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Alexander McKay Becomes the Newest BEAT100 Ultimate Musician!

Congratulations to London based singer/songwriter Alexander McKay, who has become the latest BEAT100 member to receive an Ultimate Musician Award! Alexander has caught the eye of the A&R team with his latest single 'Chasing Fires' which is currently climbing the World Music Video Chart. It seems that Alexander has music in his blood, he tells BEAT100 'My grandmother was a pianist and I was fascinated how sounds would fill the room and bring a joy of silence and appreciation to an audience. I then set about scratching my Dads record collection as I obsessively studied the greats.' Inspired by music from childhood the young Alexander begged his parents for a drum kit, after being refused he decided to take up guitar which quickly cemented his passion for singing and songwriting. He started performing as soon as he could in various bands and groups throughout his teen years and gradually developed the musical tastes that create his signature sound today.

Playing a mix of Blues, Rock, Country and Folk, Alexander takes inspiration from a variety of established artists. Naming some of his idols as Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, The Black Crowes and many in between, Alexander uses his far ranging tastes when creating his own unique brand of Country Rock music. The talented singer has certainly been making an impression on the BEAT100 community with his latest track 'Chasing Fires'. Recently named Video of the Day, the rustic country feel to the 'Chasing Fires' music video perfectly compliments Alexander's warm and soulful vocals while the catchy chorus has the listener humming along all day. Speaking about his BEAT100 experience so far, Alexander says 'I have had a great experience with BEAT100. It's been invaluable to testing new songs and videos and seeing what another audiences think of my music and helping to grow a following.'

Alexander is currently recording a full length album for a film soundtrack set for production in 2015! This follows his successful debut album 'Brings Us Together' which was released in July this year. It seems 2015 will be a hugely successful one for Alexander, as well as a new album, he is also getting set for brand new live shows and a trip to Nashville for the festival season. BEAT100 wishes him all the best of luck and can't wait to see what is next from Alexander McKay!

Written for www.BEAT100.com