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mattoidz
Rock / Powerpop / Alternative

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Member Since1/4/2006
Band Websitewww.mattoidz.com
Band Members

Hefin Thomas - Vox & Guitar

Gareth Delve - Vox & Bass

Rhys James - Guitar & Vox

Steve Owen - Drums

InfluencesJess, Foo Fighters, DOM, Weezer, QOTSA, Adar Tydfor, Nirvana, Cartoon, SFA, Ashokan, Green Day, The Who, Queen, Cerrig Melys, Supergrass, Oasis, Frank Zappa, Dandy Warhols, Metallica, Bois y Frenni, The Caves, U2, SOAD, Talisman, Graham Coxon
Sounds Like

Hot Press magazine said: "Squalling guitars and thundering drums… Mattoidz prove that you dont have to sing in English or American to do the real rock thing" (Jackie Hayden, Hot Press manager)

Soundnation magazine said (about album Edrych yn well o bell): " Now falling somewhere betweeen Ash and Jimmy Eat World… By the closing El Pueblo vs Heddlur Byd which features a fat-as-you-like riff and Ennio Morricone style trumpets, youll be wondering how the last 37 minutes disappeared so quickly. And thats always a good sign."

The Daily Post said: "...music to pogo to - like Californian band Weezer, but imbued with the feel of an altogether different west coast."

Dywedodd Y Selar: “Hiwmor, gwleidyddiaeth, pync-pop melodaidd – i gyd yn Gymraeg. Mae Mattoidz wedi profi ei fod yn gallu cael ei wneud.”

The Guardian said: “…incomprehensible psych-pop and indie joys”

Record LabelMy Imaginary Label
Type of LabelIndie


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   About mattoidz

A brief history of....

Emerging from the caves of the Preseli mountains in Pembrokeshire, Mattoidz played their first gig as support to Gruff Rhys of SFA after winning a battle of the bands contest. The band then recorded a session for Radio Cymru and released their first EP in 2003 on the Rasp label which secured early airplay and media attention.

In 2004, after Steve Owen joined on drums, the band played over 100 gigs in 18 months and built a strong fanbase. Mattoidz subsequently released the single Y Dyn Telesales - a song about a Telesales man selling timeshares in Rhyl. The single was nominated for single of the year by Radio Cymru and the video (directed by Daf Palfrey) was voted as the best of the year by Maes-e.com users.

In 2005, Mattoidz released their debut album Edrych yn well o bell (Look better from a distance) which was produced by guitarist Rhys James. The album was nominated for album of the year in the 2006 Radio Cymru awards at which Mattoidz were voted band of the year. The band were also nominated for Best Welsh language band at the Pop Factory Awards in 2006.

In 2007, Mattoidz released the single 'Z-List' on the groups own label (My Imaginary Label) and were again nominated for most popular band in the 2007 Radio Cymru awards.

On October 13th 2008, the band released their second album - Llygaid cau a dilyn trefn (Eyes closed and follow orders) - on My Imaginary Label.

Releases available from Dockrad's digital online shop, Itunes, Tunetribe, Napster, www.sebon.co.uk, www.popethyngymraeg.com, www.fflach.co.uk, and all the best Welsh independent music shops

Clawr albym Mattoidz - Llygaid Cau a Dilyn TrefnNew album cover - Llygaid cau a dilyn trefn (Eyes closed and follow orders)


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Jul 7 2009 3:29 PM

diolch mattoidz, Cx
Not The Only Clown In The Village





Jun 15 2009 2:28 PM


BenSem - Are You A BenSem Music Junkie





Jun 13 2009 1:01 PM

Hey hows it going. Hope is well. I was wondering if you would like to have a free album? You can get it at http://www.megaupload.com/?f=3NNQTYF1
I would love to know what you think

Speak soon

Sem
Centascope





Jun 10 2009 4:06 PM

Hi mattoidz

Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.

N.E.S DEATH 2 THE DJ TRACK IS HERE YA!FIREEEEE





May 5 2009 8:22 PM

HEY COMING BY TO SHOW u madd LOVE AND WISH YOU A GREAT WEEK!


N.E.S
smoothfellaz da movement
www.twitter.com/mrnes
sopranocity comming real soon!
Gigs Cymdeithas





Apr 14 2009 8:06 PM

Taith tafod 2009 - http://cymdeithas.org/adloniant/


17/04/09 - Clwb Rygbi Crymych - Eitha Tal Ffranco, Y Bandana, Huw M, 7pm.
£5


18/04/09 - Bryn Consti, Aberystwyth - Eitha Tal Ffranco, Y Bandana, Huw M, Adrift, DJ Cynan Llwyd, 7pm £5


02/05/09 - Greek Taverna, Bangor - Eitha Tal Ffranco, Wyrligigs, Y Bandana, Creision Hud, 7pm, £5


09/05/09 - Plas Coch, Bala - Eitha Tal Ffranco, Y Bandana, Y Ffrwchnedd, Candella 7pm, £5


13/05/09 - Great Escape, Merthyr Tudful - Eitha Tal Ffranco, Y Betti Galws, Huw M, Osian Hedd 7pm, £4


15/05/09 - Milkwood Jam, Abertawe - Eitha Tal Ffranco, Huw M, Wyrligigs, Steffan Huw, DJ Esyllt Williams, 7.
30pm, £5


taith-tafod09.jpg

Bridge Promotion





Apr 9 2009 11:53 PM

Shy Fx Live @ The Waterside,Carmarthen Friday 10th April 2009

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Crud Cast





Mar 4 2009 9:47 PM

Mattoidz are on this week's show - just click the logo to listen, freak out and insert phallic vegetables into impossible places...
Y Gwarth





Feb 6 2009 9:51 PM

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can newydd ///// new song

"BALED SGYM GYM"



ygwarthygwarthygwarthygwarth

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Math Bolton





Jan 30 2009 10:17 PM

Hi there, Just wanted to let you know that there's a new song up from my upcoming album called 'I'ts Getting Harder', and i was just hoping that you could find the time to come and have a listen and maybe let me know what you think. Thank you. Math Bolton.
Just Like Frank





Jan 18 2009 9:46 PM

hey! sut ma'n mynd? newydd recordio can newydd, be chi'n feddwl? diolch, steffan x

(ooh, ag o ble ma'r enw yn dod?)
The StageNames RIP





Jan 16 2009 6:43 PM

NEW TUNE

"jack"

www. myspace. com/thestagenamesuk
Crud Cast





Jan 13 2009 9:33 PM

Check out Mattoidz and an hour of other top bands on this week's Crud Cast...
Just click the logo and play the show...
Centascope





Jan 13 2009 5:39 PM

The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.


Sea Magnet





Jan 11 2009 1:17 PM

Hi mattoidz!!
Thanks for accepting the add :-)
Our new album 'Call you liar' coming soon,
come check out some of the songs, tell us what you think, we'd appreciate the feedback..
Have a great day!
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adrift





Jan 2 2009 5:46 PM

Hey

Nethon ni joio'r set nos lun bois, a odd e'n fraint i gael ware ar yr un lineup a chi fyd. Ni disgwyl mlan gigio lot mwy yn ystod y blwyddyn newydd a gyda lot rhagor o fandiau, a hefyd chi to wrth gwrs.

Welwn ni chi cyn hir,

adrift
Anthony Mulcahy





Dec 23 2008 12:09 PM

Happy Xmas!
Chwarter Call





Dec 6 2008 5:56 PM

Iawn ogia? Diolch am yr add bois. Dwi'n licio stwff chi, zlist yn enwedig. Welwn i chi rywbryd yn y dyfodol mae'n siwr.
Tom
Chwarter Call
xx
BenSem - Are You A BenSem Music Junkie





Dec 6 2008 12:41 PM

Hey Hows it going ? Its been hectic here with the new album coming out. You can get your free download of Constant Dream on Christmas Day by signing up now to our mailing list at www. bensem. com

What have you been up to

Sem
Just Like Frank





Dec 6 2008 12:41 PM

diolch yn fawr!
a haa cant polish a turd, probably best saying ever.
diolch, steffan x
Skep





Dec 6 2008 1:45 AM

YOU ARE the best north-Pembrokeshire rock band (Heblaw am Melfyn a'r Smelfyns o Foncath, wrth gwrs)
Ian





Dec 5 2008 11:24 AM

O. fuck, ie, so I did! Damn, I'm good. Odw, glei, dj'o weekend yma.
Chi lot mas?
Ian





Dec 4 2008 12:02 PM

THE GUARDIAN?????????!!!!!
Y Gwarth





Nov 26 2008 5:43 PM

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Y GWARTH ::::::::::: Y GWARTH



Y GWARTH :::::::::: Y GWARTH

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Brigyn





Nov 18 2008 3:25 PM

Haleliwia

Diolch! // Thanks!

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