Mark Islam has been a regular visitor to our shores over the years, staying with his Sydney based lover for song writing sabbaticals.

In his first CD album Mark declared his gayness and told the world to "Get Used To it". With his second independent CD "The Fine Print", Mark digs deep to reveal more about himself and the way he relates to the world.

With a vocal style to match his looks – strong and sultry, he works his style to great effect – singing of insecurity, desire and love.

Mark particularly wants listeners to read the fine print in these lyrics and to appreciate the layout - with each song complimenting the next.

Some straight interviewers have given Mark a very hard time for bringing "secret gay men’s business" into his lyrics. The pop song "Trick" is about enjoying a guilt-free, sexual relationship with a good friend and "The Well Of Loneliness" declares that sex on premises venues are valid avenues for emotional and physical expression.

Other songs encourage us to keep our hearts open to the joy of falling in love - even though we know from experience that relationships don’t often last. "Invisible Girl" relates to oppressive body-fascism in the gay and straight scene.