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.
Yes! Your show was a grand kickoff to the weekend! Oh and thanks for posing for a picture with me after the show- yep, it's a winner. and if you're really coming back to frigid Spokane- I would definitely have to make it to your show! Keep me updated on that if ya can, and Spokane isn't actually that bad...I bet I could figure out some quirky-fun-touristy things for you to do..since you'll be in town again =)
Aye yo lil Homie! I Love your new music video! It's on time warner cable's music choice! lol I was working out and was like oh what's this? :D heheheheehahahahahahahaah!
oh my jesus, i love the avett brothers. their music is almost as incredible as yours. maybe i like your music so much because they've influenced you..
but seriously, you should do a cover. that'd be freakin shweeet! maybe pretty girl from san francisco or will you return. or just anything cus its all amazing :D
I'll try my best....I can probably make it to the tampa concert u have comin up!! I hope!! I'm like 40 minutes north of tampa... Thanks again for addin me..... ttyl....have a good weekend :)
ohh any time! :) i saw a video on this website and it caught my attention one day ill go to a show in tampa! or if you tour any closer like in west palm or broward area <3
Hey Matt, I've been meaning to drop you a line...I recently gave you a shout out in my latest blog installment. If you get a few spare minutes, I'd appreciate you having a look and letting me know what you think. To find me - just google 'secret agent mel'...that is where I'm at! Cheers! Mel x
No problem Matt. I actually heard that you are going to be touring with Jason Castro early next year & came to check you out. I'm really digging your tunes and hope to be able to see you and Jason on tour, hopefully you'll come to Chicago.