ToneMark Sounds

09/19/2025

ToneMark Sounds is proud to let you know that the debut from Hired Fun is ready to stream and buy now. They did an amazing job! See below for a link to their HearNow page with all the available links.

09/03/2025

The next ToneMark Sounds album is the self-titled debut from Hired Fun. Years in the making, Tony and I are proud to be involved with this amazing Carson City crossover thrash band. Release date is Friday, September 19, available on Bandcamp and streaming sites. Watch for it! 

01/09/2025

The new record from the scattering (all lowercase because they are nerds) is out next Friday, and I’m here to tell you that “Now We All Burn” is everything I was expecting and plenty more besides. It’s a very in-your-face production with churning guitars to the fore, totally in line with their wild-ass live shows. But, it doesn’t detract from the band’s deft use of changing rhythmic styles that mix and match all sorts of punk and metal influences.

It’s a mega-intense, mostly lightning-fast record, but there are plenty of surprises with how they employ the slower passages - it’s done cliche-free and that was really refreshing in a growing sea of breakdown-by-numbers hardcore these days. It all speaks to how the scattering are in their own lane, as they do a now rare thing of respecting past gains but also sounding up-to-date with what fans of that style want these days. And, the scattering does this with its own personality and distinctive message intact. Go get it next week! It’s on Bandcamp and will be streaming and for purchase at all the usual places.

06/05/2024

It’s been a while in the making, and now ToneMark Sounds proudly presents the new EP from Heterophobia, ‘Grooms.’ Tony and I are chuffed that our Reno pals have unleashed this remarkable record for y’all. It’ll be on Bandcamp soon, but for now see below for where you can hear it.

01/01/2024

Yep, here we are in ‘24. Last year had mega-peaks and mondo valleys, so I’m personally working on ‘more stability’ as a mantra or manifestation this year. It’s great to see and hear from y’all often, so take care, kick b***y and live for now. 👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

12/11/2023

Check out this interview of Kanawha via the Doomed Nation page.

Let's start this gloomy Monday with an interview with alternative/grunge/doom/noise-rock band Kanawha from Reno, Nevada

12/09/2023

I’m gonna post more soon on the show last night, but I’m very happy that my friend John W captured this moment with me and Tony onstage. We’ve been doing goofy and exhilarating rock’n’roll stuff for many years, and last night we really got to celebrate that with our close friends. Unforgettable!

11/15/2023

Tony and I are on this week’s Worst Little Podcast, talking about the great music that he and I are putting out on our label, ToneMark Sounds. Give it a listen! Direct link in the comments.

11/06/2023

On the new Kanawha album, Broken Branches, we close with a tribute to the great Charles Bradley. His birthday was just this Sunday, and we believe he was one of the best soul singers to ever step on stage.

10/23/2023

Now it can be known - Kanawha’s official release show is Friday Dec. 8. It’s more than just a vinyl release, though - it’s at this new venue for us and will feature three other ToneMark artists. Mark your calendars! 😁👍🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 .reno

10/07/2023

Today! Kanawha is back to it with this wonderful show that provides a truly special experience for bands and audiences alike. Whole thing starts at 1 pm at the Brewing Lair in Blairsden. 🦉🌲