Mac Ayres
Mac Ayres Looks Into the Future With Magic 8 Ball — Literally
When it comes to Mac Ayres’ talents, age is truly just a number. He may just be 23 years old, but the artist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer has a vintage soul. Rather than chasing trends in the R&B space, the singer drives back to the source, whether it’s tapping into funky ‘70s grooves or ‘90s-inspired pre-Y2K futurism. Ayres draws inspiration from Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, as well as producers like J Dilla and DJ Harrison. After dropping out of Boston’s Berklee College of Music, the Long Island native emerged in 2017 with debut EP Drive Slow. His DIY approach to music continued with 2018’s debut album Something to Feel and the sophomore Juicebox the following year. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _b...
SPIN Daybreaker: 12 New Songs To Unwind With
Welcome back, Daybreakers. It’s another Friday and looking back at the past seven days, it’s safe to say a wave of hope has been cast across the nation. What better way to complete a week of new beginnings than with new records from promising new artists? This week brings you a variety of tracks circulating the indie-pop, alternative/soulful R&B, hip-hop and indie-alternative spaces. Whether you want to groove your way into the weekend or destress by slowing things down, this curation will satisfy all moods and will keep your soul in tune. This week’s three incredible standouts include Virginia duo Vacation Manor, who bring nothing but feel-good realness on “Can’t Run Forever,” the man of the R&B hour Mac Ayres and unique multi-instrumentalist CARRTOONS who team up to deliver a sou...
