Usually, when people find sudden fame as a musician, the artist in question is the first to know about it. However, this was not the case for Welshman Mark Ruebery - he is an internet sensation in Indonesia, and even has his very own tribute video. Aside from that, he also has an impressive fan base made up from people all over the world.

Mark is currently living in Newport, but has recently travelled around the world on various different cruise ships. His forthcoming album ‘One Night, One Chance’. Mark describes it as a moment of self realisation, pushing your own boundaries and giving up security. The inspiration came from the ending of a rocky relationship, and the sudden realisation that he could do much more than the job that he had been doing for years. It gave him a new lease of life, a positive outlook and something new to strive for. The music on the album portrays an upbeat approach to taking risks in life. In the same week his relationship ended, he quit his job, and so began the steady climb to where he is now.

The first single off the album, ‘Her Smile’, is a feel good, jazzy number, which is about momentarily being consumed by a moment shared with the one you love. Spattered with jazz piano, swinging brass and complimented by his smooth vocals – it’s impossible to keep your toes from tapping when listening to this track!

‘Her Smile’ is due for released on January 19, and ‘One Night, One Chance’ is due for release on February 2nd. For further details on Mark and his releases visit .markruebery.com