Australian Singer-Songwriter and indie rocker Mark Howard‘s new single, The Light Behind Us, is here. It is a rallying cry for those yearning to escape life’s tangled web and chase a simpler, more carefree existence. With his signature blend of indie rock, Mark weaves a narrative of hope and rebellion, his melodies crashing against the cliffs like relentless waves, raw and unrestrained.
Deep Dive
“The Light Behind Us” is an alternative rock track from his upcoming album, ‘Deep Dark Blue’. TLBU was mixed by Dave Prideaux and mastered by Andy Stewart at The Mill. The track delves deeply into the desire for radical change and the yearning to escape life’s complexities and to pursue a more carefree existence. More power is displayed in this new number, with Mark’s signature sound comparable to The Cure, PJ Harvey, and a chorus as anthemic as any offering from The Killers…
The story behind the creation of “The Light Behind Us” is almost as intriguing as the song. Mark says, “I sat down with my guitar and a bird came tapping at my window. I wrote down the first lyric and
got to work. Once I had the blueprint I took it to the studio, and tried a few different keys and tempos until I found a place where the song came to life”.
Know the Artiste
Having played in 45 countries and sharing the musical stories globally, Mark Howard’s music can often be defined as “Coastal Rock kissed by the sun with the promise of a storm”, drawing from his own personal experiences of grief, struggle, and pure joy. His last single, “Scarlette” made number 8 on the AMRAP charts.
If you love #IndieRock, Mark Howard should be on your listening list!
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