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Nicholas Markos has been called “a hipper underground version of David Gray” by Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times, and Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune calls him “bewilderingly eclectic” and “one of Chicago’s most promising performers.” From pop-rock to ambient and electronic music, Markos deftly shapes the musical colors to suit his songs.
Operating in a variety of genres (under a variety of pseudonyms), Markos consistently delivers music with real soul and emotion. His live-performance credits include opening sets for Bob Dylan, Melissa Etheridge, The Violent Femmes, Todd Rundgren, Roger McGuinn, Squeeze, and many others. His recorded works are brought to life with guest appearances by a number of friends: Todd Sucherman (Brian Wilson, Styx), Mike Zelenko (Material Issue), Howie Kantoff (Poster Children), Eddie Carlson (Poi Dog Pondering), Mark Schwarz (David Singer & the Sweet Science), and others.
In addition to producing and performing with other artists, Markos has composed music and provided songs for several independent films, including the 2007 documentary Trashed (Oxi Productions), the forthcoming documentary Vincent: A Life in Color (Zweeble Films), the features Idea Men (Ware Films) and Wrecking Ball (E2 Films), and National Lampoon’s Not So Silent Pictures. His melodic sense and his sensitivity to the emotion of a piece help scenes resonate perfectly.
Discography
Trashed, 2007
Don’t Stop Believin’ (featuring Deen Castronovo), 2006, The Hitmaker
Break Through Overground, 2006, bee
The Theme From Hot Doug’s, 2005, bee
Nice Hits v2.0, 2005, The Hitmaker
National Lampoon’s Not So Silent Pictures, 2004
Nice Hits, 2004, The Hitmaker
Wrecking Ball, 2002
Let There Be Hits (First Edition), 2002, The Hitmaker
Holiday Pop, 2001, Nicholas Markos
The Usual Tactics, 2000, Nicholas Markos
Epiphany, 1999, Jordan
Idea Men, 1999
“Lotta Love to Give” on The Unbreakable Chain (The Music of Daniel Lanois), 1999, Jordan
Scott Burrell (He’s My Guy), 1998, Nicholas Markos
Piñata Mondatta, 1996, Nicholas Markos
True Crime Motel, 1995, Cath Carroll
My Cold Heart, 1994, Cath Carroll
Whatever, 1993, Nicholas Markos
Live at the Vic, 1992, Nicholas Markos
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