With hit single Outlaws & Outsiders nearing Platinum certification and over 140 million global streams, North Bay's country rock star Cory Marks is set to release his new EP I Rise on Nov. 11 via Better Noise Music and all streaming platforms.
Produced by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Shania Twain) and Kane Churko (In This Moment, Hellyeah), the new EP includes a collection of songs that were written during the pandemic lockdown while Marks worked toward completing his pilot's license.
"The album was creatively inspired by the musician channelling his prowess for songwriting along with the intense training, determination, patience and grit to become a certified pilot. Refer to 'Flying,' the forthcoming single and video to gain insight into his process," reads a news release.
Marks does an interesting take on Steve Miller Band’s “Jet Airliner.”
"This EP was a blast to create and it's very special to me because it's rooted in my edgier rock side,” said Marks in the release.
“Every track allowed me to push myself vocally and gave me one hell of a challenge, but it also allowed me the time to focus on writing rock songs that express my passion for the genre and this side of who I am as an artist.”
Marks made his debut acting cameo as a bartender in the successful horror-thriller film The Retaliators (2021), which features his songs Burn It Up and Blame It on The Double on the soundtrack. Just in time for Halloween, this past week marks the North American VOD release of The Retaliators.
