When you listen to Matt Hires, what comes across is the sound of an artist self-assured, authentic, and at ease with being completely and utterly himself. On his debut F-Stop/ Atlantic release, Take Us To The Start, the 23-year-old Florida native fuses the intimacy of the great singer/songwriters with indelible pop/rock hooks and propulsive rhythms. The result is a mesmerizing collection of songs that are immediately enchanting, while becoming more deeply rewarding with each listen.
Produced by Eric Rosse (Sara Bareilles), Take Us To The Start is filled with delights, most notably Hires’s voice, an instrument striking in its warmth, expressiveness, and ability to convey a multitude of emotions within a single song. From the first notes of “Honey, Let Me Sing You A Song,” Matt’s vocals envelop the listener, creating an intimate, captivating realm.
matt i cant wait to see you at the basement in columbus on monday. i met you when you came to my school (Hilliard Darby) and ive been listening to you every since. im so glad your coming back!
Have you ever considered doing a duo or something with Paolo Nutini? You should, it would be an awesome pair. I will see you when you head to San Fran in Oct. At least I think its in October.? Ahh oh well, either way I will see ya there!
thank you matt for accepting my band page and helping me out. any words of wisdom you'd care to share would be greatly appreciated!! i am a huge fan of your song "honey, let me sing you a song"!! i hope our paths can cross somewhere along this musical journey!! keep the vision alive with your great music!! love, kelsey (: