Carrie Mac
Released 18th April 2011
Scots singer-songwriter Carrie Mac releases her debut UK single ‘Till I See You Again’ on April 18.
Carrie, who has just finished supporting Alexandra Burke on tour, is being tipped as one of the hottest new stars of 2011.
“Touring with Alexandra Burke was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I loved performing in front of a massive crowd. I got so much support from Alexandra. She is lovely, I learned from her because she is a true professional both onstage and offstage. She is a really good role model. She knows what she is doing and is a really nice girl.”
Carrie has been immersed in music since she was barely able to walk. She is classically trained in the violin, and also plays the ocarina, piano and guitar. Carrie won Bauer Radio’s One To Watch award in 2008 and has since been working towards her dream of releasing an album. Despite her natural musical abilities, Carrie admits that it hasn’t always been easy.
“I went to college for two years doing an HND in music and decided not to go on and do a degree. Instead, I learned guitar, went out to do a gig and I was awful. It took a couple of years to hone my craft.
“I took on anything and went to as many music seminars as I could and tried to network. There is no manual that tells you how to get signed."
Leading up to the release of her debut album later in the year, Carrie is determined to get her music across in the live arena as well as on record.
“The audiences have been so warm to me. I used to go onstage acoustic, which is nerve wracking. With a band you feel more comfortable, but I have been really lucky. I supported Adam Lambert who was runner up on American Idol. That was a tough crowd because it was so different. When you support an act like that, the people are there to see the main act, but I got a good reception so it has been going well.”
On April 18, Carrie — who counts Fleetwood Mac, Christina Aguilera and Jessie J among her influences— will make her first attempt to translate the accolades she is enjoying into UK chart success when she releases her single “Till I See You Again.”
For the video, Carrie enlisted the help of Harvey B Brown who has made videos for the likes of The Saturdays, Siouxsie Sioux and George Michael.
“I released a download single Hello in Scotland last August and got into the Scottish Top 40 chart which surprised me because there was no video and it wasn’t in the shops," Carrie said.
“This time, I’ll be releasing all around the UK and I’m doing it the old fashioned way by building up my fan base first. I have got some lovely fans who write to me on Twitter and Facebook and I’m looking forward to getting more through this latest tour as well.”
Carrie will continue working on the album as she builds up her support across the UK, though she admits multi-tasking could prove demanding.
“The album is going well. It is going to be classic pop songs. I don’t know when I’ll have time to eat as I tour because I will be recording the album as well.”
Carrie is also determined to show herself as a genuine talent with more than one string to her bow.
“A few years ago I wasn’t ready for this. But now I feel I can deal with whatever is thrown at me now. It’s time for me to show people I can sing live, write my own songs and play my own instruments. This is a long overdue, here I am.”