1) Alternative/in… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name MAKER:
1) Alternative/indie Rock band from Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. (Engineer records)
2) Hip-Hop music producer from Chicago , Illinois, USA.
3) Retro rock band from UK.
4) Electronic music producer from Serbia
1) Taking equal parts urgency and angst, Maker has been weaving forceful and undeniably catchy songs for the better part of 5 years now. Their latest EP, simply entitled “Maker”, is a testament to their hard work and dedication as songwriters and musicians. The “Maker” EP is being released on November 13th through Engineer records in the UK/Europe, distributed in the U.S.A by Asbestos Records, and on vinyl via Black Numbers. This 5 song EP showcases the maturity they have been striving to hit ever since they started Maker in a Massachusetts basement some few years ago.
“Maker” is the follow up to last years critically acclaimed full length “Mirrors”, which was released on CD/Digital on 6131 records and on vinyl via Animal Style records, respectively. They recorded this new EP at Zing Studios in Westfield, MA with the help of producer/engineer Eric Arena (A Day To Remember, Farewell To Freeway, The Modern Day Saint) and Jim Fogarty (The Devil Wears Prada, All That Remains, Arrows Over Athens). They recently shot a video for their first single “Shadows” with director Rob Soucy (Make Do And Mend, Defeater, A Loss For Words) and just finished up a UK tour with platinum recording artist Hawthorne Heights. From November 16th-December 23rd they are heading out on a full US tour with Major League (No Sleep Records) and Turnover (Run For Cover Records).
Maker has been known for their relentless touring prowess and is poised to finally create their own niche of Indie infused pop-punk and become a staple in the music scene. With a slew of tours and releases under their belt and armed with a new EP, Maker looks to be sure that anyone and everyone will hear what they have to say. Will you be listening?
Dave Carter – Vocals
Eric Soucy – Guitar
Mickey Lebiedz – Guitar
Mike Coyle – Bass
Raffi Santourian – Drums
2) Hailing from a city just 40 miles outside of Chicago named Aurora –known mostly for its advances in streetlight technology. Marco Jacobo (aka Maker) has spent the past 12 years honing his production talent, releasing a barrage of albums/45s/remixes, and spending a lion’s share of his non-studio time on the road.
But despite all this, you may not have heard his name mentioned until recently. Emerging from the vital Chicago underground Hip-Hop community of the late 90s, his role as producer naturally kept him behind the scenes, tweaking levels and digging for ‘breaks,’ yet fans quickly began to associate hard, organic drums and deftly chopped/arranged dusty samples with ‘The Sound of Maker.’
After collaborating on a short series of underground releases with local artists, his beat-making prowess brought upon the attention of Chicago indie Hip-Hop record labels Birthwrite, and Galapagos4. Beginning with his critically acclaimed debut Honestly (Birthwrite, 2003. “the music leaves an indelible imprint” – rapreviews.com) and immediately segueing into his sophomore solo project Shooting The Breeze (Galapagos4, 2005), the mid-aught’s found Maker establishing a substantial following both within and outside of the Hip-Hop/Downtempo industries. Quality met quantity in a perfect balance as listeners were bombarded with various non-album projects like the limited press 7”s on Bully & Heardrums as well as the 7” series entitled The Maker Files (Shake It, 2007) featuring Maker, Joey Beats, and Scott Matelic.
Rewind to 2003. Soon after establishing himself as a Downtempo/Instrumental Hip-Hop powerhouse, Maker strived to incorporate live vocals and turntablism into his creations. The resulting endeavors include his long-running partnership with MC Qwel on the producer albums The Harvest (Galapagos4, 2004) and So Be It (Galapagos4, 2009) –these albums also double as the first & last releases in Qwel’s ‘Four Seasons’ series– as well as his lead producer role in the Hip Hop group Glue. Consisting of Adeem (two-time Scribble Jam Champion) and DJ DQ (Animal Crackers), Glue released a trio of full-lengths including Seconds Away (Ramona 2003), Sunset Lodge (Shake It, 2005), & Catch As Catch Can (Fat Beats, 2007).
These projects afforded Maker the opportunity to perform alongside such notable, internationally-known artists like Pharcyde, DeLaSoul, Masta Ace, Prince Paul, Little Brother, Mike Relm, Mos Def, MF Doom, Cage, Killah Priest, Mr. Dibbs, 2Mex, Sixtoo, Blockhead, Shapeshifters, and many others with tour routes spanning the US, Europe, and Japan. And specifically, Glue was a featured artist on MTV2 & Fuse.tv and showcased on Van’s Warped Tour.
Maker’s creations have also been featured on songs by Sleep (Old Dominion), Josh Martinez (Camobear), Dessa (Doomtree), Psalm One, The Opus, and indie rock band Cassettes Won’t Listen. And more recently Maker’s production can be heard on the producer album entitled Graymaker, a collaboration with Grayskull (Rhymesayers, Old Dominion).
From a licensing perspective, Maker beats have found their way onto various TV shows, movies, programs etc… like theThis American Life’s radio broadcast, the motion picture Trick ‘r Treat (WB, 2009), MTV’s The Buried Life TV series, and many more.
But being a producer is only one result of Maker being a self-described ‘crate digger.’ After spending countless hours amongst piles and piles of dusty 45s, 12inch singles, and LPs, it became a natural evolution for Maker to begin DJing. In late 2006, he formed the DJ crew The Comeups Sound System along with industry peers DJ Intel (Platter Pirates, Dirty Social), DJ Pickel (Analog Addicts), & visual artist Jose Garibaldi (Little Brown Heart). A typical Comeups DJ set spans Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, Disco, House, Latin, Downtempo, & Breaks, and Maker’s DJ residencies have found him performing alongside artists like Pete Rock, Afrika Bambaataa, Steinski, Chicken George, Andy Smith of Portishead, Greyboy, DJ Day, D-Styles, Z-Trip, Peanut Butter Wolf, & Chairman Mao at nearly every trendy, low-fi, and/or large scale concert venue from Chicago to the West Coast.
As a Live PA artist, Maker has performed varying selections of his compositions with such renowned artists like: Blu, Exile, Opus, DiVinci (Sollilaquists of Sound), Joey Beats, Boom Bip, Daedelus, Mr. Dibbs, Edit (Glitch Mob), Gaslamp Killer, D-Styles, & Daddy Kev.
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www.Fatbeats.com
3) Retro rock band from the UK. Released the 'Run & Hide' EP in 2011.
Band members:
ALESSANDRO MARINELLI: Vocals
ANDREW DONALDSON: Guitar
GAVIN DONALDSON: Drums
JOHN AUSTIN: Bass Guitar
ANTHONY BROOKS: Hammond, Keyboards
4) Electronic music producer from Serbia
Maker aka Nebojsa Milosavic (born 1978 in Belgrade, Serbia) has shown interest in music at early age. He played drums as a teenager and later discovered his talent for electronic music. After that he started to play live as a DJ and produce his own tracks. Lately he made tracks in quality house and tech-house genre and is now signed by electronic groove culture
More information and releases you'll find on his Label-Profile.
Mirrors
Maker Lyrics
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Binary monster
Artificial DNA
We're becoming prisoners of
A digital prison cell
Scrutinizer
Unlimited in its realm
Infected our brains
Oh mirror, mirror tell me no lies
What is the secret behind your black glass
Oh mirror, mirror I know that you know
Digital future or death to the soul
Riot's coming
See the wings of death angel
Shattering the sky
Shadowing the light
Closing chapter
Straight into the abyss
Blind leading the blind
Blind leading the blind!
Oh mirror, mirror tell me no lies
What is the secret behind your black glass
Oh mirror, mirror I know that you know
Digital future or death to the soul
It's time to stand up
It is time to get real
Before we'll be lost
In the world of machines
It's time to stand up
Hurry up! Make the choice!
Before tyrant wins
And will silence our voice
Stand up
Raise
Stand up
Who's about to end it
The lyrics of "Mirror, Mirror" by Maker delve into the theme of technology and its impact on humanity. The song portrays technology as a double-edged sword, with the potential to imprison and infect us while also offering a glimpse into a digital future that may threaten the essence of the soul.
In the first verse, the lyrics describe technology as a "binary monster" with artificial DNA, suggesting that it has a pervasive and controlling presence in our lives. The reference to a "digital prison cell" highlights how technology can confine us and manipulate our thoughts, symbolized by it being "plugged into our bodies" and infecting our brains. This imagery paints a bleak picture of the all-encompassing influence of technology on society.
The chorus brings attention to the deceptive nature of technology, symbolized by the mirror. The plea for the mirror to "tell me no lies" underscores the idea of seeking truth in a world of illusions created by technology. The question of whether the digital future offered by the mirror will lead to empowerment or a loss of the soul reflects the existential dilemma posed by rapid technological advancement.
The subsequent verses intensify the sense of impending doom, with references to a coming riot and the wings of a death angel casting a shadow over the light. These images evoke a sense of chaos and destruction, hinting at the potential consequences of a society that blindly follows technology without questioning its impact on humanity.
The closing lines of the song serve as a call to action, urging listeners to stand up and make a choice before succumbing to the control of a tyrannical force that seeks to silence dissent. The repeated refrain to "stand up" and the urgency to act emphasize the need for awareness and resistance in the face of technology's pervasive influence.Overall, "Mirror, Mirror" by Maker conveys a message of caution and reflection on the role of technology in modern society, urging listeners to challenge the status quo and reclaim their autonomy before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Binary monster
The technology we created has become a powerful force that controls us like a monster with two sides.
Artificial DNA
Our dependence on technology has become ingrained in us, shaping our behavior like artificial genetic material.
We're becoming prisoners of
We are slowly losing our freedom and autonomy to the influence of technology.
A digital prison cell
Technology has confined us to a virtual world that limits our freedom and individuality.
Scrutinizer
Technology watches and analyzes our every move, leaving no room for privacy.
Unlimited in its realm
Technology has no boundaries in its control over us and our lives.
It's been been plugged into our bodies
We have integrated technology so deeply into ourselves that it has become a part of us.
Infected our brains
The influence of technology has infiltrated our minds, affecting our thoughts and behaviors.
Oh mirror, mirror tell me no lies
I seek honesty and truth from the reflection of technology in my life.
What is the secret behind your black glass
What hidden truths lie behind the screen of technology that we use daily.
Oh mirror, mirror I know that you know
I am aware that technology holds knowledge and power over us.
Digital future or death to the soul
Will our future be dominated by technology, or will it strip away our humanity and individuality?
Riot's coming
A rebellion against the control of technology is on the horizon.
See the wings of death angel
The consequences of our reliance on technology are ominous and threatening.
Shattering the sky
The pervasive influence of technology is breaking the boundaries of our natural world.
Shadowing the light
Technology is obscuring the clarity and purity of our existence.
Closing chapter
Our current path with technology is leading us towards an inevitable end.
Straight into the abyss
We are headed towards a dark and uncertain future with the continued dominance of technology.
Blind leading the blind
We are blindly following technology without considering the consequences, ignorant of where it may lead us.
Oh mirror, mirror tell me no lies
I seek the unfiltered truth from technology, without deception or manipulation.
What is the secret behind your black glass
What hidden realities or agendas lie behind the external facade of technology.
Oh mirror, mirror I know that you know
I am conscious of the power and control that technology holds over us.
It's time to stand up
We must rise and take action against the oppressive influence of technology in our lives.
It is time to get real
We must face the harsh realities of our technological dependence and its consequences.
Before we'll be lost
Before our humanity and individuality are completely overshadowed by technology.
In the world of machines
In a future where technology dominates and controls every aspect of our lives.
Hurry up! Make the choice!
We must act quickly and decisively to choose between embracing or resisting the influence of technology.
Before tyrant wins
Before the oppressive control of technology completely overtakes our freedom and autonomy.
And will silence our voice
And suppress our ability to think critically and express ourselves freely.
Stand up
We must take a stand against the pervasive influence of technology in our lives.
Raise
We must raise our voices and resist the control of technology over our individuality and freedom.
Who's about to end it
Those who are ready to take action and fight against the dominance of technology.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michał Wrona, Sebastian Stodolak
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