Mark Perkins

Merk Debuts 'But She Loves You' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 5, 2021

Infinite Youth is a record that thrives on a certain simplicity of rhythm, melody, and lyric, and is compelled by contrast: pop songs influenced by art music, an album about adulthood that reflects heavily on what it is to be young, and a sonic world that is both expansive and deeply intimate.

Merk Announces Debut Global Album 'Infinite Youth'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 24, 2021

Merk is the musical moniker of Auckland, New Zealand artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mark Perkins who began his career as a touring member of Tom Lark and Fazerdaze. Merk’s recent singles “H.N.Y.B” and “GOD”  have already earned critical acclaim spanning SPIN Magazine and BBC Radio 6.

Merk Unveils Utopian Indie-Pop 'GOD' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 27, 2021

Merk is the musical moniker of Auckland, New Zealand artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mark Perkins who began his career as a touring member of Tom Lark and Fazerdaze before releasing his debut album Swordfish in 2017.

Fazerdaze Shares 'Bedroom Talks' Video via Gorilla vs. Bear
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2017

New Zealand-based songwriter and producer Fazerdaze, a.k.a. Amelia Murray, released her debut album earlier this year entitled Morningside, and today she shares a charming DIY music video for 'Bedroom Talks.' Filmed on an iPhone during a recent trip to New York City, and edited by Murray herself, 'Bedroom Talks' is premiering now via Gorilla vs. Bear

Recording Academy & Grammy Foundation Announce Music Educator Award Finalists
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2015

A total of 213 music teachers from 194 cities across 42 states have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation®.