Graig Markel

b. Greg Markel, USA. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Markel forges an impressive fusion of indie pop, lo-fi funk and neo-soul. Originating from Seattle, Washington, USA, Markel's music career got underway in 1993, with the release of an EP, Bloodcake, and a single, ‘Crash Pansy'. Instead of issuing further solo releases straight away, Markel (aka Graig L. Shock around this time) opted to join forces with his bass playing brother, Nicholas Markel, and formed the indie rock outfit New Sweet Breath. The band went on to issue several releases (including 1995's Supersound Speedway ...