
Funeral Genius
ONE OF NEW YORK’S MOST INNOVATIVE INDIE DUOS RETURNS WITH THEIR OWN BRAND OF “GENIUS” *
Renowned NYC Band Makar Announces the Release of Their New CD, Funeral Genius
by Gina Sigillito
(NEW YORK, NY)— Since 2002, Makar has been mesmerizing New York audiences at such renowned clubs as Luna Lounge, CBGBs gallery, Knitting Factory, and Pianos. Their debut album, 99 Cent Dreams, garnered rave reviews from independentsonly.com *, who called Makar, “a musical genius worth telling people about” and the Windy City Times, who hailed them as “a breath of fresh air.” Their innovative, edgy release captured the attention of media across the country, including MTV 2, who featured the video for their irreverent tune, “I Hate My Job.” The effort landed them a record deal with Sizzleteen Records in 2005, and it seemed there was no stopping the brilliance of this part punk, part pop, and part poetic musical team.
Now, the multi-talented husband and wife duo has combined their witty lyrics, dark humor, and infectious hook