Like many of his West Texas contemporaries, Daniel Markham has often been able to tap into the isolating, yet calm lonesomeness of the Panhandle.

Whether it be Thrift Store Cowboys and Amanda Shires of the last decade, Terry Allen and The Flatlanders of the late '70s, or Buddy Holly and Wink-native Roy Orbison of the late '50s, they all had the ability to capture the parting winds of the flatlands and the blistering sun of the West Texas deserts. It was ingrained in their sound - becoming signature for each in their own shades.

The now Denton, TX based Markham, a decade in as a songwriter and musician, has recorded and released dozens of records as a solo artist as well as collaborative efforts with Tony Ferraro and Claire Morales. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.