Mark Spicoluk
| Mark Spicoluk | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Punk rock, pop punk, alternative rock, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, bassist, A&R, artist manager |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Underground Operations |
| Associated acts | Closet Monster, Avril Lavigne, Sum 41 |
| Website | markspicoluk |
Mark Spicoluk is a Canadian musician, producer, music executive, entrepreneur and television personality. He is best known as the vocalist and bassist for the punk rock band Closet Monster and most recently as a judge on YTVs The Next Star. Currently he and his wife Juliana work on their successful lifestyle YouTube channel Boho Beautiful. He is also known as the founder of the indie record label Underground Operations, playing bass with Avril Lavigne and his production credits on albums by artists such as Protest the Hero, Abandon All Ships, Stereos and DVBBS. Along with his musical and business accomplishments, he is also a strong animal rights and social justice advocate.
Spicoluk founded and played bass for the band Closet Monster from 1997 until their last show in December 2005, and established the indie punk rock label Underground Operations in 1995. In the winter of 2002 Spicoluk began playing bass for Avril Lavigne and helped prepare the launch of her first album "Let Go." From 2007 until 2012 he was an A&R Representative, eventually becoming Head of A&R for Universal Music Canada as well as a personal A&R for Gene Simmons at Simmons Records. He has production credits on albums by Protest the Hero, Abandon All Ships and many others. Most recently Spicoluk has co-founded a new entertainment business service company called Cloud Empire.
Spicoluk appeared for two seasons on MuchMusic's reality show Disband from 2009–2011, and then judged on YTV's The Next Star for its last three seasons. He also took part in the online music collective docu/show From Far and Wide.
Spicoluk is a vegan, and has publicly supported and worked with several animals rights groups in Toronto, including Toronto Pig Save, Peta2 and Mercy for Animals. He has also appeared in a public service announcement for Finding Fido, and has hosted parties for Fuck Cancer, a Montreal-based organization devoted to cancer research.
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