Paul Mark & the Van Dorens

**Paul Mark & the Van Dorens** blend gritty Americana, blues-rock swagger, and literary wit into a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly offbeat. Fronted by New York-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Mark—a veteran musician, producer, and founder of Radiation Records—the band serves up groove-driven storytelling packed with wry social commentary and vivid characters. Recent releases like *Blood & Treasure*, *Trick Fiction*, and *Disposable Soul* showcase their knack for sharp lyrics, soulful guitar work, and a DIY ethos honed through years of independent recording and touring. Backed by the tight, versatile Van Dorens, Mark’s music marries the raw energy of live performance (see *Fear of Grief (Live in the Studio)*) with a studio craftsman’s ear for detail, resulting in a catalog that’s equal parts roadhouse raucous and poetically polished.