Hannah Marks Announces Debut Album, “Outsider, Outlier”
Bassist Hannah Marks has announced her debut album, Outsider, Outlier, which will be released on October 20th. The album combines her early alt-rock influences with her jazz training for a blend of sounds and genres.
“Throughout the process of writing this album, I embraced the grunge and experimental rock music I grew up loving but had always set aside in favor of my ‘serious’ jazz pursuits,” she shares. “I chose not to abandon my jazz background, instead gathering a group of accomplished improvisors to bring a free, daring spirit to the music.”
The album’s sound is partly distilled into its title track, which Marks has released with a music video. “The lyrics are haughty and disdainful, channeling my frustration with a friend group that was icing me out at the time,” Marks explains. “My status as an outsider and outlier work in conjunction, giving me fuel to distinguish myself from my peers that I no longer fit in with.”
As for the video’s theme, Marks wanted it to “feel as quirky and unhinged as the song does.”
Outsider, Outlier is available for pre-order via Bandcamp, iTunes, and Amazon MP3.
Alright Hannah! I’ve been following her since she was a student at Indiana University. Excited for this album; glad she’s getting coverage here. Look out for her – she’s going to keep getting bigger.