My Mourning Belle
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"Allen is set to unleash his innovatively moody, melodic pop rock."
"Since his debut under the name My Mourning Belle in the spring of 2007, Allen has been on a mission to leave an impression on Milwaukee concert-goers." - MKE Magazine
"A Place You Hope to Find" blends Allen's signature singer/songwriter style with anthem style rock. - OnMilwaukee.com
"Allen's ardent live performance will find you instantly love struck and yearning for more."
"My Mourning Belle's lyrics touch on all of the typical topics of life, death, love and relationships... such relatable, aching themes continue to captivate local audiences." - Play in the City
"Music always was and is obviously still a big part of his life... and he's gotten rather good at it."
- Scooney Island
"A Place You Hope to Find" is listed in the weekly "High Five" on JSITop21.com - Issue #340 (The John Shelton Ivany Top 21 is distributed to over 200 national newspapers). - JSITop21.com
"A Place You Hope to Find" is personal, intimate and strong... a moving collection of songs.
"Lyrically, Allen is reflective and honest... it's easy to see why he references the likes of Ryan Adams and Pete Yorn as influences." - OnMilwaukee.com
Spotlight Artist of the Month - June 2008 - WisconsinMusician.com
Discography
Currently writing and recording the full length album Never Let Go; due to be released in 2012.
2010
Never Let Go (Promo CD)
2008
A Place You Hope to Find (debut EP)
2007
Start Again (single)
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Bio
My Mourning Belle is the vision of Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter Mark Allen...
As is evident on the debut EP, "A Place You Hope to Find," the music of My Mourning Belle blends the lyrical and melodic sensibilities of a classic singer-songwriter with the passion and exuberance of anthemic rock. The result is a sound that is both uplifting and melancholic with themes that are at once cynical and romantic. Whether with the anthemic chorus of "Start Again," the haunted soul rock of "Lorelei," the reflective melancholy of "Shedding Skin," or the mournful cries of "When You're Gone," Allen fuses our sadness, hopes, and fears into melodies that we can sing along to.
With more than a decade of singing, writing, and performing behind him, Allen is a veteran of the Milwaukee music scene. As the singer of his previous band, the moody alt-pop rockers, G:Fuzz, he recorded three EPs, one of which was released on the Chicago-based independent label, Foray Two Music. With G:Fuzz, Allen performed all over the Midwest, including such venues as the Double Door in Chicago, the Annex in Madison, the Rave and Shank Hall in Milwaukee, and the world's largest music festival, Summerfest.
Allen debuted as My Mourning Belle on Good Friday 2007 with an acoustic set in front of a SOLD OUT crowd at Linneman's Riverwest Inn. Upon the 2008 release of “A Place You Hope To Find,” Allen toured extensively, with shows ranging from the Midwest to the West Coast. He has since distinguished himself as an artist to watch, captivating audiences with his emotive voice and ardent live performances.
My Mourning Belle is currently at work on a new album with producer and multi-instrumentalist, Aaron Moore. The album will be released in 2011.
2010 Highlights and Overview
****Independently booked, promoted and completed a fall your of the Midwest.
2009 Highlights and Overview
***Interviewed on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee.
***"A Place You Hope to Find" is listed in the weekly "High Five" on JSITop21.com - Issue #340 (The John Shelton Ivany Top 21 is distributed to over 200 national newspapers).
***Locally ranked #1 Alternative Music Artist on the ReverbNation charts.
2008 Highlights and Overview
***Independently booked, promoted and completed an extensive fall tour including both west coast and regional dates.
***Two appearances on the FM 102.1 Kramp & Adler Morning Show.
***Digital distribution of "A Place You Hope to Find" through iTunes and all other major digital retailers.
***June release of the debut EP, "A Place You Hope To Find."
***Teamed up with the premium denim line, Rich & Skinny Jeans, for a sponsorship opportunity.
***Selected as the June 2008 WisconsinMusician.com Spotlight Artist of the Month.
***Featured in articles for OnMilwaukee.com and MKE.
***Performed at a benefit show for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation.
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