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Eric Matthews
Rock / Pop / Indie

"waging war on science since 1979"


United States

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Member Since5/8/2007
Band Websiteericmatthewsmusic.com
Band MembersPoe, Baudelaire, Hesse, and Bukowski
InfluencesNever mind the pageantry and pomp of me listing all the great symphonic names of the 19th to mid-20th century. It's about pop and rock music, correct? But just to name a few...

50's: nothing

60's: Burt Bacharach, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, The Left Banke, and Scott Walker.

70's: Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Todd Rundgren, Robert Wyatt, Peter Gabriel, Dennis Wilson, Gordon Lightfoot, Elton John, Billy Joel, and Wings/Paul McCartney

80's: ABC, A-Ha, Captain Sensible, The Church, Cocteau Twins, The Cure, The Damned, Dead Can Dance, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Echo and the Bunnymen, Insect Fear, King, Men at Work, Gary Numan, Soft Cell, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Smiths, David Sylvian, Tears for Fears, This Mortal Coil, U2, Wham/G.Michael, XTC, and Kissing the Pink.

90's: The Grays, Jane's Addiction, Richard Davies, The Moles, Stone Temple Pilots, The Divine Comedy, James Angell, Jeff Buckley, Brookville, Butterfly Child, Micah Green, The Clientele, Jason Falkner, Ben Folds, The Frogs, Nada Surf, Oasis, Radiohead, Sebadoh, Spookey Ruben, Supergrass, Tahiti 80, and Jason Wolfstein

00+: Keane.

Sounds LikeI would like to say like nobody but people continually mention people like: Nick Drake, Colin Blunstone, Elliott Smith, Love, David Sylvian, etc. I think I sound like the rainy half of the west coast.
Record LabelEmpyrean Records / Sub Pop / WEA / Flydaddy
Type of LabelMajor







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   About Eric Matthews
NEW MUSIC FROM ERIC MATTHEWS!!!

The Imagination Stage (hands down the best record that Eric Matthews has ever made – even MOJO agreed with us!). Not only does the CD include a booklet with original artwork by Anthony Difatta, when you order direct from Empyrean you get a beautiful 18x24 poster of the amazing cover painting of Eric Matthews by Anthony Difatta. Here's the really special part: each poster is hand signed by Eric Matthews and hand numbered by the man himself. These are limited to the first 500 orders and once they are gone, they are gone. Each package will also receive a special bonus CD with two bonus tracks (songs not available anywhere else).

Speaking of exclusive offers… We wanted to take this time to encourage all fans who buy our releases to take advantage of ordering from our store. Not only do you get one-of-a-kind exclusives and bonus music, it also helps the artist by getting the direct sale of their work.

Print Media: It's heavy in here ... again?.

With "The Imagination Stage," Eric Matthews is finally, fully back. Not only does his new Empyrean Records album mark a return to the glorious form that put Eric on the map in the first place, but it charts a stirring departure from the pop norm. Conscious craft drawn from a subconscious spark. Music conjured from "a deeper, more mysterious place," as he puts it. Dream pop in the truest sense of the phrase.
What the press has to say about Mr Matthews and his music:

"For the past decade or so, it's been hip to use terms like orchestral pop, and drop 'auteur' names like Brian Wilson or Jimmy Webb. Eric Matthews was there first, and does it best… Simply exquisite." - MOJO

"Eric Matthews is a pop rarity and he knows it…" - The New York Times

"Eric Matthews has one thing the post-rock hordes never will: taste." –SPIN

Please click here to order the package.

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Eric Matthews came to the art of making records in the old fashioned way of playing in a couple bands, making a few little 45's with people like Lou Barlow, Bob Fay, Richard Davies, etc. With Richard, Eric made something called "the Cardinal record". That was in 1994, and this "Cardinal record" put Eric on the map in the field of arranging, producing, and performing multiple instruments in the studio environment. The record did very well which led to Eric getting a record deal with Sub Pop/WEA records, and a publishing deal with Polygram/Universal Music Publishing.

Eric made two well-loved albums while at Sub Pop and then after a brief time away (not in prison) returned to the business of making solo records under the Empyrean Records label. In 2005 Empyrean released "Six Kinds Of Passion Looking For An Exit", and in 2006 "Foundation Sounds". And out now (APRIL 29th, 2008) is Eric's latest masterpiece, "The Imagination Stage".

Collaborations: Richard Davies, Lou Barlow, Jason Falkner, and Bob Fay.

Session work with: Tahiti 80, Pugwash, Spookey Ruben, Brookville, Chocolat, James Angell, Volovan, to name but a few...

Don't forget to check out Eric's exciting new side-project Seinking Ships, with co-sounder Christopher Seink and guest vocalist Miki Berenyi (LUSH). Below you will find them on Eric's top friend list.

Visit the official Eric Matthews website for more details regarding all things Eric:

www.ericmatthewsmusic.com








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May 17 2008 12:57 PM

Thanks for the add Eric

Paul
James





May 17 2008 10:13 AM

Tesla never struck me as being especially vindictive - even a bit magnanimous, despite intensely disliking Edison (can't fault him for THAT)....he did, after all, selflessly forfeit his Westinghouse returns and never stopped trying to provide free energy resources.....also, if ANYONE could direct his own reincarnation, it's Tesla!
James





May 17 2008 9:23 AM

Yes, I do believe that Tesla WOULD have his own MySpace page (if he doesn't ALREADY - make of that what you will:)
Jaq Gallier





May 16 2008 10:20 AM

yea. i suppose youve got 1 week left before summer.. although here in calif.. its always SUMMER! hahah..
Jaq Gallier





May 16 2008 10:05 AM

i see youve got your top femme fatale's up again! ;) xo
May





May 16 2008 12:16 AM

Number 2?! What did I do to deserve that? So how are you?
Mark Cottrell





May 15 2008 5:26 PM

Although not as skilled as you Eric, I do empathise with your statements in the blog.
Long may you run!
Jaq Gallier





May 15 2008 8:01 AM

strike a pose.. (press play)..strike a pose...(delete).. strike a pose.. smoke and mirrors my dear.. smoke and mirrors.. ;)
ekym





May 14 2008 10:58 PM

hey brother, have a great weekend.. Talk with you soon...

Peace!
inga





May 14 2008 1:31 PM

Why only a dollar for a song? You are worth so much more.
Infrarouge





May 14 2008 12:08 PM

Thanks for the add !
You're a genius... :-)
Infrarouge.
weller


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May 14 2008 10:51 AM

available in wax?!
inga





May 13 2008 11:08 PM

Your music still makes men jealous and women melt. Ha Ha!! I hope your eye is doing well. I have prayed.
KLEE-R





May 13 2008 9:59 AM

this is really a nice compliment...thanks
Some of your beautiful songs give me similar feelings...sad and soulful
You are a sound poet.
KLEE-R





May 13 2008 6:11 AM

hope is a compliment!!!
Jaq Gallier





May 12 2008 11:10 AM

you into dirt bikes? hahah (before the internet?.. you mean like brontosaurus burgers?.. xo
inga





May 12 2008 1:09 AM

powder balls???
SPONGERS VS THE WHOLE WORLD





May 11 2008 3:31 AM

WELCOME ! to our favourite list.
turn up eric matthews the neighbours are listening !
inga





May 10 2008 4:45 PM

these precious things.
I LUV MY BOYZ....





May 9 2008 1:12 PM

AW, COUSIN THANK'S FOR THE COMMENT U MADE MY DAY!!...LOL......I KNOW SHY THAT'S ME IM STILL THAT WAY..LOL...
Aaron Artizan





May 9 2008 12:46 PM

Cheers for the add Eric. I got 'Its Heavy In Here' when it first came out. Totally awesome record man

Aaron Artizan
inga





May 9 2008 12:11 PM

I love it you opportunist.
They will pay me to stop! rock on your dirty boy!!!!
Brendan





May 9 2008 7:04 AM

So nice to finally be getting my hard copy of the Imagination Stage. Hope all is well with you and that the eye gets better.
CAT





May 7 2008 2:34 PM

love your music!!
inga





May 6 2008 2:16 PM

Are you completely serious you watch football? With such a sweet voice of honesty? My dear! I am shocked. Do you play football too? Oh my. My image of your docile nature has been tarnished.
I guess you are a Stud Muffin.
Geez
inga





May 5 2008 12:03 PM

I am happy that you feel better. Accidents happen, funny though that you have such a high pain threshold.
Trooper!
Nathan+Music=Happy





May 5 2008 8:18 AM

hey eric
sweet profile! whats up?
Jaq Gallier





May 4 2008 10:55 PM

i had to come back to the beauty here.. :) xoj
inga





May 4 2008 3:04 PM

I went to church today and got upon my knees and prayed for your blessed eye.
I also lit a candle.
love inga
weller


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May 4 2008 9:53 AM

hey mister matthews.... like your stuff from the sub pop to now, you re the ,link between the brian wilson arrangement genius and the sunshine pop mood!
long live to you!
kenmatorama





May 4 2008 9:24 AM

Eric! It's so nice to have such a talented friend, thanks a lot!
Cole





May 3 2008 11:07 AM

OUCH !!!!!!
inga





May 2 2008 2:53 PM

Do not blaime the parental figures.
a fish that walks and a dog that talks
Jesus I cannot spell. I was listening to Dylan, actually still am. I paid some dues tangled up in blue. I have energy I will send some for your poor eye. I think your wife knows how to make Lemonade. love always inga
written by an Italian poet from the 16th century written
music in the cafes at night and revolution in the aire.
inga





May 2 2008 2:45 PM

you are so funny! My heart is full of joy and harmonicas.
inga





May 2 2008 2:29 PM

Bob Dylan and I are praying for your eye!!
inga





May 2 2008 11:54 AM