Mark Kozelek

Mark Kozelek is an American musician renowned for his introspective and emotionally charged music, primarily within the slowcore genre. As the frontman of seminal band Red House Painters, Kozelek established himself as a pioneer of the sadcore sound, known for his deeply personal and melancholic lyrics. His later project, Sun Kil Moon, continued to explore these themes, often through lengthy, word-heavy compositions that showcase his distinctive guitar playing and raw, confessional songwriting. Beyond his music, Kozelek is known for his candid and sometimes controversial persona, as well as his love for boxing and simple pleasures like eating. His work offers a profound and often unsettling journey through love, loss, and the human condition.