Mark Moldre: Vocals, Guitars
Professor Adam Lang: Lap Steel, Banjo, Suitcase Drums, Guitar and experimentor
Reuben Wills: Bass
Sophie Hutchings: Piano
Scott Hutchings: Drums
Influences
Alfred Hitchcock and Fellini, David Lynch and Woody Allen, Dylan, Bukowski, TS Elliot, Whitman, Keats and Kerouac, Amelie and Tintin, black coffee and green tea.
Sounds Like
Old typewriters and gramophones, glistening dark city streets, emerald green neon and lamplights, lost scruffy dogs, sepia 1970 snapshots, fawn corduroy, opportunity shops, dusty discoveries in attics, winding country roads and windswept skies, the carnival on tuesday nights, chocolate brown valiants blowing black smoke, the buzzing of bees, a junk trolley with a wonky wheel, a battlescarred fridge with a broken seal, a rusty tin sign with one screw, the turning pages of old books
From The Press:
"I wish I had Mark Moldre’s gift for melodies. He’s got this pop thing completely sussed, and in a more equal world that would put him at the top of a heap that starts with Lennon/McCartney (and Harrison, let’s not diminish the intelligence of his work either) and takes you through Brian Wilson to Elvis Costello and Difford/Tilbrook...." Drum Media
"Mark Moldre, who, aside from playing "guitarsaplenty" also has a go at everything from Theremin to Mellotron, autoharp and thumb-tack piano, making him either a show off or a genius, maybe both" Australian Guitar
"Mark Moldre has the perfect rich honey pop voice, writes hook laden intelligent, sophisticated, creamy pop songs that shine with quality and depth and is a top notch guitarist to boot" Bucketfull Of Brains
Well, I was going to type out a whole lot of info about me in the 3rd person, you know, make it sound as though someone other than me was writing this....a professional.....but I decided against that. So.....
Dear Friends
My name is Mark Moldre and for the past few years I have been the
singer/songwriter/founder of a band called Hitchcock's Regret. We've released three albums and have been featured on Rage, FBi and JJJ. We've had airplay and releases in the UK, Europe and the US.
Lately though I have felt that my musical compass has shifted somewhat,
and it's no longer pointing North by Northwest (a little Hitchcock
humour). I can feel a southerly change coming on.
So, I have started tracking a solo album, an album full of songs ranging from lyrically personal and honest songs, filled with nostalgia - to hallucinatory rants about the troubled mind of Phil Spector. The album was crafted with my good friends, musician/producer Michael Carpenter at Love Hz Studios and drummer/producer for The Church, Tim Powles at Spacejunk.
It features a couple of special guests and some old friends too,
namely Jamie Hutchings (Bluebottle Kiss), Tim Powles (The Church)
and Sophie Hutchings (Bluebottle Kiss, Holly Throsby), as well as a core
line up of Professor Adam Lang, bassist Reuben Wills and drummer Scott
Hutchings. I've already taken the songs out for a spin supporting the likes of Tex Perkins, The Church, Steve Kilbey and Jamie Hutchings.
I'm calling this music sonic folk....or can I say cinematic folk? Funny thing is albums never turn out exactly the way you imagine them in your head. Here's hoping you enjoy the songs as much as I enjoyed making 'em.
Thanks for stopping by
Mark Moldre
xx
PS Management: Arlene Brookes at abrookes@mac.com
For bookings please contact Monique Hartman at moniquehartman@yahoo.com.au
PPS All my Hitchcock's Regret and Supahip back catalogue (on Laughing Outlaw, Spacejunk and Big Radio Records) can be purchased
Right Here
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Hey Mark, thanks for the add and it was nice to meet you at the Wilco gig. MC recently gave me a copy of "The Supahip" cd and it is FANTASTIC!!! It's been spinning non-stop recently for me and to whomever will listen.
Hey> You're certainly not alone in The Waiting Room. We're all waiting..that day is panting on but it won't be late. Lovely husky vocals and soundscapes. Looking forward to your album. Clare.
hey there...i'm a singer songwriter guitarist from melbourne...songs from my new cd 'in the breeze' and photo videos are up and ready to listen to and look at...let me know what you think!
Hey Mark, thanks for the comment about the new songs. From what Vi says, I think I'm gonna love you're solo album when it comes out! Looking forward to it.
I had my first really good night's sleep in a week last night - I feel like a new woman! 'though I'd really rather have a new man. Know any? ;o) Thanks for your concern, Petal, and keep enjoying Tom. x
