Permit me to introduce you to Matt Harper an up and coming artist in digital pop music. After his debut through the 2020 lockdown, Matt felt the fireplace in him being rekindled, he targeted on his music and now Matt has gained reputation and acquired greater than 200,000 streams and was performed on radio stations around the globe.
Matt’s music may be described as synth-pop, with references to the 80s and 90s, that are up to date to replicate present tendencies. Lyrically, he mashes up hard-hitting lyrics with an introvert who’s misplaced in a world of his personal, making an ideal mix.
“Oh No,” the primary single off of Matt’s quickly to be launched EP “Change the World,” addresses the issue of being one’s self within the midst of social networking. The EP options Matt’s fashion of embodying shimmering synthesizers and a few parts of rock; all in all, it’s a constructive report that requires self-actualization.
At this time Matt continues to domesticate songwriting and producing expertise and this further work may be seen on this just lately launched venture. On condition that Matt Harper is equipped for plenty of dwell occasions, together with a present scheduled for the Tamworth Competition, he’s undoubtedly one to control.
I encourage you to hearken to Matt’s songs, as every thing, from the lyrics to the melody, is created consciously and fantastically.
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What’s your stage nameMatt Harper
Is there a narrative behind your stage identify?Probably not it’s my identify. I did look into different variations of it like Harper and some others however they have been already taken. There have been much less Matt Harpers on Spotify than some other choice I might consider.
The place do you discover inspiration?It simply hits me, often on the most troublesome time to do something about it. I’ve to maintain singing to myself the hook line or music concept until I can get to the piano. I’ve misplaced quite a lot of good concepts.
What was the position of music within the early years of your life?I performed trumpet earlier than my teenagers, fairly effectively however stopped throughout highschool. I didn’t get again intomusic until I used to be recovering from a severe bike accident age 17. My mom obtained me a keyboard to cross the time in hospital and I began to study synthpop songs.
Are you from a musical or creative household?Probably not no, self impressed I suppose. I did hearken to all my mother and father information as a child. Neil Sedaka, Buddy Holly, Neil Diamond.
Who impressed you to be part of the music trade?I used to be in a few bands years in the past that by no means actually went wherever although we gigged so much. That gave me the bug for doing my ownthing the place I might be in cost. I did some analysis and realised I might do all of it myself just about.
How did you study to sing/write/to play?I’m principally self-taught on Piano. I had a couple of classes however I’m not likely into the construction of it. I wish to study my very own approach which has in all probability held me again. I discovered to sight learn music from enjoying Trumpet however Piano is a beast compared. There’s two clefts for a begin and one has the notes on the flawed traces!
I do attempt to study from sheet music, particularly classical stuff, nevertheless it takes a very long time.The singing is simply one thing I all the time fancied doing although I had no concept if I used to be any good. The primary time in a correct studio doing vocals was nerve wracking.
What was the primary live performance that you just ever went to and who did you see carry out?It was Toyah Wilcox on the peak of her fame on the Birmingham Odeon. Iloved it. Subsequent one was Depeche Mode on the identical venue. That was the catalyst actually for my love of Synth music.
How might you describe your music?I believe I take a little bit of every thing I like about music and lyrics and meld it into one thing new. It’s type of Synth Rock in my thoughts. I don’t have a mode I attempt to comply with, I simply write songs and my pure manufacturing preferences decide how they find yourself.
Describe your inventive course of.It’s an concept that I thrash round for some time in my head. I write most of it in my thoughts first after which go to the piano to see what chords I might want to report with and end the construction. I additionally must know what key I can sing it in.
Then i begin with the rhythm part first to discover a beat that matches and after that I add the bass line and a few information components so I can construct the construction. Then it’s layering all the opposite components in. It’s just about full earlier than I’m going to the studio and add vocals. We additionally do a couple of tweaks to get a mixture earlier than it goes off to my producer.
What’s your predominant inspiration?Something actually. A reminiscence, a melody, a rhythm, the information. One thing I hear about. I don’t have a theme.
What musician do you admire most and why?Lyrically. Thom York, Michael Stipe, Martin Gore. I want I might be as poetic as they’re although I do attempt to put concepts into my lyrics that require some thought or might be interpreted some ways.
Musically, Vince Clark, Japan, Radiohead, Depeche Mode, Human League, Bjork and a number of others. Largely for difficult the norm on the time and never being afraid of being inventive.
Did your fashion evolve for the reason that starting of your profession?It always evolves. I attempt to push myself with each observe to do one thing harder. Possibly within the manufacturing or the lyrics or the vocals. For this EP I’ve gone extra according to my liking for Indie Rock although retaining the digital coronary heart of its creation.
Who do you see as your predominant competitor?I don’t see myself as competitors or vice Versa. I believe there’s a spot for everybody. I’ll let listeners resolve in the event that they wish to pay attention or not. I don’t actually know who my viewers is but. I’m on a journey of discovery. I wouldlove to do festivals and I think about the group singing alongside. If something I attempt to write singalong music.
What are your pursuits exterior of music?I get pleasure from enjoying piano so I’d all the time do this regardless. I’ve additionally taken up golf, however I’m not superb. I like travelling to new locations and seeing life exterior of the vacationer spots.
If it wasn’t a music profession, what would you be doing?Something that entails know-how fits me wonderful. I like tinkering with software program functions.
What’s the greatest drawback you’ve gotten encountered within the journey of music?Getting listeners. With little or no promotion thus far it’s been laborious however issues are slowly selecting up.
In case you might change one factor within the music trade, what would it not be?I don’t assume I do know sufficient about it but. There’s a lot to study. I haven’t discovered something but I’d wish to change.
Why did you select this because the title of this venture?The EP is known as Change the World as is the opening observe. I wrote it as a result of I used to be so saddened by world occasions on the time. Every observe has some hyperlink to my dissatisfaction or aspirations for a greater lifestyle. I’m not attempting to be preachy simply asking the listeners to consider it I suppose.
What are your plans for the approaching months?Getting gigs. It’s not simple whenever you’re a one man band with a backing observe in a pc. I’m always trying to find electro alternatives.
Do you’ve gotten any creative collaboration plans.Possibly however that might be telling. I’m additionally speaking to my label EDM a few remix contest which sounds enjoyable.
What message would you want to present to your followers?Keep robust and targeted. Hold at it. Luck is the reward you get for effort.
