Matt Dell Music

Matt Dell brings us an acoustic blend of sing along hooks, melodies, and a strong sense of passion straight out of Niagara Falls, Ontario. He started back in 2006 by joining a band called This Time Goodbye which actually had about 2 years of straight touring with a lot of sold out shows. Sadly, the band ended in 2008 but Dell’s passion never stopped. As a solo artist he pressed on with tours and continues to impress to this day. With influences cited as All Time Low, Taking Back Sunday and Marianas Touch, just to name a few, it’s easy to see why he can still press on. His single, “Secrets and Lullabies” got some pretty good results and even has a sweet video to go with it:

Now, it’s ten years and counting in the music scene for this guy and I have here a 3 song EP to put through the trenches. Let’s see how experience has paid off for this talented musician.

I am sitting here amazed. Matthew Dell has crafted three tunes on this EP that are purely stellar. The music is beautifully crafted, the vocals are rich, meaningful and smooth, and it really sounds like the proper time and care was given to these tunes. I am easily reminded of Yellowcard’s ballads, Goo Goo Dolls epic orchestration, and the quick attention of Gin Blossoms. I’m even reminded of Indie gems I’ve found such as Emzy Collins, Grant Hill and Someone Like You. I will say that I could see each of these playing on the radio. Now, this may turn a few people off. What I mean is that if this was a full length album it would probably be an album of radio hits. Some people would tire of these types of radio hits after so many in a row. But the album would also gain a Nickelback’s worth of sales so how is that a bad thing really?

I have to applaud Matthew Dell here on 3 songs that are absolute gems. I really hope you’ll give it a listen and even purchase it to support this artist who truly deserves to get out to the masses. I am anxiously awaiting his full length album estimated to release by summer of this year. I definitely give Matt Dell’s EP a 95% chance of sunshine!

Daniel C. Morrison – Acoustic Alternative

Matt Dell – self titled EP

Track Listing

Secrets and Lullabies
I Can’t Wait
Dance The Lights
- Daniel C. Morrison – Acoustic Alternative