We are super excited to share this masterpiece “It’s Only Now That I Know,” the title song of Matt Saxton’s latest album. The minute we heard Matt’s voice, we fell in love with it and couldn’t get it out of our heads. He has one of the richest voices we’ve ever heard, and his performance on this record is on another level. The instrumental is beautiful and there is a great level of songwriting that shines up through this song. The production is professional and the atmosphere of this song is unique. Matt Saxton’s melodies are beautifully captivating and the quality of his music is interesting.
This song is a great experience from start to finish and we can’t wait to see what the artist has in store next. Don’t forget to follow Matt Saxton online to stay up to date on any future releases!
WHAT THE ARTIST SAYS ABOUT THE RELEASE:
“The album covers a variety of themes including SAD Syndrome (Animal), insomnia (Tonight), marital crisis (Back to You) and childhood trauma (Biggin Hill Blues).
As a mature artist, I have hopefully reached an age where I can try and understand the triggers from my childhood which have caused periods of extreme anxiety throughout my life.
Some of the songs have therefore come from dark and difficult experiences, however I would like to think the album is overall uplifting!
The song and title of the album It’s Only Now That I Know, encapsulates the general theme which is about finding some kind of wisdom and acceptance by looking back at the past and recognising both the successes and the failures.
Musically the album features classic rock/folk instrumentation however there are synths and drum loops added in on certain songs. I especially loved the way John Grant used this combination for his Queen of Denmark album.
I recorded demos for each of the songs at home and the album was recorded and mixed over 10 days at the Animal Farm Studios in London.”
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Rock/folk singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Saxton lives in East Sussex, UK.
“Musically it sits in that classic singer songwriter canon, wandering between English folk, mid-Atlantic acoustic pop and American roots influences, it even tips a natty fedora in Neil Young’s direction, which is always going to get my vote. ” Dave Franklin Dancing About Architecture – I Wasn’t Looking for Love album review
“A moving track from UK-based artist Matt Saxton rides on warming vocals, a pulsing piano backbone and eventual dual-vocal effervescence.” Obscure Sound – Animal review
‘It’s Only Now That I Know’ makes for a brilliantly enticing listen. With his smooth and vibrant vocals riding a bed of sweet and soaring production throughout, he is really making the most of his long-awaited comeback. Mystic Sons – It’s Only Now That I Know review
‘Tonight’ marks a triumphant return for the singer/songwriter. From the moment it struck the scene on New Music Friday, we were instantly smitten, and it’s been playing on repeat in our office ever since! GSGMedia – Tonight review
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