Matt Thomas - Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard
Trusty Rusty CD Player - Everything Else
Supporting Drummers: Sammy Ponzar and Lucie Snead
Influences
The Pixies, Jawbreaker, Ween, They Might Be Giants, Violent Femmes, Weezer, Pavement, Velvet Underground, Lots of old pop punk bands and lots of the musicians I've played with in the past
Sounds Like
Punk Rock fell in Love and Overdosed on Poppy Bliss ... I'd like to hear from you what it sounds like!
Uglygraphy is the brainchild of 33-year old Matt Thomas. In 2005, in a steamy attic in an old house in the eastern part of Virginia, Matt toiled away for many hours and days on end. The result is Steamy Attic Records and Love Boat, the first release from the label. After feeling exhausted by his former band, Matt struck out to create music on his own. Somewhere between pop, punk, and a little bit of alt-country, lies Uglyography. Both the name of Matts project and a word meaning bad handwriting, Uglyography is a unique experience. Though Matt does indeed have pitiful handwriting, his songwriting skills demonstrate insight and passion. An album that is both heartfelt and true, Love Boat is a 9-song cycle detailing the end of one relationship and the resulting true love found in another, a tale of loss and redemption. Written, recorded, and performed entirely by Matt, Love Boat is a dream of reality.
Chances are that Uglyography will be playing live where you can see them very soon. You can check for show dates, download free music, buy t-shirts, CDs, and stickers, and get more information about the band at www.uglyography.com
What others have said about Uglyography:
"poppy punk rock with bouncy rhythms and fun guitars. It reminds me a bit of Elvis Costello with its rhythmic vocal delivery and songwriting."
-J-Sin, Smother Magazine (www.smother.net)
"an impressive and entertaining collection of intelligent underground pop tunes."
-LMNOP, Babysue (www.babysue.com)
"strong songwriting and excellent excecution."
-Accidental Texan (www.accidentaltexan.com)
We had a great interview w/ 'Elliott Yamin' (RVA) of "American Idol' this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We had a great interview w/ 'Bruce Hornsby' at 'The National' (RVA) this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We just had a great interview w/ 'ZOSO' - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at 'The National' (RVA) on 10/16/09 ... You can check out our entire audio interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
Hey! Please listen to our music and tell us what you think. Also let us know if you can help us out with contacts with booking agents, A&R representatives, indie record labels or anyone that can help us out. Thanks so much. Chee
That's good. I'm sure you will have some funny stories because it's you haha. I read the DC one. I'll check the other ones. I have been out the last day and a half sick :(
