Edwin McLachlan is a professional music producer, mixer and drummer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has toured and recorded with artists such as Young Fathers, Kapil Seshasayee, Callum Easter, Mt Doubt and Day Sleeper.
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Kapil’s new single One Myna is out now, with production, engineering, mixing, drums and bits of keys by me. Flute by Diljeet Bhachu and mastered by Sam John at Precise Mastering.
The MO for this track was to place new emphasis on the live, 70s-inspired instrumental feel that began to creep through on Kapil’s latest studio album Laal, and really double down on the organic components. My drum part is derived from a full live take and all other percussion and guitar overdubs were done with minimal punching-in and edits. It’s the most “naturalistic” record Kapil has put out so far, and I’m very much looking forward to exploring this sonic terrain further on his next release.
The debut EP from Edinburgh's Scarred Lip is out now. In addition to handling production, engineering and mixing, you can hear me on drums, guitars and keys throughout the record. An extremely fun project to work on, with a great variety of sonics to play with, everything from grandiose cinematic rock to eerie string-laden drone experimenting. And, of course, great songs. Their full-length is already shaping up to be even better, can't wait.
I had the pleasure of composing and recording a couple of pieces for the soundtrack of Ciaran Lyons' new film Tummy Monster, which premieres at Glasgow Film Festival this month. You can read more about it in this month's Skinny.
Scotland on Screen: Ciaran Lyons and Lorn Macdonald – The Skinny
Two records I produced landing on the same day?! Go figure.
The debut EP from Glasgow's neverfine is out today, with production, engineering, mixing and additional guitars and synths from me. Its singles have all received a bunch of BBC Introducing play already, which has been lovely to see. neverfine are hugely imaginative and ambitious artists and I've loved working with them. Their new material is shaping up to be even better, just saying...
Restless Dreams, the new EP by Gravelle, is out now. Production, mixing, drums and various synths and programming from me. Extremely proud of this record, we really pushed the extremities of Gravelle's signature sound, and I look forward to pushing things even forward on our next collaboration.
While you're at it, check the amazing accompanying short film by Lucinda Lewis.
The debut EP from my band Day Sleeper is out now. It was hugely rewarding to put together, and a big test of my own abilities - in addition to producing, engineering and co-writing each song, my guitar, keys, drums and vocals are on every song, which is very much not my usual comfort zone! I really enjoyed performing so many different roles at once, and I'm overjoyed by how positive the reception to our pre-release singles has been, with BBC Scotland plays racked up for every song so far and a wonderful response from our listeners. Thanks, everyone.
A couple of videos from this summer's festival performances with Young Fathers, including Glastonbury 2023. I'm honoured to be behind the kit for Young Fathers for their EU tour dates with Depeche Mode, as well as some of their summer festival itinerary.
More tour details here: Young Fathers - Heavy Heavy Tour (young-fathers.com)
Kapil Seshasayee's new studio album Laal is out now. I produced, engineered and mixed the record, with mastering handled by Sam John at Precise Mastering.
"Traverses hyper-pop, synth-pop and rock terrain" - Rolling Stone India ★★★★☆ - The Scotsman ★★★★☆ - The Skinny I had the distinct privilege of working with one of my favourite local bands last year, and the resulting single is now available everywhere. Featuring production, engineering, mixing, programming and additional drums from me, and a music video by Lucinda Lewis. |
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