Marky Wildtype is an Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter, musician and producer, who’s long been a creative figure in the music scene, both as a solo artist and as a member of the hard rock/alternative folk outfit The Jig Show. With a knack for crafting meaningful lyrics and alluring melodies, Marky’s musical journey has been defined by his honest storytelling and DIY ethos.
In 2020, Marky unveiled his solo sonic endeavour with his debut album Bruising Words and Bitter Pills, showcasing his talent and reflective songwriting. Since then, he’s continued to impress with a series of singles, all while working on his upcoming sophomore record, If Destroyed Still True.
Returning last month with his first new music in over three years, he shared the single “Tell Me Again” and presented the first window into his forthcoming LP. Now he brings us the second single lifted from the album with the brand new track titled “The Hole.”
Inspired in part by Sarah Polley’s film Take This Waltz, the song thematically glances at the struggles to find meaning in the face of mortality. With its poignant lyrics and catchy writing, “The Hole” takes listeners on a journey of self-reflection via the artist’s trademark indie rock style. Opening with delicate instrumental tones, setting a subtle rhythmic bounce and playful aesthetic, Marky’s voice gently glides above as the arrangement builds into a grooving indie rock jam.
Splashing drums, pulsing bass guitar and the light twang of guitars underpin his expressive vocals as he spins catchy melodies. Above the marching shuffle of the beat and smooth ebb and flow between verse and chorus, the song rises to an instantly memorable and anthemic indie sound.
Peppered with bright staccato piano notes and intricately slicing lead guitar tones capped by silky melodic toplines, “The Hole” delivers an epic sonic journey from start to finish. Providing the latest taste of Marky Wildtype’s upcoming full-length record, the artist continues to share a compelling and original sound that’s sure to see him win over more and more fans across the UK and beyond.
Listen to The Hole below
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