is fantastic, my occasional band mate. He’s a master at what he does. Communicative. Easy going. Angelic voice. Will make sure you’re always satisfied
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A major talent, professional and easy to work with...
Highly recommended !!!!!
Did a great job to care for my song
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Great singer, and very easy to work with!
check_circleVerifiedGreat singer with a professional work ethic and deep understanding. Warmly recommended!
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This guy is an amazing singer and such a professional. I would love to work with him again.
check_circleVerifiedEasy to work with, responsive, and has a nice voice!
check_circleVerifiedAs always, great voice, great performance, great guy!
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Great to work with !
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Mark was so reliable, absolutely fantastic!! Phenomenal singer, with very good pitch and tune - knew exactly what kind of tone I wanted it in and delivered on time despite the ridiculously short turnaround. Didn't even need to explain much - Mark just understood what it is that I wanted and delivered!!!! Would definitely work with again!
Interview with Texture Like Sun
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Mostly Soul/Rock/Folk vocals for clients and my own original material.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I dont sound the same as all the others. There seems to be a particular vocal style nowadays thats quite common to hear. I dont do that. Listen to the track I have on here (or venture out to the web to look up other tracks I have) to get a good idea.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Pop, Folk, Soul.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Strong and emotive hooks
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Opiuo Track - Jelly. I wrote and performed the topline. Was a big track that required big vocals.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Daniel G. Flowers project
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital and analog. Depending on the project.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Quick turnaround. Quality work As many redos as needed.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Working and earning in my chosen field is rewarding.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can I do a free collab? Answer - No.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's easy.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you have a deadline. What are your expectations?
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Nylon string guitar Clarinet Ukulele Steinway Grand Piano Double Bass
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been toplining and Performing for over 16 years. I've had multiple tracks (co writes and my own material) reach ITunes charts and exceed 1 million streams on Spotify.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Im a vocalist with a big range. I sing mostly in a blues tinged, soul folk vocal style.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Opiuo (already have).
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Emotion. I have a unique voice packed with heart.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I listen to the track many times. I then sketch out a basic format. Starting with melodies and then moving through to lyrics that are informed by the melodies.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Dedicated studio space. I use a Rode K2 mic.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Inspired by soul, folk, rock music. Anything with a heart. Otis Redding, Jeff Buckley.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mostly I write and record lyrics/melodies for artists.
- Bottle
- Jelly
- Honey
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $250 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $250 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $150 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $250 per song
I allow as many revisions necessary to complete a job to the satisfaction of the client. I'm quick with good results and can usually turn a track around in between 1-5 days.
- Jeff Buckley
- Ray Charles
- Harry Styles
- Mic: RODE K2
