Hi, My name is Matt Tyler and I'm a 24 year old singer/songwriter from Birmingham.
Influenced by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, and Dylan I perform in the genre of Acoustic Rock/Folk.
I record, write and produce on my own label Dannyboy Records and have a Worldwide Digital Distribution deal with Orchard Music of New York.
My music is available on all good digital music stores worldwide including iTunes, eMusic, Napster, Amazon, 7 Digital etc.. as well as my own website and eBay. Downloads are now in 6 figures worldwide (100,000+).
I have received airplay up and down the country (UK) on Radio Stations such as BBC Radio WM, BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio Shropshire, BRMB, Beacon FM, Isles FM (Record of the week), Loch Drummond FM, Radio Wolf and Vale FM amongst others. I was also twice a semi finalist in The UK Song Writing Contest (05 and 06).
I have been gigging for over 7 years now and played over 600 gigs. Playing venues such as Birmingham Town Hall, The Birmingham Rep, Wolverhampton Civic Hall, Buxton Opera House, Southport Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre (Cannock), The Crescent Theatre, The MAC, The Custard Factory,The Birmingham Library Theatre, The Old Rep, The Cavern (Liverpool) and The Hard Rock Cafe (Birmingham) and The Royal Spa Centre.
In addition I have also played festivals such as The Acoustic Festival Of Britain, Oxjam, Warwick Folk Festival, Fuse Festival, Buskathon, Artsfest, Gigbeth and Sutton Arts Fest.
In 2006 I completed a successful mini tour of The USA. Playing dates in Nashville, Memphis, and Florida.
In 2008 I embarked on a tour of the West Midlands on The Dead Flowers By Midnight Tour 2008.
In 2009 I was was honoured to play support to Birmingham Music Legend Raymond Froggatt on his UK tour "Blue and Gold Tour 2009" .
I have been fortunate enough to have played with many big names in the music industry including the likes of Raymond Froggatt, Steve Gibbons, Trevor Burton (The Move), Allan Taylor (English Folk Legend) and Mick Feeney (Irish Folk Star).
As of 2008 I now play as one half of the duo/band "Lost Heroes" who are in my top friends. More news on what they are up to very soon!
I also run my own Internet radio station "Matt Tyler Radio". Its on air 24/7 and you can listen in at: www.live365.com/stations/matttylermusic
Additionally, I run "Matt Tyler T.V." at:
www.youtube.com/matttylermusic (New video added every week!).
Recent releases include:
“Brilliant Disguise” (Nov 06) DMB003, A Springsteen tribute album featuring songs from the Boss’ many eras of music with a Tyler twist.
My first all original material album “Dead Flowers By Midnight” (July 07) DBM005 http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=267590706&s=143444
And my latest release "Jonah's Revenge" DBM008. (Out Nov 08). Once again, all self-penned material.
I am currently working on my brand new album "No Lifeguard Required" DBM009. Which should be released early 2010.
For more info on myself and my music check out the website www.matttyler.co.uk
There you can find the latest news updates, gig listing, and online shop and much, much more.
For queries, booking enquiries or even just to say hi, you can message me on here or alternatively email me at matttyler4928@yahoo.co.uk I would love to hear from you
As well as on myspace I also have a group "Matt Tyler Music" on facebook.
If you want you can add me to your ilike artists and add/dedicate my songs to your facebook profile here:
http://apps.facebook.com/ilike/artist/MATT+TYLER
And finally, Im now on bebo too! At:
www.bebo.com/matttylermusic
Cheers for dropping by and many thanks for your support and friendship. I hope you enjoy my music !
You’re on this weeks Brumcast! The No.1 show for midlands underground sounds, currently listened to by over 1000 people a week! Please promote/plug/publicise it! Brumcast 138 'North by Northwest' was broadcast live on http://www.rhubarbradio.com on Monday 16th November at 8pm GMT and the podcast of the show is now ready for listening and FREE download. Download it free and direct from http://brumcast.podomatic.com/enclosure/2009-11-20T04_19_15-08_00.mp3 Click this badge to go to the Brumcast archive page for free audios streams and downloads!
Here's this show’s playlist :- 1. Crash Repeat - North by Northwest (5:16) 2. City Hero - the Vision (4:24) 3. The Pad Foundation - Gas Giants and Dwarf Planets (3:49) 4. Imprint Zero - TalkinMeToDeath MP3 (3:13) 5. Tempting Rosie Ft. Tijhs Jordan - I'm Attracted (2:53) 6. Hans Gruber - Man With No Face (3:32) 7. Pressure Kids - Monster (4:29) 8. Eat Y'Self Pretty - SCRIBBLES (2:44) 9. Is I Cinema - Night Owl (5:56) 10. Matt Tyler - In 2 Deep (4:47) 11. Mother Trucker - The Taking Of Planet 55 (8:30) Enjoy! Little Chris Brumcast is broadcast on Rhubarb Radio http://www.rhubarbradio.com Mondays 8-9pm GMT Brumcast RSS feed for itunes etc - http://brumcast.podOmatic.com/rss2.xml Brumcast on Twitter http://twitter.com/brumcast
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
You’re on this weeks Brumcast! The No.1 show for midlands underground sounds! Please promote/plug/publicise it! Brumcast 132 ‘iMachine’ is now ready for listening and FREE download. Go to http://brumcast.podomatic.com for audio streams and downloads or download the show free and direct from http://brumcast.podomatic.com/enclosure/2009-10-05T10_05_21-07_00.mp3 Click this badge to go to the Brumcast archive page for free audios streams and downloads!
Here's this show’s playlist :- 1. The Concept:MK - This Town (4:20) 2. Matt Tyler - Rustic Hero (4:30) 3. This Day Will Dawn - Sirens (4:10) 4. Machine Boy - iMachine (3:53) 5. Skyway Zero - Killing time (4:11) 6. Firedaze - Coming Home (5:50) 7. RTi8 - Acid Array (6:45) 8. Mr Bones and the Dreamers - Time To Rest (4:09) 9. Ultio - Boxbound (4:51) 10. MISPELT2pointzero - Junkfood Generation (3:46) 11. TonalBalance - Make It So (6:29) Enjoy! Little Chris Brumcast is broadcast on Rhubarb Radio http://www.rhubarbradio.com Mondays 8-9pm GMT Brumcast RSS feed for itunes etc - http://brumcast.podOmatic.com/rss2.xml Brumcast on Twitter http://twitter.com/brumcast .. <a href="http://www.podOmatic.com/podcast/embed/brumcast" .."text-decorat
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La Folie are back in town again and we playing at the O2 Academy on Friday 11th of Septmeber! It's £4 a ticket and you get in to Transmission afterwards for free! Entry to that is usually £5 so it makes blatent sense to come see us first and you save a quid as well! get in touch if you fancy coming down
Matt you were excellent on Sunday, the audience loved you. I am so proud of you. You have achieved so much. I thank Raymond Froggatt for having you as his support act.
Hi Matt- a few things to keep you up-to-date with in our world:
First we release our first single - a double A sided 7 inch "The Contessa" / "Snake Charmer" Sept 26 on dctone records, you can get it from www.dcfontana.com.
The same day we play a special show in central London - our album launch & celebration gig @ 229 The Venue (opposite Regent's Park on Gt. Portland Street) with an enlarged line up & featuring special guests, followed by an all-nighter:
The debut album itself, "SIX AGAINST EIGHT" will be out sometime in October (we hope)....
This Saturday (SEPT 12) we play our next Birmingham show:
On Sunday (13th) we also play Bullit in Tamworth and finally we play with ex-Can frontman DAMO SUZUKI @ The Underbelly in London on Weds Sept 30
If you like music and you like film, you will love this.
The premier of an elementary films production, DIE SON DIE starring Amblecote's finest band, Miss Halliwell, will be on 10th September 2009 at The Public art gallery in West Bromwich.
Get there for 8pm and receive a free glass of wine.
Reserve tickets now for £3 or pay £5 on the door. The performance includes the full length feature DIE SON DIE, a short film by Andy Demented Forever and Miss Halliwell playing live.
AUGUST 15th:: RHONDDA / BAD WEATHER PARTY / THE BRAZILIANS
AUGUST 22nd: SONS OF BEACHES / SIGNIFY / DARK EYES
AUGUST 28th: LAST UNDER THE SUN / MASTER WARBEAST / THE ROCKET DOLLS / WRAPPED IN PLASTIC
Guest support BENEATH THE SURFACE
OPEN MIC: Acoustic acts welcome for BASE STUDIO’S Friday night OPEN MIC night. Check out www.myspace.com/basestudios for info on Gigs/Rehearsals/Live recording Base Studios:07976 843718
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“Friday night at BASE STUDIOS in Stourbridge we film
bands and musicians who come down to play the OPEN MIC and we
make promotional videos for FREE. Just turn up at 7pm to play the OPEN MIC. Filming begins at 7pm.
There's always a crew there. The Bar opens at 7pm too and if you want more
people in your video then bring a crowd down with you (It makes your videos
look better)” - Nick
Interview: Camera: Andy Watts
Music clip Director/editor/camera: Nick J.Townsend
Hey.Just to let ya know if you have any gigs coming up I'm still doing gig photography for only £30(not for too much longer though).Also doing portraiture/promo and documentary.I've added some new examples recently so have a look to see if you like it.Let me know if ya want owt doing.Cheers.Thanks for the add if I havent said so before.