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Alt- Pop, Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Nathan Mac ‘Broken & Beautiful’


Nathan Mac has released his new single ‘Broken & Beautiful’. In 2012, Nathan injured his back during a Circus performance. This led him on a journey away from his dreams of performing as an acrobat, & towards his passion for songwriting. 10 years later, he reflects on the influence of that injury: “We are more beautiful for the breaks we suffer along the way. They add to our depth. They prove that we’ve gone out there & risked something.” ‘Broken & Beautiful’ is the 6th addition to Nathan’s debut album: Start of Something Blue. The song also features in his upcoming Circus-Musical film: Learning Curve where he returns as an actor and aerial acrobat! Both the album and film are set for release later this Summer.

Filled with lush melodies and evocative lyrics ‘Broken & Beautiful’ is a cinematic alternative pop gem from Nathan Mac. Mac croons tender lyrics “Broken and Beautiful,  treat yourself carefully. Stitches and gold, use your pain to relate to me. The stories I’ve told, they decorate my body. And I wanna show you, every scar suits us perfectly” over a building backdrop of bubbling beats and ethereal synths while subtle instrumental undertones ( alongside elegant piano ) blend between electronic and string elements. ‘Broken & Beautiful’ is well crafted and highlights the expressive musicianship of Nathan Mac in all its Glory.

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Author: Danu

Cinamatic, Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Nathan Mac ‘Deirdre of the Sorrows’

Nathan Mac has released his new single ‘Deirdre of the Sorrows’. Nathan Mac grew up travelling through the Irish countryside with his family. He lived the stories of Fionn, Medb, & Cu Chulainn, visiting the most famous sites in Irish literature. This personal history combined with his time working as a storyteller for the National Leprechaun Museum has set Nathan up with an intimate relationship to Irish myth and legend. His favourite story? ‘Deirdre of the Sorrows’ of course. The tradition of Irish storytelling, blended with Nathan’s contemporary cinematic pop has created a new link between the past and the present. 

‘Deirdre of the Sorrows’ is a beautiful song exuding passion, heartfelt emotion, and Nathan Mac’s outstanding ability to write hair-raising cinematic music. Blending emotive piano with lush building electronics and expressive strings, the track is a magnificent piece of musicianship. Mac’s warm vocals glide across the melancholic melody as he narrates the moving story of Deirdre of the Sorrows’ through eloquent lyrics; “With the heart of a soldier, and the face of a queen, You were kept away from the world as a wife for a jealous king” and refined musicianship. Pulsing beats create suspense throughout while soft piano exudes a sense of innocence as Nathan Mac uses his deft musical ability to create a wonderfully emotive tune that is a joy to listen to again and again. Nathan Mac is an immensely talented artist and one to treasure.

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Author: Danu

Indie, New Music

Nathan Mac ‘Domestic Wars’

Nathan Mac returns with his new single ‘Domestic Wars’ featuring his sister Emily Hazel. The siblings create a fiery infectious alternative pop tune surging with vibrant melodies and suspenseful electronic bursts.

Emily’s sweet and warm vocals blend beautifully with Nathan’s while providing a dash of sass and power. ‘Domestic Wars’ marks a slight shift in Nathan’s sound as he uses an extensive instrumental repertoire to create an engaging and full-bodied listening experience. Boasting elegant strings, warm brass and shimmering 80’s hued synths the track packs one hell of a punch. Vocals glide upon a smooth melody with ease as the duo beautifully harmonise while an infectious bubbling rhythmic section creates a dance-infused backdrop.

Through quirky metaphors, the witty lyrics set the scene of the common sibling fights, Emily and Nathan play a lyrical tug of war which is engaging and fun to listen to. Love it.

When asked about working with his sister, Nathan had this to say: “I love my sister to bits. She’s one of the most talented singers I know, and I knew instantly that I wouldn’t have enough ‘attitude’ to pull this song off alone. Now it’s become a fan favourite, and I’m 100% sure that she’s the reason.”

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Author : Danu

Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Nathan Mac ‘The Boy Who Learned To Fly’

Nathan Mac has released his new single ‘The Boy Who Learned To Fly’ produced by Brian Dwyer. Exuding majestic instrumentation ‘The Boy Who Learned To Fly’ is a wonderfully magical song from Nathan Mac. Soft aerial synths caress fluttering percussion and twinkling guitar as Nathan’s sublime storytelling holds your heart in suspense throughout. As the track builds, lush soundscapes weave innocent electronics between warm melodies and earnest lyrics – this enthralling soundscape showcases the refined and beautifully crafted musicianship of Nathan Mac. The song describes a boy who sees his father crying for the first time. There are layers to the story but the message is distilled into its final lyrics: “You will grow into a man, and it’s okay to cry.” ‘The Boy Who Learned To Fly’ is a captivating and cinematic number from Nathan Mac. His music is always a joy to listen to and never disappoints.

About the track Nathan said “Everyone has a story about this. When I sing this song to people, it seems to compel them to tell me about the first time they saw their father, or mother, or older sibling cry. The sheer amount of stories I’ve been told in response tells me that I’ve struck some kind of ‘chord’ with this song.”

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Author : Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music

Event News : Nathan Mac Takeover

Nathan Mac will takeover our Instagram for a live stream on Saturday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

From the circus, to a string of singles, 27 year old Dubliner, Nathan Mac is an exciting and innovative artist who has recently released his second single ‘Carolina’.‘Carolina’ is the latest link in the chain of the ‘Start of Something Blue’ project. As the second major release, the bar has been set by the success of his first single ‘Better Off Without You’. This song hit 70,000 streams on Spotify in the first two months alone and has received acclaim internationally from the likes of  ‘Buzz music LA’, and ‘The Music Nerd’.

Nathan Mac’s songs are exceptionally rich, melodious and tantalizing to the senses. His passionate songwriting showcases lyrical depth well beyond his years while his velvety vocals and sublime prowess on keys makes him a remarkable artist well worth checking out. 

Nathan Mac has just released his new single ‘Carolina’ check it out below


Author : Danu

Alt- Pop, Electronic, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Nathan Mac ‘Carolina’

27 year old Dubliner, Nathan Mac has released his second single ‘Carolina’.‘Carolina’ is the latest link in the chain of the ‘Start of Something Blue’ project. As the second major release, the bar has been set by the success of his first single ‘Better Off Without You’. This song hit 70,000 streams on Spotify in the first two months alone and has received acclaim internationally from the likes of  ‘Buzz music LA’, and ‘The Music Nerd’.

With emotive songwriting laced in pristine ethereal synths and moving melodies, ‘Carolina’ showcases the mature, earnest and poignant musicianship of Nathan Mac. With coiling sticky beats twisting between twinkling synths ‘Carolina’ oozes a dark undertone. The song has a push and pull effect as it flows through darker elements and glimmers of bright scintillation which provide innocent moments of hope. Nathan’s smooth emotive vocals coo and tenderly whisper through the bottomless flickering soundscapes adding a contrasting sweet, velvety tone the the tracks more icy elements. The heavier beats slowly venture into EDM pop without fully committing to the genre as Nathan surges his alternative pop with emotion and passion. With reverb vocals and clean production this wistful gem is a relatable earworm ready for repeat listens. An exceptionally rich and lyrically deep second single from this promising artist. 

‘Carolina’ is a song of second chances. Once again this track is an outstretched hand to anyone struggling with self-worth. Through his lyrics, Nathan explores the power of being seen by a stranger (and artist) by the name of Carolina. They met online when Nathan commissioned a portrait of his little sister. “Back then I was so low that any interaction with a stranger would add to my self-worth. The people who liked my songs or just wanted to say ‘hi’ made me feel like I had value.” Using the metaphor of an artist drawing him back into existence, Nathan set about writing this song as a thank you to Carolina, not just for the wonderful portrait, but for giving him a new sense of self.

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Author : Danu