A primordial spirit inhabits this invigorating debut from the Welshborn Tynesider, whose cello-centred songs have a naturality that transcends timelessness. The title of her album's opener (which also gave its name to our eye-popping Dinked exclusive colourway) is spot on: Mac's music is Ancient + New. Instinctive vocal harmonies dance amongst the cello's storied strings, pirouetting through a variety of modes, from intimate elegies to groove-laden, syncopated folk-pop songs. 

A large part of what helps these distinctive songs feel so fresh is the production work of Pigs x7's Sam Grant, who’s worked his magic on numerous albums from the alt-folk world, including records by Richard Dawson, Rubber Oh, & Me Lost Me.

 Together - along with features from Rozi Plain & Junior Brother - the pair have coaxed out an extraordinary record that we'll be Sing, Sung, Singing along to til we're firmly asked to stop