Matt grew up close to the coast in Suffolk, and is the son of a talented artist and music fanatic. As such, he has been exposed to a broad range of influences, but music is the one that has stuck.
Like many youngsters he was handed a guitar at 15 and was soon playing in a band with friends. Before long his own material was creeping into sets alongside the covers the crowds expected.
Full-time employment followed and so, too, the usual excesses of youth, but disillusionment with this lifestyle, and especially with his job, led to his decision in 2003 to leave the rat-race entirely and head for California.
LA became home for the next 12 months and heralded an exhilarating, inspirational and hugely creative period. Playing solo, or often with other artists, and without any safety net or friendly faces in the crowd, Matt undoubtedly found his voice. As his experiences broadened so did his writing, and the results are the raw, honest and bold emotional concerns he now documents in his songs.
Upon his return to the UK Matt immediately invested in a modest home studio and spent the next 18 months writing and recording his debut album ..The Village Idiot... This was launched in August 2006 at the ..Gig in the Park.. festival to great acclaim and interest, and he is already hard at work on the follow-up.
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hi matt. Frock are playing at the Geldeston Locks on Sunday at 12:00 midday! come along if you're free - will be good to see you! and bring Josie if she's around.... Jess xx
Just stopping by to let you know that I have finally gotten to post a brand new song up on myspace. I hope you'll take a listen and let me know what you think of it as you know, feedback is always appreciated.
The song is called "Woman Is on The Run" and it’s quite a bit different to the other songs I have posted so check it out if you can.
i think you need to write a new song with funny tuning especially cause now i have do ya like it are you recording any more songs tap back and thats how for now
i think you need to write a new song with funny tuning especially cause now i have do ya like it are you recording any more songs tap back and thats how for now
Hey, just wanted to say i think your album is awesome...didn't get to talk to you at church and wanted you to know...its great...maybe someday will chat in person!?!