“I’m inspired by the tradition and history of country music. I think the mainstream has gotten way too far away from its roots. The traditional style affords a lot more room for interpretation and presentation of different vibes. The new stuff all sounds like superhero movie s***, or the same thing over and over again. Country used to be able to hit hard topics, funny topics, whatever you like. I don’t want it to die like this, so I just keep trying to fight the good fight writing more like I remember it.” –Mark, from an interview with The Sound Won’t Stop