About

Makk is Yorkshire-based singer-songwriter David McEvoy, his pseudonym the nickname affectionately given to him by family and friends.

Originally from Woking in Surrey, Makk began writing and performing in his early twenties as frontman for his first band ‘Audio Story’. They had early success with gigs in London and radio play until a series of life events meant a lengthy hiatus from performing. Makk never stopped writing music but was uncertain if he would ever play again.

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A move to Yorkshire over a decade later and a twist of fate led him to meet producer and co-writer Jacob Clarke at Evoke Studio in Leeds who encouraged him to start recording again. Together the duo have spent the last two years creating their own unique Indie Dream Folk sound. Production is lo-fi and experimental, ethereal, dreamy, and eerie, complimenting Makk’s moody vocals and introspective lyrics. The overall sound is ambient and mellow with a cinematic atmosphere. Musical influences include ‘Bon Iver’, ‘The Tallest Man on Earth’, ‘Billie Martin’, ‘Wyldest’ and ‘This is The Kit.’

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Makk is a BBC Introducing featured artist and  performed a live studio set for presenter Jericho Keys in 2023. Keys said this about him, ‘pure passion, pure emotion, what is there not to like from this singer-songwriter from North Yorkshire.'

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2022-2023 saw Makk and Clarke experimenting with different styles and genres, the singles ‘Hold’, ‘Kousa’, ‘In the End’ and ‘Blind’ have been released on streaming platforms throughout 2023.

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Makk has two EP projects due for release in 2024 and early 2025 which showcase the new sound that has been unfolding through the two-year creative process. The first of these 'Tabula Rasa’ meaning 'clean slate' is set for release in June 2024. 'Breathe' is the first single from it scheduled for release in May this year. An official video will be released alongside the release of ‘Breathe’.

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The 'Overlook', Makk’s second EP is due for release in 2025 with inspiration taken from Stanley Kubrick’s, 'The Shining'.

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Makk has recently moved from performing as a solo artist to assembling his band to capture all the atmosphere and nuances of the new music.

The band includes drummer Harry Stobart, bassist David Bullock and lead guitarist Jacob Clarke.

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Drummer Harry Stobart promotes jazz events and plays drums in various jazz ensembles across the UK, he is also the drummer for artist Oliver Pinder.

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Bassist David Bullock plays bass for Leeds-based band Mikoudi, and artists Owen Kennedy, Will Mathews, and Safii Koii.

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Producer, songwriter, and lead guitarist Jacob Clarke founded Evoke Studios in Leeds where he continues to work for many established artists both locally and throughout the UK. He continues to work alongside Makk producing and co-writing in all future projects.

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