Upcoming Cape Town-based artist Seth Cort releases his debut single today called ‘Hold On’, and inspirational Alt Folk Pop song produced by seasoned Rock singer-songwriter Mark Haze. Seth shares that ‘Hold On’ is about “reminiscing over the good times of a broken relationship, whilst trying to hold on as long as possible to fix it. The inspiration came from a tough breakup I went through. I write this at midnight, just after the relationship broke off. I still cannot believe how far it has come, from a song I wrote half-asleep, to a fully recorded single produced by the legend Mark Haze. The song matured over time and changed dramatically during recording and production.”
Mark Haze adds that “Seth approached me early 2022 whilst still in school. He wrote several original songs and was looking for a studio and producer to help craft his own style and sound. This can be tricky when you are a new artist and nobody (including you) really knows what you actually sound like in terms of style and music. Seth was very mature and had great knowledge of his influences, and was very sure of how he wanted his songs to flow. He was very open to many of my ideas and I was the same with his. Each idea from one side fuelled the other with more exciting options. With ‘Hold On’, adding the Gospel-style choir was one of my favourite experiments. I remember Seth’s face when he heard it for the first time – it was one those moments I really live for as a producer. He has a bright future ahead of him and I am honoured to be part of the team that can tell the story of where it all began.”
‘Hold On’ is available for streaming on all platforms https://linktr.ee/seth.cort
About Seth Cort:
Seth Cort is a young upcoming Singer-Songwriter from Cape Town in South Africa, playing a fusion of Acoustic Folk and Pop. His focus is on the acoustic guitar, but Seth also plays the ukulele, harmonica, piano, and drums. Seth’s biggest songwriting and musical influences are The Lumineers, Jeremy Loops, Mathew Mole, Mumford and Sons, Vance Joy, and Sons of the East. Their diverse genres and performing styles moulded Seth into the artist he is today. Ultimately, it was The Lumineers that sparked Seth’s music career into action. From the age of 10 he listened to the first Lumineers album on repeat, and so his love for Folk music was born. Seth sung in the choir for the whole of his school career, and from hearing himself singing in the choir, decided to take music seriously and begin to follow a music career.
In 2021 Seth was the overall talent winner at the Cape Town Auditions for The International Arts Showcase and was invited to perform at The International Arts Showcase. Shortly hereafter Seth was invited to perform at the IMTA Talent Convention in New York. Seth was also a finalist at the Bakgat Country Competition, where he performed at The Grand West Casino in Cape Town. In school Set was the top music learner and appeared on his school’s roll of honour for his music achievements and attributes. In 2021 he was the top student in school and at Liana Marx Vocal Academy (which has produced artists such like Tasché Burger, Demi Lee Moore, Shaun Tait, Margot Rothman and more. In 2022 Seth was the opening artist for the Simondium Music Festival for artists inclusive of Appel, Nadia Louw, and Desmond Wells. Seth collaborated on songwriting with Gavin Edwards, as well as performed with him at Die Boer. Early 2022 Seth met seasoned South African Rock Singer-Songwriter and Producer Mark Haze after one of his shows at Die Boer. Seth approached him to record and produce his debut single. Seth and Mark got to work and during 2022 recorded and produced ‘Hold On’ (which was a challenge given it was Seth’s matric school year). ‘Hold On’ is available for streaming on all platforms https://linktr.ee/seth.cort
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About Mark Haze:
South African Singer-Songwriter and full-time touring musician Mark Haze is known for his wide vocal range and electric large live performances. Mark skilfully delivers a signature combination of high energy Rock ‘n Roll and silky Old-school Soul, fused with raw emotional Blues … guaranteed to have audiences singing along on their feet! On-stage Mark oozes charisma, with the distinctive ability to confidently command both large audiences, and personally connect with audiences in intimate venues – not an easy task when moving from large stages with a full band to a smaller acoustic setup where he is face to face with the audience. His powerful soaring vocals, skilled soulful guitar playing, and pulsing rhythms are a force to be reckoned with, delivering a show experience like no other – an escape into a world where nothing else matters, where you find yourself lost in the moment and his music. Each performance is treated as though it would be his last.
Off-stage, Mark shows appreciation for his fans, always taking the time to meet them at every show. Mark shares that “I believe to really love music, is to find the beauty in all forms and genres and embrace it” Mark is a natural showman with influences ranging from Rock Icons like Queen, The Beatles & Lenny Kravitz, Blues Masters Eric Clapton & B.B. King, to modern artists like Bruno Mars, The Weekend, Fallout Boy & Jack Garrat. Mark is known for experimenting sonically, merging contemporary Pop & Electronic Cultures with the historic timelessness and beauty of Rock, Soul, and Blues.
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