Everything is an influence, work, friends, Oxygen, Love, Hate, "Culture, Alienation, Boredom & Despair". Books & Films are a big influence too, but seeing as I'm a musician - of some description - here's some bands/musicains/artists that have been a great inspiration;
>Cardiacs
>Nick Drake
>Góreki
>Cat Power
>Joy Divison
>Tortoise
>God Speed! You Black Emporer
>Aereogramme
>Palestrina
>Micheal Andrews
>Steve Reich
>'The Holy Bible' era, Manic Street Preachers
>Jackson and His Computer Band
>Yann Tiersen
>Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
>Vincent Gallo
>Pixies
>Can
>Mclusky
>The Focus Group
>Sylvain Chauveau
>Oceansize
Sounds Like
@ Nottingham, Bodega Social Club
"A message to those who arrive at live shows just in time for the headline act: one day you'll turn up when the doors open and maybe discover some hidden gem lurking at the bottom of the bill whose existence you were completely oblivious to mere minutes beforehand. One such example: Matt Fleetwood. His stage persona may seem shy and unassuming, but that's just the kind of guy he is. Let him loose near a guitar and a microphone, though, and he turns into alter ego TheCusp, a delay-infused melee of Josh Pearson’s scorched noise and Thom Yorke squabbling with Guy Garvey over inner city one-way systems; his howls transfixing those who've made the effort to venture in early." Dom Gourlay; Drowned In Sound
@ Leeds Library
"Matt Fleetwood certainly endears himself to me by
opening his set with a cover of Cardiacs' 'Billion'.
He's very Thom Yorke, no bad thing when that
makes for some powerful singing and battering
away at his acoustic guitar, plus some fun solos. He
throws in a bit of intricacy here and there, but for the
most part this is robust fare without frills."
Rob Wright; Sandman Magazine
Hello and Welcome!
(sit back, make yourself comfortable)
My name is Matt(hew) Fleetwood and this is my band TheCusp.
TheCusp is not me, nor is it you.
However TheCusp is currently in an evolutionary state. It is uncertain to us what TheCusp may evolve into, but it's travelling somewhere and expanding beyond our vision. When our eyes witness this 'change' you'll most certainly be informed.
We'd like to apologise for being vague at this stage, but that's just the way we are.
I hope you're having fun in Florida. I miss you lots! I'll be living in London over summer so look for gigs you want to go to and then come visit me? Yeah! xxx
Hello everybody, just to let you know of some exciting stuff we have coming up.
First, this Thursday(15th) we're going to be co-presenting a show on digital radio station Rock 24-7, you can listen to it at: http://www. rock247online. co. uk/. We're on between 11am and 2pm. You'll be able to hear our new single and b-side plus some of our favourite tracks and bands that have inspired and influenced us...
Next, we're playing in the Nottingham Market Square on 24th May as part of the BBC sponsored 'City Pulse' festival. We'll be on stage at 3pm...
Then, our new single 'Nurse! Nurse!' is out on 5th June via digital download. To celebrate this, we're making our gig on the same night, at the Dublin Castle, Camden, our launch party. Here we'll be giving away free CD singles. You can get one of the 50 free guestlist places to this gig by sending us your name...
Finally, if you can't make it on the 5th (or want to see us again) then come to Tommy Flynn's in Camden on the 25th June...
Hope you're all OK?? We have a few upcoming shows to tell you about so if you fancy popping along then do let us know and we'll arrange some form of free/cheap entry for you! The dates are as follows:
28th April - Liverpool Carling Academy, Supporting Envy & Other Sins
2nd May - Nottingham Bodega Social, Supporting Twisted Wheel
5th May - Cambridge Barfly, Supporting Twisted Wheel
6th May - Northampton Soundhaus, Supporting Twisted Wheel
24th May - Manchester Academy 2, Supporting Bob Mould
Thanks to everyone that has purchased our debut E.P 'THE RECOVERY' and a reminder to those who haven't bought it yet it is available from itunes and gigantic. com. We also have a brand new website at the address below where you can play pong!
Thanks and take care!!
+THE RECOVERY+ www. therecovery. co. uk www. myspace. com/therecovery1
Hey man. Nice work on the reviews, especially drowned in sound! Sorry you couldn't make it last night, room was a bit empty, but upon hearing the headline band we understood why. See you soon.
How did YOUR set go? Shame they didnt get to see you play.
Sounds like the Twilight Sad put on a good show. I've only been to the Social a few times but I dont think its the best place for loud gigs sound-wise really is it...
I forgot about Always Waiting For! Yeah, was ace to hear that for the first time also! Had a few drinks with the band which was cool....so far the only gig they've got lined up is one in Russia!! They got a very good reception in London, so hopefully there'll be more gigs on the way soon...there better be!
Good luck with that gig tomorrow! You lucky bastard! I'm jealous! :-p
You're supporting the Twilight Sad!!!!!!!!!!!!! You jammy bugger! :-) That is fecking awesome!!! I love the band but alas have not yet seen them live. Apparently they are supposed to be mega LOUD live!
The Six By Seven gig was possibly my most favourite of theirs. Loud as fuck and a brill setlist. james even got his sax out. Was great to finally get to hear Get A Real tattoo and Beautiful Shape live! You can see the full setlist on the forum.
Matt, you are mental. I saw the comment on the Default This page. I liked it! You DEFINITELY are invited and you should definitely come! Check out the bands on the myspace.
Woo I'm back for a month soon, let's hang out more! xxx
thanks for the add.. loving your "about me" section... very mysterious! =) i really liked "we are the dead". Hope you enjoyed my music! have a good week and don't be too depressed its a monday! Anna LC x
hey ypuuu im awsum ta soz i aint been on myspaze much lol erm youve got ma invite from loise and srah for there party iv got your invite at home so yer pop in to denby or ill tell you about it on myspace wat you been up to over the crinbo??? pwb love you love me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Yeah man! What happened to Mr Corgan at the Pumpkins gig..? Has he given an explanation for his sharp exit yet? To be honest though, i dont blame him, the crowd were shit and the sound was poor. What a rockstar! This is how i like my rockstars to behave. I was gutted though as i'd of loved to of heard some stuff from Gish and more from Siamese Dream. Wait 'till i see him, i'm gonna give him a right telling off... x
Hello Fleetwood Matt! Was a pleasure meeting you and sharing the stage with you and I hope that i get to see you perform again soon matey. Was real good.
Hello!! Hope you're Ok!? Really Sorry about the shameless self promotion but we promise it's only this once to celebrate the debut EP! Thanks for your support and if you can make it to any of these dates please let us know and we'll definetly get you on a cheap list!
1ST FEBRUARY - NOTTS TRENT UNIVERSITY, NOTTINGHAM
7TH FEBRUARY - THE THEKLA, BRISTOL
17TH FEBRUARY - THE BODEGA SOCIAL, NOTTINGHAM (SUPPORTING MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA)
20TH FEBRUARY - HOXTON BAR AND GRILL, LONDON (SUPPORTING THE BLAKES)
23RD FEBRUARY - THE CHAPEL, HUDDERSFIELD
Also if you live in the Nottingham or Bristol areas keep an ear out for us on your local BBC frequency over the weekend.
Hey! Thanks for your kind comment! Yes i cant wait for tonight.. A Valentines date with the Samshing Pumpkins! Didnt know Oceansize were supporting..Thats ace! Look forward to seeing you guys soon! Take it easy. Lisa x
Every Thursday we will be presenting a variety of events including live acoustic performances, poetry, visual art, film and television, dance, performing art, comedy. All to be exhibited throughout the caves and other unique set
