'Thumka' Gets First Play On BBC Introducing North East!

A brand new MARKX track "Thumka" (translated as fight) has been played for the first time on BBC Introducing North East.

The eastern inspired track was written in September 2016 at a songwriting retreat in Andalusia, Spain and is a co-write with the artist Sanila and another writer named Andy Mcneil.

Sanila said via her Facebook page:

"A big thank you to Nick Roberts for playing "THUMKA"on BBC Introducing NE. It was my privilege to co-write this song with my wonderful songwriter friends Andy McNeil & Ian Markx".

MARKX added:

"This was something completely new to me and writing an Eastern inspired track was way out of my comfort zone! However Sanila's cultural influences and unique life story made for a very fun and enjoyable day of writing!"

Sanila with BBC Introducing North East Host Nick Roberts

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EP Recordings Complete

Work is now complete on 12 brand new MARKX songs!

The tracks form a collection of 4 EPs that will be released over the next 6 months. The self-penned collection has been co-written and produced by Michael Clarke (Martine McCutcheon The Sad Professors/ David Brent Band) featuring contributions from the following songwriters:

Carolyn Stringer, Abi Murray, Nicki Kelly, Michael Clarke, Beth Keeping, Charlie Turner, Hattie Murdoch, Matt Johnson, Simon Dorey, Michael Clarke, Sarah Mclellan and Bryony Dunn

About the project MARKX says:

"The last two and half years have been an adventure! I wanted to really be able to stand on my own two feet and know what I'm about as an artist.

My sound has evolved throughout the writing and recording process. Life has got in the way a few times but I couldn't be more proud of this project and feel there's a lot more to come!

The first EP 'Water' will be released in October 2018 through MARKX Music.

EP Recordings Complete

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New Look Website

To celebrate the new direction of MARKX.CO, the website has undergone a transformation - we hope you like it!

In the coming months a number of new features will be added to the site including the following:

- An online store full of eco friendly travel products (coming November 2018)

- A new look blogging and news platform (now live)

- More video content including music videos, an introduction video about the upcoming online shop

Please bear with us whilst all the cool new stuff is tested!

New look website now live

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