Malin playing with the Gin Blossoms. Photo: (C) Joe Wallace

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MALIN: HOPES, DREAMS & HUSTLE.
So when a Northern Irish lad packed his guitar and headed off to try his luck performing in America, little did he know that he would be mixing it up with modern-day legends of Nashville and the East Coast pop-rock music scene.

This traveling songsmith did just that upon landing in Boston. Finding much inspiration in the New England air, he rapidly wrote a collection of amazing songs and proceeded into the studio under the banner of MALIN with some of the most talented musicians the US can muster - credits with the likes of John Mayer, Blind Boys of Alabama, Badfinger, John Oates, Brad Paisley, Shawn Mullins and Gin Blossoms. Upon hearing the results, it was no surprise he ended up in Nashville with multiple Grammy winning engineers Joe Baldridge [Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban] and Richard Dodd [Tom Petty, George Harrison, Green Day, Wilco, Melissa Etheridge] jumping on board to work with this inspiring talent.

“It may be a cliché, but music is my life - it delights me inside, makes me happy and I feel incredibly grateful to be able to play these tunes to willing ears!"

The resulting pristine recordings on the record High Tide Adventures showcase the depth of emotion that MALIN brings to life in each of the songs.

Effortless pure vocals, catchy hooks and melodies grab you from the beginning of each song. They stick in your head, taking you on a musical journey through the highs and lows of everyday life.

CAUGHT IN YOUR HALO is the first taster track, having become a firm favourite on his first tour of Ireland, where he cemented his reputation as an energetic and formidable live performer. The live act can range from 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on venue and audience and is always a non-stop, full on passionate affair.

NOT ABOUT YOU the radio single and High Tide Adventures released in the UK is supported by a radio promotional tour with select live gigs. It is a driving, edgy pop track that has radio hit written all over it.

“I’ve put down my hopes, dreams and fears into every track, so now it’s all about the music connecting with your soul.”

Today, Malin predominately performs on the East Coast as a pop-rock outfit and has shared stages with Gin Blossoms, Jacob Dylan & The Wallflowers, Vertical Horizon, Jonasay, Vertical Horizon, Hootie and the Blowfish. You can also catch Malin playing unplugged throughout the the New England area with acts such as America and Livingston Taylor.

The MALIN touring band features a strong cadre of Boston-area talent: Chuck Clough, Tim Fiehler, Ronnie Hirschberg, Greg Mara and Jonathan Beakley.

(c) Malin 2023

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