Breagh MacKinnon

Breagh MacKinnon (born 1991), known professionally as Breagh Isabel, is a Canadian recording artist, songwriter, and producer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has written for a variety of Canadian artists, including Banners, Donovan Woods, Classified, Jocelyn Alice, and Ria Mae.

Breagh MacKinnon
BornJanuary 17, 1991
Occupation(s)Songwriter, performer, recording artist
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2009–present
Associated actsClassified,Port Cities, Gordie Sampson, David Myles, Dave Sampson
Websitehttp://www.breaghmackinnon.com/

Life and career

Born into a musical family on Cape Breton Island, MacKinnon began writing songs in high school.[1] In college, she majored in jazz piano performance, while writing and recording music of her own.[2] In 2015, MacKinnon teamed up with fellow singer-songwriters Dylan Guthro and Carleton Stone to form the band Port Cities.[3] In 2016, the band was signed to turtlemusik/Warner Music. Port Cities' debut album, produced by Gordie Sampson, was released on February 10, 2017.[4] That same year, the band took home five Nova Scotia Music Awards, winning Entertainer of the Year, Digital Artist of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Pop Recording of the Year, and Recording of the Year.[5]

MacKinnon parted ways with the band in 2019, following the release of their single "Sorry," which was co-produced by Grammy-winning Canadian songwriter and producer Greg Wells.[6]

MacKinnon made her production debut in 2020, co-producing the single "Missing Me" by Jocelyn Alice and Mathew V, released in 604 Records. In the spring of 2020, MacKinnon, as Breagh Isabel, featured as a recording artist and co-writer on the single "Good News," by the award-winning Canadian rapper and producer Classified.[7]

MacKinnon is an out member of the LGBTQ community.[8]

Selected Discography
Year Title Artist(s) Album Credits
2016 "Between Cities" Donovan Woods Hard Settle, Not Troubled Writer
"I Don't Wanna Know" Ria Mae Ria Mae Writer
"Learning to Love" David Myles Here and Now Writer, Artist
2017 "Astronaut" Port Cities Port Cities Writer, Artist
2018 "Shots Fired" Jodi Guthro Single Writer
"Burn That Bridge" Donovan Woods Both Sides Writer
"Red Light" Ria Mae My Love EP Writer, Artist
"Montreal" Port Cities Port Cities Writer, Artist
"Idea of You" Port Cities Port Cities Writer, Artist
2019 "Sorry" Port Cities Port Cities Writer, Artist
2020 "Good News" Classified Single Writer, Featured Artist
"Missing Me" Jocelyn Alice, Mathew V Single Writer, Co-Producer
"King of Spades 2" T Thomason, Rose Cousins Single Writer, Co-Producer

References
  1. "Sydney musician and student receives Fred Sherratt award for outstanding achievement". thechronicleherald.ca. Halifax, Nova Scotia. 2 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  2. "Q&A with NewSong Contest Finalist Breagh Mackinnon". newsong-music.com. Halifax, Nova Scotia: NewSong, LLC. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. Thompson, Aly (14 January 2015). "Halifax musicians put solo careers aside, join forces for new band Port Cities". metronews.ca. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Metro Halifax. Archived from the original on 29 October 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  4. "Port Cities features 3 friends with great vocal blend". CBC.ca. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 16 August 2016.
  5. Thorne, Tara (6 November 2017). "Your 2017 Music Nova Scotia award winners". thecoast.ca. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  6. "Port Cities - "Sorry" - Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  7. Cooke, Stephen (14 April 2020). "Classified to share Good News with new music and social media campaign". The Chronicle Herald. Halifax, Nova Scotia: SaltWire Network.
  8. Daw, Stephen (14 February 2018). "Donovan Woods Features Gay Couple in Music Video & Talks LGBTQ Inclusivity in Country Music: "It's Really Frustrating"". billboard.com. New York, New York.
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