Malin Lewis
Malin Lewis is an innovator and an award-winning, multi-instrumentalist who melds Scottish West coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe. Hair tingling, philosophical and dance-inducing melodies inspired by European folk traditions, queerness and the universe.
Having toured across the UK, Canada and Europe, Malin released their celebrated debut album 'Halocline' in May 2024 on Hudson Records. A Halocline is a visible layer that forms between salt and fresh water and is home to a unique microbial ecosystem. Halocline is a metaphor for Malin’s trans identity and living in a space in between; a beautiful space between a binary.
Malin's unique timbre is born from the deep connection that comes from making and composing for their own instrument. Their one-of-a-kind two-octave Smallpipe creates a whole new world of sound, captivating audiences at every opportunity.
Inspired by the likes of Martyn Bennett, Duncan Chisholm and Sharron Shannon their music is as lively as it is thought-provoking and sensitive. Recently, Malin has been recording music for The Outrun starring Saoirse Ronan, composing for contemporary dance and theatre and has been learning the tradition of the extinct Finnish Bagpipes.
