Mackenzy Mackay, the latest British alt pop singer, today releases his debut EP ‘Don’t Wait Up’. Listen to the EP in full here: https://found.ee/DontWaitUp
The 6-track EP features previously released singles ‘I Can’t Undo’, ‘Temperatures Rising’ and ‘F O’, as well as fan favourites ‘Honeycomb’ and ‘Sweet Talk’. New release ‘Time Off’, with its smooth R’n’B feel and a delicate vulnerability within the lyrics, closes the EP perfectly.
In tracks that centre around love, relationships and leaving your troubles behind, the EP boldly exclaims Mackenzy’s varied sonic styles and unique talents and sets a strong precedent for what is still to come. ‘Don’t Wait Up’ is a testament to Mack’s ability to weave together emotionally involved, uplifting rhythms, combining a rich and textured production with a hook laden chorus. Mack’s soothing deep vocals strengthen into a Omar Apollo -like lilt dancing over sparse instrumentation that bubbles with passion and intensity.
Last week, Mackenzy Mackay hosted an EP party with his dedicated fanbase at a packed out Troubadour in Earls Court – the perfect celebration for the EP and a brilliant showcase for Mack’s live abilities.
With ease and sophistication, Mackenzy releases songs of depth, honesty and quality, bringing a new energy and meaning to the term ‘TikTok star’. With over 70k followers on the platform and 8k followers across Instagram and growing rapidly, Mack is steadily becoming a name to take note of. With comparisons to early Ed Sheeran with his sharp wit, and with notes of Loyle Carner, Dominic Fike and Post Malone, his music has already captivated a dedicated online audience. And this is only the beginning.
Mack’s full immersion into music came through an extended stay in New Zealand. Venturing out there in 2019 originally to travel and explore, he ended up staying for 23 months due to varying lockdown restrictions. This time in New Zealand allowed him to re-group, take inspiration from his surroundings and turn the demos he had been playing around with into something that feels authentically Mack.
His carefully crafted music displays his raw talent. Already receiving praise from musical peers such as A1 X J1 and Stefflon Don and with more music on the horizon, Mack is ready to make his mark.
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