C. MacLeod hails from the Isle of Lewis, a place draped in tradition and history.
One of the most dramatic landscapes in the British Isles, this combination of folklore and natural beauty seeps into his work.
Striking up a creative relationship with Ethan Johns, the producer has helped expand on C. MacLeod's enthralling template of Americana.
New cut 'Old Fire' is a case in point. Slow-burning, it flickers with a graceful sense of lyricism, as the songwriter describes "a tough guy" from his local village, skin worn down by years of labour.
Tune in now.
Catch C. Macleod at the Sebright Arms, London tonight (March 21st).