Mike McKenzie (born Michael McTernan) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Career In 2019, McKenzie won the inaugural BBC Radio Scotland Singer-Songwriter of the Year Award. The winner was determined by judges Fran Healy (Travis), Horse McDonald, Geoff Ellis (DF Concerts), Karine Polwart and Dee Bahl.
Outside of his solo work, McKenzie is the lead vocalist for collaborative project PJ Moore & Co., alongside the Blue Nile's PJ Moore and composer Malcolm Lindsay. They released their debut album When a Good Day Comes in September 2022.
He has performed live at multiple venues around Scotland including SWG3, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, the Queen's Hall, Rosslyn Chapel, Albert Halls, Stirling, The Hug & Pint, TRNSMT Festival, Hidden Door Festival and the Barrowland Ballroom.
He has supported major touring artists including Lucy Spraggan, Vraell, Wet Wet Wet, Horse McDonald and Big Sleep.
McKenzie made his debut on BBC Radio Scotland's The Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart in August 2023 as part of their Edinburgh Festival Special alongside Luke La Volpe and Rianne Downey
McKenzie's debut album 'I'd Wait Again' was released on 25 April 2025 through Metro 13 Records.
Discography
Albums TitleDetailsTrack listingI'd Wait Again Released: 25 April 2025 Label: Metro 13 Records Formats: Digital Download, CD, VinylOut AliveI Don't Wanna KnowMr. BANG!SunshineHide & SeekHomesickMourn YouBirdsongTime For LoveControl The TideAll I NeedBreathe You In
EP's TitleYearTrack listingSongwriter Vol.12020Loved By YouSaving GraceLittle By LittleBest VersionDanielFor The Record2021Hold Me in Your ArmsNow I KnowOne More NightEasyFor The RecordThe Art Of Change2022Getting OlderWhere Did You Go?This HouseLover
Singles TitleYearAlbum / EPLove Like This2019 -Happy2020 -The Christmas Song2020 -Saving Grace2021 -Hold Me in Your Arms2021For The RecordGetting Older2022The Art of ChangeWhere Did You Go?This HouseLoverTreading Water2023 -Shelter (Years Later)2024 -Out Alive2025I'd Wait AgainTime For LoveHomesickMr. BANG!
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