Backstory:
‘Odd Mark’ was formed in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington, in 2012. The four-piece band comprising of childhood friends – Ben Dover on vocals and rhythm guitar, Jimmy Sparks on lead guitar, Bobbie Jones on the bass, and Chris Rumble on drums. The band’s name comes from an inside joke – a vaguely peculiar birthmark that Jimmy has on his wrist, which became a symbol of their friendship and later, their shared musical journey. With a mutual love for music and a shared dream of making it big, ‘Odd Mark’ began their journey playing in local bars, eventually getting their big break when a talent scout discovered them at an open-microphone night.
Genre:
Alternative Rock
Title:
“Shadows in the Rain”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Look out the window, [D] it’s pouring again
[Em] Memories return like [C] shadows in the rain
[G] I see your face, [D] in every drop that falls
[Em] And your voice [C] echoes in the lonely halls
(Chorus)
[G] Shadows in the rain, [D] lost in the pain
[Em] Searching for you, [C] in every lane
[G] Under the thunder, [D] beneath the stars
[Em] I’d find you, [C] no matter how far
(Verse 2)
[G] The night is cold, [D] the road is long
[Em] Walking alone, [C] singing our song
[G] I feel you close, [D] yet you’re so far
[Em] In the sky, [C] you’re the brightest star
(Chorus)
[G] Shadows in the rain, [D] lost in the pain
[Em] Searching for you, [C] in every lane
[G] Under the thunder, [D] beneath the stars
[Em] I’d find you, [C] no matter how far
Favorite Fan:
Their favorite fan is a young guy named Danny Martinez. He became a fan after accidentally stumbling upon one of their early performances in a local bar. Danny claims that Odd Mark’s music helped him through some of the toughest times in his life. He says, “Their lyrics speak to me on a personal level. I feel like they understand what I’m going through. Whenever I feel down, I just listen to ‘Shadows in the Rain’, and it lifts me up. I connect with their music in a way I’ve never done with any other band. I’ve seen them perform live multiple times, and their energy and passion on stage is just amazing. ‘Odd Mark’ isn’t just my favorite band, they are a part of my life.”