The Hitmaker (aka Nicholas Markos), has been called “a hipper underground version of David Gray” by Chicago Sun-Times and "almost bewilderingly eclectic" by Greg Kot of NPR's Sound Opinions. Writing the score for several independent films and doing remixes with Styx, Journey, and REO Speedwagon as The Hitmaker; he's a subtle wizard of Pop music. Nicolas is a slave to no genre performing as an opening act for Bob Dylan, Melissa Etheridge, and the Violent Femmes while writing for artists like Taylor Mills of the Brian Wilson's band.
From Pop-Rock to Ambient and Electronic music, The Hitmaker (aka Nicholas Markos) deftly shapes musical colors to suit his songs. Operating in a variety of genres (under a various of pseudonyms), Markos consistently delivers music with real soul and emotion. His live-performance credits include opening sets for Bob Dylan, Melissa Etheridge, The Violent Femmes, Todd Rundgren, Roger McGuinn, Squeeze, and many others. His recorded works are brought to life with guest appearances by some friends: Todd Sucherman (Brian Wilson, Styx), Mike Zelenko (Material Issue), Howie Kantoff (Poster Children), Eddie Carlson (Poi Dog Pondering), and Mark Schwarz (David Singer & the Sweet Science).
In addition to producing and performing with other artists, while making music for numerous TV and radio commercials, Markos has composed music and provided songs for several independent films, including the documentaries Trashed (Oxi Productions) and Vincent: A Life in Color (Zweeble Films).
Bittersweet song about romantic regret over a pulsing synthpop bed, with soaring guitar. Great for romantic drama or any piece that needs an uplifting guitar coda. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
U2-style guitar-driven groove conveying determination and hope, great for film or commercials that want to lift a scene without making it too busy or fast. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Pretty, slow-pulsing epic synthpop track in the vein of Peter Gabriel, the Blue Nile, and Ultravox, perfect for romantic drama, a contemplative scene, or a commercial with a big cinematic feel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Dream Pop
Suspenseful, driving piece with strummed electric guitar and building, intense tribal drums, great for a dramatic or action sequence, or a commercial that needs a darker undertone. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Dream Pop
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