With a fresh recording contract signed with global music company BMG, Point singer/songwriter
Colin Macleod is delighted to deliver his own take on island tales with a new single
and EP release on Friday -
Following the release of acclaimed track ‘Dreams’ last year, Colin – performing under
moniker C. Macleod – brings to the fore his three track ‘Old Fire EP’, alongside
the video for lead track ‘Shake The Walls.’
Produced by Ethan Johns (Laura Marling, Kings of Leon, Paul McCartney), whom Colin
met during a chance support slot on a Highlands tour, the ‘Old Fire’ EP takes inspiration
from the raw beauty of his Hebridean home landscapes, and infuses the underlying
folk and country influences with a distinctly contemporary quality.
“The Old Fire EP and the album are all songs from home,” said Colin. “The whole concept
around the island was taking stories I’d heard over the years from the island and
turning them into new songs, in the same way as traditional songs, just from a modern
perspective.
“It was a real amazing experience making the album and working with Ethan was the
thrill of a lifetime,” he continued. “I’d been such a fan of his for so long, it
was just a real pleasure to be working with him.”
The Lewis singer/songwriter has also had great fun working with his band – fellow
islanders Murdo Mackenzie (drums), Scott Macleod (guitar), his brother Callum on
bass and, originally from Fort William, pianist Gordon Skene.
“It’s a good gang, the guys I have playing for me,” he said. “It’s not really been
intentional that we’re almost all from home, but it just all seemed to come together
very naturally.
“I’ve known them all a very long time, one of them is even my brother, so it’s really
special to be playing shows with such a tight group of pals, it means a lot to me.”
No stranger to local music fans with incarnations in a variety of bands and solo acts, Colin is pleased to again be recording and releasing his magnetic blend of the Highlands and Americana style; and excited to be moving forward with global music makers BMG.
“I signed my publishing deal to BMG two years ago, but after I made this new album
they offered me a full records contract,” he expanded.
“I’m very happy to be working with BMG, they are a very forward-
He added: “It’s great to finally have some new music out. The album took a long time
to make, but I really didn’t want to rush it.
“It was good to have the break between what I was doing before to now, it really helped focus what I was trying to say and write in this album.”
Colin explores his varied influences in a short online documentary at www.redbull.com/music-
Lewis singer signs major record deal
12 July 2017
Colin Macleod