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Matt Watson 75
The Secret Helicopters aka Matt Watson is a Singer songwriter, Multi instrumentalist and producer.
A BBC 6 Music supported artist, his ‘observational' songwriting style saw him deliver an intriguing blend of alt folk meets indie, electronica, rock, alt pop and prog.
Including plays from legendary DJs Steve Lamacq and Tom Robinson.
A burgeoning live reputation in recent years have seen Matt share stages with artists such as Billy Bragg, Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls The Wonder Stuff, Julian Cope, Daniel Wakeford, Scouting For Girls, The Undertones and more.
Matt is currently working under the new guise of the genre hopping project 'The Secret Helicopters' A project where genre isn't a barrier. Matt records, produces and mixes himself from his small studio deep in the East Anglian countryside.
The project promises to be a creative mix further developing Matt’s already heady mix of songs and continue the upward curve of one of the UK's brightest new songwriting talents. After the success of his self released Bandcamp digital only release of an album created during the pandemic lockdown of 2020 as The Secret Helicopters.
Matt since released a new EP “Here Comes The New Wave” deciding to continue under the new guise of the genre hopping project enjoying the freedom of the project.
The EP of ‘Alt Pop’ songs proved to be a creative mix further developing Matt’s already heady mix of songs and continue the upward curve of one of the UK's brightest new songwriting talents.
He has always self released and been an indie artist in its truest sense. Preferring to produce, record, promote and manage himself. An independent spirit and proud of it!
The EP was released as a limited edition CD pack of only 50 copies direct to fans, digitally and on all streaming platforms.
You can get the EP now on Matt’s Bandcamp https://mattwatsonmusic.bandcamp.com or
stream on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Huj6hGaXuSyXowCX64gNa?si=-IV2s1TvRACZHBivw4Q4_w
Album review; There Secret Helicopters “An Imaginary Soundtrack For An Imaginary Film”
“Over the course of eleven tracks, the music moves from indie-dance to pure pop to massive anthemic rock to grunge and more.
Such variation in style could result in a confused mess in lesser hands. There is more than enough nous and originality here to bring the various strands together into a very satisfying whole.”
Outline Online Magazine 9/10
Press:
“This is one you need to play again and again, learn the lyrics and wait for him to be playing somewhere near you.” 8 out of 10. Louder Than War.
“Like your work and performance energy Matt.” Tom Robinson BBC Radio 6
“An engaging voice full of passion and a songbook full of affecting and thought provoking songs, insists that you not only tap your foot but punch the air” 4 stars out of 5. R2 Magazine
“Such a jaunty affair” Robin Ince. Comedian/Broadcaster /Author
“Love your vocals, sounding like you mean it brother. You win x” Miles Hunt The Wonder Stuff
WEB LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thesecrethelicopters and www.thesecrethelicopters.com