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
95 Reviews - 26 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedMark was great to work with on this one. I previously tried 3 other vocalists on this song, but Mark was the first one I felt fit the song. This was the second time I've worked with him and look forward to the next one.
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Great experience working with Texture Like Sun. Beautiful, professionally recorded vocals were delivered fast and he was happy to assist with changes where required. I highly recommend you to work with him!
check_circleVerifiedGreat vocalist and easy to work with!
check_circleVerifiedMark is a great vocalist, a great person and a true professional!
check_circleVerifiedHe is the best vocalist of all time. I am very grateful to him. He has a very emotional and sweet vocal. His lyrics writing skills are also top-notch.
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Mark is always a pleasure. He is kind, helpful, and very attentive to the client's requests. Highly professional and vocally impeccable. Even when asked to step outside his artistic comfort zone, he gives his best until the desired result is achieved.
Thank you, Mark!
check_circleVerifiedFantastic to work with, Mark. Very professional and efficient. And of course, what a lovely, unique voice! Went above and beyond and would highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedMark is fantastic to work with. He's very professional, very patient and like all of us song writers, he's also interested in the song coming out the best is possibly can. Highly Recommended!
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Mark delivered a top notch result and was great to work with! I will definitely work with him again in the future.
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Versatile singer with an excellent voice. Really went the distance in making sure the take was good and I was satisfied.
check_circleVerifiedFantastic voice, very talented, super fast and easy to work with. I'll definitely come back for more :)
check_circleVerifiedMark is a one-of-a-kind mega talent! Unique, friendly, and incredibly fast with his turnaround time. He delivered a flawless 5/5 performance—no question! Highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedMark is a pleasure to work with! Gorgeous voice, compelling vocal stylization, quick turnaround, easy going demeanor. Highly recommended!
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Consistent, easy to work with, amazing voice!
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.
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incredible 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.
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 - $200 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $125 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $125 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.
- Robert Plant
- Jeff Buckley
- Ray Charles
- Mic: RODE K2
