Details of
From the Start
by Marcus Trummer
Liner Notes:
Producer: Ross Hayes Citrullo, Renan Yildizdogan
Recorder At: RHC Music
Mastered By: Connor Salmoral
About the Album
“Marcus Trummer is most certainly someone to take notice of. He has that something extra in spades in fact.”
- Sara Kuefler, Local Drop Magazine
“If Let You Down is any indication of what’s to come, Marcus Trummer is a fascinating artist to keep on your radar as he prepares to share more singles in the coming months.”
-Bluestownmusic.nl
Canadian blues, soul, and rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Marcus Trummer is excited to announce the release of his highly anticipated studio album “From The Start.” The second single from the upcoming record titled “Waiting For Change” will be out on all DSPs this August 23rd.
“I wrote this song after feeling powerless to change things going on in society and in politics that I felt weren’t right. It’s a message of empowerment that serves as a reminder to myself and others that you don’t have to be complacent with the direction culture is going in. Life is too short to waste time being afraid to stand up for what we believe in.”
Produced and mixed by Ross Hayes Citrullo and Renan Yildizdogan (Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Bywater Call, The Commoners), "From the Start" features Silas Trummer on drums and Stacey Showsowitz on bass. The album includes contributions from two members of The Commoners, who made a significant impact in the UK and Europe this year: Miles Evans-Branagh on keys and piano, and Adam Cannon on drums. Additionally, the album features 2-time Juno nominee, Canadian soul sensation Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar's horn section, with Tom Moffett on trumpet and Andrew Moljgun on saxophone. The soulful background vocals are provided by Gypsy Soul recording artist Nicky Lawrence.
“From The Start” is Marcus Trummer’s debut record. A young blood with an old soul, Marcus Trummer marries modern sensibilities with tradition in his distinctive style that encompasses blues, soul, and rock. Dubbed “a precocious guitarist whose vocals possess a wise-beyond-his-years weariness” by the Calgary Herald, the Calgary-born artist is already earning critical acclaim and recognition.
In September 2019, Trummer was the recipient of the “Prophets of Music Emerging Artist Award” at Calgary’s YYC Music Awards. In 2022, he won “Blues Recording of the Year” at Calgary’s YYC Music Awards.
In 2022, Trummer snagged a nomination for “New Artist of the Year” at the Maple Blues Awards in
Toronto. The following year, he travelled to Colorado to perform as a finalist in the 2023 Telluride Blues
Challenge, which he would go on to win.
Marcus Trummer’s music draws inspiration from the timeless sounds of the 60s and 70s. With his warm and emotive vocals, Trummer pays respect to classic soul singers like Bill Withers and Al Green. His expressive guitar work channels the impassioned approach of players like B.B. King and Jimi Hendrix. Packed with raw emotion and honesty, Trummer’s songwriting is not to be overlooked. His thoughtful lyrics examine universal subjects of love and coming of age, unpacking experiences that resonate with all listeners.