Matt Cattell
I sit here having played Matt Cattell’s new song four times on the trot and if ever there was a need for a never ending song (and video), then this is it.
Matt has a way with words. More to the point, he has a way with songs. His ability to throw you into his world is uncanny.
This one though, ‘Trouble’, is without doubt his finest work – and there has been a ton of other amazing jaw-dropping material from this man, so I don’t say that lightly.
‘Trouble’ gets under your skin. The song was made for the video and vice-versa. On the surface, the video is boy and girl fall are in love (probably), boy and girl are having problems in their relationship (definitely) and so it goes on (it may not be any deeper than that, but it probably is, so it all becomes slightly unsettling).
All shot in Tile Hill and Burton Dassett, but filtered so it all looks remarkably like it was shot in the Soviet Union circa 1950, it’s simple but oh so effective, and the drone shots are amazing (the video executive producer and director was Steve Dagger, co-ordinator was Darren Kendall, additional colour grading was by Ken Dawson. The model was Katy Ann).
Couple that with a song that has a chorus to die for, complete with some ‘How-did-they-make-that’ sounds. Oh and Matt’s voice is powerful and strong, it really is a classic of a project (song and video).
This has to be heard, it really is that good. In my humble opinion, one of the best songs to come out of Coventry this year. Alot of time and energy has gone into this, the least we can do is watch it.
C.O.E. (Cup of English)
Well, these guys too have produced some high level music and it has been a great week for local talent.
Formed in 2017 by Andy Magill, Stephen Madden and Dean Codd, all from Coventry, they began by writing a song called Lights, Colour & Sound, but after meeting producer Roger Greasby at a local band night they hooked up, and their future really began.
Roger has been running the Born In A Barn Studio since 2004 and liked the vibe of the song and a new band was formed to produce the track.
The band describe the song as a very mellow trance-style track with indie drive, but has a modern twist with freestyle rap vocals from Dean.
Andy sings with clear indie influences derived from The Kinks, Ian Brown and Oasis. Roger, originally from Cornwall, is a drummer and music producer and has his roots in rock but has worked with loads of styles at The Barn and is the main engineer behind the band, but all members are involved in the production.
Stephen the guitarist is influenced mainly by Steeley Dan and all things creative. He has written songs for other people including Danny Ansell. Recently a fifth member of the band has been added – Patrick Beard, also from Coventry, playing bass, who has been in rock bands in the past and met Roger through playing in another band. Dean is the wild card in the band and enjoys listening to freestyle, indie, blues, rock and electronic instruments!! anything he can rap to with influences in hip-hop and trap. An unusual alliance!
‘Let Your Love Shine On’ is a clever slab of high production audio. Destinedto appeal to the casual listener as well as the clubber, there’s so much going on here, but it never gets crowded.
On December 15, the tracks are going to be played at the Kasbah for the Bookclub Xmas party, run by Simon Bradford, where James Walsh from Starsailor is headlining.
Neville Staple Exhibition
The super succesful Neville Staple Exhibition at The Coventry Music Museum ends on December 2, as we then prepare for 40 Years of 2-Tone in 2019.
The rest of the museum will remain open as normal.
