‘This has to be country and western, it has to be country music’ 🎵
@cmatbaby on her favourite part of her track, Running/Planning.
Watch 6 Music’s Artist in Residence: AAA with CMAT on @bbciplayer now.
@cmatbaby ‘s new album Euro-Country is out at last! This was such a wild record to make with Ciara, we poured our souls and our sanity into it and somehow came out with this beast. I couldn’t be more proud of it.
There’s much to say about this record but mainly:
Thank you Ciara for inviting me to make this with you - your vision is unparalleled! From first meeting you all those years ago, and working on your first songs, to this moment, you never cease to surprise and inspire me ❤️
Special thanks to dear friend @morganlaura_drumzz for your creativity and patience as we made this - drummer extraordinaire!
And thank you to @reidjenkinsmusic for epic fiddle playing, @dan_iead for beautiful steel, and @pucamusic for magical piano and top lols. Also thanks @deakin.drums for workshopping beats and percussion with me.
Aaand thanks to the amazing @heyjonlow on the mix and @joelambertmastering on the master.
Special shout to @jessenoahwilson at @ranchodeluxeusa for extra prod on ‘Iceberg’ performed with Cameron Neal - Acoustic Guitar, Alberto Roubert,
Tori Tullier
And Timothy @lightshowstudios being so accommodating and patient with us.
What a ride 💫
Cumbria friends - I’m headed back to my home town of Penrith in December to play a few songs. I’ll be joined by my good friend, wonderful songwriter and acclaimed author Lee Schofield. Look forward to seeing y’all there.
Tickets here: /penrithplayers/plug-play-presents-lowpines-and-lee-schofield-plus-open-mic/e-xoeaqd
Oli Deakin/Low Pines (@lowpines ) is a British record producer, songwriter and musician, who records and performs under the name Lowpines. Originally from Penrith in the north of England, he is now based in Brooklyn, New York. As record producer, Oli is best known for his work with Irish country-pop sensation CMAT, helping develop her early recordings and debut album, as well as her critically acclaimed and Mercury Prize-nominated third album ‘Euro-Country’. As Lowpines he has released several records of his own music to critical acclaim, and featured on BBC Radio 1, 6Music and radio and TV across the U.S. , and has toured extensively across the UK, Europe and North America. A new Lowpines record is scheduled for release in early 2026.
Oli’s top tip? Just start! 🌟
Link to full interview in bio, along with other MPG spotlights!
