Today’s offering comes courtesy of its inclusion on the Indietracks Compilation 2013.
mp3: Making Marks – Ticket Machine
Making Marks formed in Oslo, Norway in 2012 and over the course of what was a short career would release two singles and an album for the London-based Fika Recordings and one single for a local label, Snertingdal Records. The four band members were Ola Innset (guitar and vocals), Nina Bø (vocals and keyboards), Marie Sneve (bass) and Jørgen Nordby (drums).
Ticket Machine was the debut single, appearing in October 2012. It was also included on their sole album A Thousand Half-Truths, which came out in March 2014 and proved to be their last-ever release.
The verdict from Villain Towers? The opening notes are an absolute delight, as they are very reminiscent of the much-loved Cats on Fire. The vocals, which come in just before the 30-second mark, wouldn’t be out of place at a lively American hoe down. In essence, it’s a mix of indie and country, and it works really well.
JC
PS :
I want to take the opportunity to say thank you to everyone who left such kind words alongside last Friday’s posting about my late friend, Kenno.
It turned out, as expected, to be the most perfect of memorial services. An enormous turnout, with wonderful contributions from friends, work colleagues and family members. Lots of smiles and laughs, but the tears flowed too…..especially when the songs chosen by Kenno and the family were played. I particularly welled up when some lines from Town Called Malice were included within the tribute delivered by the celebrant.
Stop apologising for the things you’ve never done. Time is short and life is cruel.
Indeed.
THE NEW VINYL VILLAIN 