Milo McMahon

Milo McMahon is a 28-year-old singer, songwriter and producer based out of Montréal, Canada. Blending aspects of alt folk, dissonant surf core and what his treeplanting buddies call "screef rock", McMahon’s multifarious canon weaves the stories and terrain of his Irish-Canadian upbringing, from his earliest days in Winnipeg and Ireland to his summers spent plugging trees into the rugged backwoods in the northwest, and his more recent emergence as a cultivated and multitalented entertainer in Montreal. Crowds and critics take easily to McMahon, not only through the creative energy of his songs, but to his laid-back charisma and charm on the stage.

McMahon is constantly experimenting with new material, bringing fresh energy and excitement to every performance. Whether it’s the miles he plotted laying timber crops as a planter, or the welcomed toil of refining his craft in Canada and overseas, his mettle seeps through his recorded work and shines in his live sets. His songs embark on themes of rural and urban isolation, persistence and above all his passionate outlook on love and life. These nuances share space on stage with his witty and flexible storytelling motifs and the constantly evolving flourishes of his musical improvisations.

Milo McMahon’s upcoming tour takes him from Vancouver to Halifax, across Ireland and the UK and around mainland Europe, with showcase performances at Canadian Music Week and NXNE, Canada's two biggest new music festivals. He’ll be backed by Mike Beaton, whose exhilarating drumming and tasteful samples trigger the perfect pace for McMahon’s infectious musical and theatrical escapades. It all adds up to one of the most exciting live shows you’ll see in the coming year.