The average listener is constantly searching for new music to fill their playlists. Although the internet has opened up a new wave of artists and genres, finding something truly unique can be a daunting task. In today's musical landscape, many artists are releasing music that is either similar to what has come before or sounds almost identical to other bands in their genre. This can make it difficult for listeners to find something fresh and new while hunting for the latest tunes. Marky Bergeron, known as MarkyB, is one such artist shaking up the pop punk, and alternative music genres, which have become increasingly stale with little to no variation in new releases from artists in recent years.
With so much competition and different artists rising, MarkyB believes the secret to longevity in the industry is not by talent alone. While talent plays an essential role in an artist's success, Marky thinks that much more is needed for an artist to thrive in this competitive space. Instead of longing hard to be the next Beyoncé or Ed Sheeran, Marky believes that remaining true to yourself and expressing your individuality will take you further. He's managed to create his own unique sound. MarkyB does not try to emulate the work of others, but instead creates something that is new yet familiar.
Growing up, MarkyB always knew he wanted to be in the music industry. He was exposed to multiple musical instruments as a child, including the piano, guitar, drums, and saxophone. Although instruments are not his strong point, they molded his mind and trained his ears to create music via lyrics, beats, and vocals. In a world where many artists depend on autotune to create a beat, this skill comes in handy and helps him stand out from the crowd. Despite all the exposure, it wasn't until the pandemic that MarkyB began his journey in the music industry earnestly.
His journey began in 2020 when the world shut down and went virtual. With the norm at a standstill, MarkyB found himself with a lot of free time to devote to his craft. He polished his skills and released his first musical project Hollywood Whore in 2021. Since then, in 2022, with his release of Broken Lies and Lipstick Stains, he has surpassed over 200K streams on all music streaming platforms with only three songs. Moreover, he achieved 54K views mere weeks after debuting his music video Broken Lies.
As a relatively successful newbie and independent artist with no significant backing, MarkyB has made his mark with catchy melodies and fast-paced rhythms that keep his listeners locked in. His upbeat tunes provide just what they're looking for: a break from the same old tunes they've listened to for years. By mixing different genres, the result is an upbeat vibe that makes you forget all your troubles for a while. This is precisely what MarkyB has always desired to do.
"I want people to use my music to express themselves and forget all their troubles," MarkyB shares. His current goal is to expand his domestic and international audience, impacting the world one song at a time. He also hopes to create and release another genre-bending track that will reach #1 on the Hot 100 charts.
