Chantel McGregor's Musical Evolution: A New Chapter
Chantel McGregor, a UK-based blues rock musician, is set to perform at the Arlington Arts Centre on October 15 as part of her UK tour, promoting her latest studio album, The Healing. Released earlier this year, the album features the single Broken Heartless Liar, a raw and defiant rock anthem about breaking free from toxic relationships. With her third studio album, McGregor has taken a significant departure from her earlier work, embracing elements of prog-rock and collaborating with UK guitarist Oli Brown, who co-produced the album alongside Wayne Proctor.
Key Takeaways:
- Chantel McGregor will perform at the Arlington Arts Centre on October 15 as part of her UK tour, promoting her latest studio album, The Healing.
- The Healing features the single Broken Heartless Liar, a raw and defiant rock anthem about breaking free from toxic relationships.
- McGregor has taken a significant departure from her earlier work, embracing elements of prog-rock in her latest album.
- Oli Brown, a noted UK guitarist, co-produced The Healing alongside Wayne Proctor, who also handled production mixing and mastering.
- McGregor credits Brown for introducing her to elements of prog-rock, which she has incorporated into her music.
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- Chantel McGregor has won multiple awards, including Young Artist of the Year at the British Blues Awards in 2011 and Guitarist Of The Year and Best Female Vocalist in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
- McGregor's previous albums, Like No Other and Lose Control, were produced by Livingstone Brown, who has worked with notable artists such as Ed Sheeran, Shakira, and Kylie Minogue.
- Her live album, Bury'd Alive, was released in September 2019 and features songs from her first two albums, as well as a new long instrumental track, April.
Sources:
- Chantel McGregor's official tour schedule, exact nature not specified
- Guitar World, "11 Best Guitar Albums of the Decade" (2019)
- Chantel McGregor's bandcamp page, The Healing