Mark Stoermer, bassist of the popular band The Killers, has just released his second solo album, entitled "Dark Arts". In his new job, the Texan, German and Australian family, was accompanied by Irishman David Hopkins, vocalist Bombay Heavy.
The writing process was a little confusing, because telecommuting with his friend. On the recording of this new album, Stoermer said that work remotely with David Hopkins made him rethink how to write music, "like a chess game away. He never knew what I was going to play, but when dealing with a song that mindset, you get to take it to its purest essence is a guitar, a voice and a letter. " He said.
Mark Stoermer is genius and composer of almost all the songs, being supported by Hopkins in some parts. The songs had time to have been written and composed, therefore, the recording process started with after finishing the promotional tour for "Battle Born", fourth album of the band The Killers, released in 2012 but nevertheless, they finished their world tour in 2014.
The first album was Mark Stoermer "Another Life" (2011), the album also featured bassist close collaboration of musicians, as was the case of David Hopkins. A preview of this solo album is the song "Your Stars Are Out?" Which has an official video clip, and "Spare The Ones That Weep".
Throughout the year, Stoermer be dedicated to promote his new album, which has been separated momentarily from all the live show of his band The Killers. Meanwhile, his position was occupied momentarily Jake Blanton.
Songs from the album "Dark Arts"
alchemical Formula
Drifting Caterpillar
Spare The Ones That Weep
Avarice / What's Coming
The Break In
Take My Time
Blood And Guts (The Anatomy Lesson)
Tow The Line
Your Stars Are Out?
Fingerspitzengefühl
What Was In-Between
Pretend Song
