A prolific songwriter, Pat McKillen finds joy in every part of
the creative process. As the sole producer of his three LPs (Stagefright
[2011], The Red Headed Enemy [2013], Blood & Bones [2016]) and EP Love
Without Me [2014], every song represents a complete cycle of the creative
process. Dedicated to creating a sound that reflects the organic nature of his
songwriting, McKillen brings life to songs recorded mostly in his Chicago
apartment. The result is an evolving sound that couples a powerful and
passionate voice with a fusion of musical genres including folk, pop, and rock.
The process of recording,
mixing, producing, and even creating the artwork for his musical
endeavors is a labor of love. He is always looking for new ways to bring
his world to words and his soul to sounds.
McKillen continues to adapt to
an ever-changing music scene and always seeks to find ways to enhance the solo
singer-songwriter experience. An experienced looper, he brings the layering techniques
of the studio into the live setting for a performance that resonates with
a wide range of ages and audiences. McKillen's 2016 release
"Blood & Bones" is his 3rd full-length album that pays
homage to the traditional singer-songwriter sounds of his earlier work while
incorporating some of the more modern percussive elements from his Love
Without Me EP [2014]. Although the album is set to be released in June 2016,
McKillen has been playing many of the tracks live for several years. This
results in a well-polished set of tracks and his strongest release yet,
coupling pensive and thoughtful lyrics with the musical maturity of
an artist finding his voice.
Learn more at www.patmckillen.com.
