Mark Hinch

Mark Hinch (born 8 September, 1982) is a South African guitarist and songwriter.

Career as a musician

Hinch started his live musical career at age 16 when he joined Pretoria-based punk band, Pet Flyz. He joined the band as a second guitarist, shortly before they were to record the song, "Lucky Guy" at "B# Studios" (Which later appeared on numerous compilation CDs, including "Taking On The World" - the first official South African compilation CD to feature international punk bands, including NoFX and New Found Glory).

He joined Pretoria-based punk band, ATFN as a third guitarist in 2003, initially to fill in for second guitarist, "Henk Lustig", who was unable to play some shows due to illness. This initial stint went so well, that he was invited to join the band full time.

During 2004, whilst playing in two touring and studio bands, he recorded and released a short EP under the band name Detracted. Hinch performed all songwriting, guitar, bass and vocal duties, and also programmed drums and mixed the entire piece of work. It was released by fellow band member, Paul van der Walt and his indie label, [http://www.niftyrecords.co.za Nifty Recordings] .

Hinch left ATFN (who disbanded shortly after) to move to England to pursue his musical career further. He is currently living and working in London, and is working on material for his new band.

Discography

Hinch has featured on numerous original recordings, and on many compilation CDs.

;As a band member
* Pet Flyz - Here Goes Everything - 2000
* Pet Flyz - Motive For Breathing - 2002
* Detracted - Isolation Through Pessimism - 2004
* ATFN - Casualties Of Thought - 2004

;As a guest musician
* The SlashDogs - Spilled Blood Calls For Vengeance - 2004 ("Guitar solo on Ace Of Spades - Motörhead")
* The SlashDogs - ...Even Preachers Wear Black - 2003 ("Backing vocals")

;Notable compilations featured on
* Taking On The World - 2000
* Punktuation II Soundtrack - 2000
* Punk Is Everywhere (Part One) - 2000
* Punktuation III Soundtrack - 2001
* Family Business (Don't Mess With Ours) - 2001
* Punktuation IV Soundtrack - 2002
* Straight From The Fridge - 2002
* [http://www.swg.co.za Saltwater Girl] / [http://www.nextbigthing.co.za NextBigThing] - 2003
* Cruciale Cure - 2004
* [http://www.woodstock.co.za Woodstock] 6 compilation - 2004

;TV and Radio appearances
* [http://www.tuksfm.co.za TuksFM] (Radio) - Various band interviews spanning from 2000 - 2004
* The Couch (Television) - A weekly television programme on [http://www.channelo.co.za Channel O] that his band, ATFN, featured on every week for 13 episodes - 2004

External links

* [http://www.theslashdogs.com The SlashDogs official website]