“Instant synth-pop classic, summoning the work of Alpahville and Architecture & Morality-era OMD… Buoyed by a soaring and unforgettable chorus, a prowling electro-beat and a pulsing groove” ~ Stereo Embers Magazine
“Pulsing with retro-electronic energy, this music seemingly winds and oscillates at the same time, using contrasting elements of illumination and shadow. Featuring a seductive, synthesizer-driven foundation, this recalls era classics by such artists as Visage, Alphaville and Human League, albeit with a greater reverie factor” ~ The Spill Magazine
“Uplifting pop manner… vocal hook celebration” ~ Dave Cromwell Writes
“An epic and majestic slice of electronic pop: lush and rich and as expansive as the rich blue skies over California… glorious: cinematic and threaded through with melancholia” ~ Backseat Mafia
California-based electro pop artist Matthew Nowhere presents his new single ‘Echoes Still Remain’, a moody and evocative offering. Ethereal vocals lace through a pulsating soundscape like a brooding rhythmic ghost of celebrated new wave pioneers.
This is the second taste of his debut record ‘Crystal Heights’, slated for release in late spring. Of the 13 tracks on offer, two feature American dreamgaze stalwarts Lunar Twin.
As vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Matthew Nowhere explores the synth and tape-laden sounds of the 1980s with inspired reverence. Emerging from the intersection of old and new, his unique music weaves deep vibes and poetic lyrics with gritty New Wave beats.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and currently residing in California’s Nevada County in the forests of the Sierra Mountains, Matthew Nowhere uses authentic analog production styles in creating deeply authentic and soulful music that speaks to the power of love to overcome all obstacles.
“Echoes Still Remain’ comes out of exploring ideas about the artistic process itself – the way in which a lonely whisper of inspiration in an artist’s mind can take flight and become realized as a concrete work. And in those rare cases, something that started as just a personal vision might even become immortal, something that lives on, becoming all these different things to different people,” says Matthew Nowhere.
Earlier, Matthew Nowhere released the lead track from the album, ‘Love Is Only What We Are’, noting, “This song is really about longing… the deep and sometimes indescribable yearning we all have for love, for real authentic connection. It’s interesting – my job as an artist is to try and harness that longing, and give it shape, sounds, texture. The chorus is then an affirmation that actually, that longing is not a need or a lack… it’s actually a seed that carries with it the possibility of growing into exactly the love we are looking for.?? In the video, I play with this idea as well. The black and white images of seeds in the first part of the song later blossom into these vivid, colorful, moving flowers. A similar idea is expressed by how inside of the black and white imagery of me singing, there is also this full color version, moving around, roiling, longing to escape and express”
As of March 27, ‘Echoes Still Remain’ is available from fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. On May 23, the ‘Crystal Heights’ album, now available for pre-order, will be released digitally and on Limited Edition transparent blue vinyl.
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