Inteview with Mark and the Tiger
Welcome Mark! Happy we can chat today. Tell us how you
are doing? What has this time of social distancing been like for you? Has it
given you more time to focus on music or do you find it more difficult?
Hi! Thank you so much for talking to me. I’m actually almost
embarrassed to say that I’ve really been enjoying my time in isolation.
Granted, I have the perfect situation for it: My husband is still working a
bit, we don’t have kids, and I work part-time with horses so I have something
that forces me to get out of the house and be outside in a way that is still
separated from people. It’s been such a great time to work on my music and dive
into all the projects that I’ve been making excuses to put off.
We would love to hear more about you and what your musical
journey has been like.
It’s been interesting that’s for sure I still feel like I’m
at the beginning of this journey. Thus far, it’s been an adventure in getting
over my own ego! For a while I was writing songs that I thought people wanted
to hear, songs that would sell. But they never felt authentic. I never really
loved those songs. I’ve finally gotten to a place where I’m writing songs and
performing for myself more than anyone else and it has made my art so much
better!
Have you written any new music this year – any plans to
release anything?
I’m definitely releasing new music! I’ll actually be putting
out a new single sometime towards the end of the month. And then my Debut EP
will be out by the beginning of June! I can’t wait for them both. And in the
meantime I’m trying too use this time to write as much as I can.
What music are you listening to the most right now? Any
particular artist?
I’m loving Harry Styles’ new album! It really speaks to an
esthetic and sound that I want to explore! And then I always go back to my old
standards: Florence and the Machine, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac. And I’ve been
on a really nostalgia kick too. Yesterday I was listening to the Spice Girls
when I drove out to the barn to check on the horses.
Tell us your favorite quarantine snack?
I’m trying to perfect my croissant making skills! So far I’m
on batch 2 and they’re getting better each time. Maybe batch 3 will be the
winner!
Anything else you would like to share with our readers?
I just started a podcast to help the quarantine days go by
faster! It’s called “Adventure Attitude” and it’s a series of interviews
with people to talk about the experiences that have shaped and changed their
lives. Essentially, it’s a celebration of adventures in all shapers and sizes!
You can find it on Apple Podcasts or else follow this link:
https://feed.podbean.com/adventureattitude/feed.xml
You can also check out my website: Markandthetiger.com for
all new information on my upcoming music and events!
Press Inquiries: [email protected]
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