Mark Shepherd is a Cambridge-based singer/songwriter who has gained recognition for his unique blend of dark folk coupled with thought-provoking lyrics and his distinctive baritone vocals. On his brand new single ‘Don’t Stop Walking’, Shepherd weaves Americana elements into his soundscape with a twangy, country-esque acoustic guitar. Adopting a less-is-more approach sonically allows for Mark’s strong and passionate voice to take front and centre, and he doesn’t disappoint for a second! It’s intimate, rich, and deeply engrossing.
Inspired by childhood memories and more recent news stories, ‘Don’t Stop Walking’ is a tune about feeling frightened when walking home at night. It’s a potent piece of music that has an almost universal relatability to it.
Growing up on a steady diet of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, and Jimi Hendrix, it’s the additions of performers like Miles Davis and acts like Kraftwerk and Devo that make Mark’s music so intriguing. This eclectic mix of influences has shaped Shepherd into the musician that he is today, and it’s given him a signature sound that will serve him well going forward. With two albums and a bunch of singles already to his name, it will be interesting to see what Mark offers up next!
Serious tune alert! Enjoy ‘Don’t Stop Walking’ on Spotify now:
