Money Mark
By All Music Guide
By All Music Guide
Recorded at his home studio, Money Marks solo debut, Marks Keyboard Repair -- a loose, infectious collection of fuzzy organ noodlings performed on vintage equipment -- appeared in 1995 as a set of three 10 records issued on the Los Angeles-based label Love Kit. Although the small pressing sold out almost instantly, the first record in the series found its way to Britain and the offices of MoWax founder James Lavelle, who quickly flew to L.A. to meet with Nishita; a deal was struck and the instrumental Marks Keyboard Repair was reissued in late 1995. Marks next release was the more pop-oriented Push the Button in 1998, but he followed with another instrumental album, Change Is Coming, in 2001. Fast forward to 2007, when a shared association with none other than Jack Johnson -- via Beasties producer Mario Caldato, Jr. -- led the way to a contract with Johnsons Brushfire label and a new Money Mark pop album, Brand New by Tomorrow.
