Solo

“Matty treats his solo projects as truly his own work – every track is self-written, self-produced, and self-performed.”

Most recently, Matty released his sophomore album, Life Commercials, a unique blend of funky drums and bass, scorching rock/pop guitars and honest lyrics.  Everyone can find something to relate to on this collection of tracks.  The record opens with “Now,” a burst of motivating energy that carries through to the Beatles-influenced “Hide” and the feel-good first single, “Summer.”  Matty exposes all aspects of his life through his lyrics, from his artistic emotions on “Waiting” to the over-arching thread of love and relationships that weaves through the album.  He transitions easily between heavy rock, catchy pop and slow ballads, forcing the listener to wonder what style he’ll pull out next.


While touring and recording with multiple bands, Matty funded and released =Ecstasy on his own.  “It was a total experiment for me,” he recalls.  “I wanted something that both musicians and commercial radio listeners would dig.  I’ve learned that’s a very difficult dynamic to capture, but every day is a learning process.”  =Ecstasy successfully combined Matty’s multi-talented musicianship with catchy pop hooks, creating a unique sound and vibe all his own. - July 2008