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We talk with Mark about his new release and how he works to create his sound in the studio. We discuss how he approaches the craft of songwriting and how he creates music for TV and Film. We discuss the new realities in the music industry and how it has affected him as an artist and TV/Film composer. We also discuss the issues with the shutdown of the gig economy due to covid and what he are doing to stay connected to his fanbase.

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