Take Matters

Spell is the first single to be released from “NICHE” Matt’s debut album. A nod to the great producers of the 80’s Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Jimmy Jam recognised Matt for his nod to them and further spurred him to continue making this kind of music. 

With a punchy Linn Drum driven beat decorated with the Roland 808, accompanied by a punchy DX7 bass. The song feels authentic and it’s not so complicated that you ignore the vocals. 

Here’s one for you..
The mic used on the vocals for Spell was a very cheap mic off wish.com 🤯

Spell

Ride With Me is a funk based track which Matt attempts to entice a lady to go for a ride with him. Whether that is achieved is down to your perception. Recorded at Effort Studios in the summer of 2020. In the UK we were experiencing a blistering summer during the Covid 19 lockdown and this song came as a result of the positive vibes myself and my friends we’re feeling at the time. 

Wait for the key change...

Ride With Me

Putting Me Through My Paces

Over You is a funk based Ballard on dealing with the tormenting thoughts of a past flame. Written in late 2019 this is one of the oldest songs to enter the album pickings. It felt right and sat well amongst the other tracks and works as a good transition to the second part of the album.

Over You

The title track and the introduction to the album. Niche (Being Alone) captures the authenticity in the 80’s soul funk sound Matt carries throughout the album. With a harsh Linn Drum complimented with the glassy DX7 synth sounds. The vocals maintain a modern vibe which rounds off the sound and brings it up to date.

1. Niche (Being Alone)

Say You Won’t Let Go is a fast tempo funk number featuring UK rapper Life of Remedy. Matt combines the UK hip hop vibes with retro 80’s funk with this unlikely duet that undeniably works. Using authentic 80’s Synths and Drum Machines such as the Oberhiem OB8, Moog Model D and the Linn LM1 to give you that vibe whilst retaining modern elements such as hip hop hi hats and 808 bass drops.

Life of Remedy provides a poetic verse which compliments the production and really brings the song to the next level.

Say You Won’t Let Go (feat Life of Remedy)

Written, Produced and performed by Matt Bedford

Feels So Right

City Lights (That Make It Right)

23/🇬🇧

Synth Soul, Rnb, Funk

Specialising in Newstalgia. 

Producer. Songwriter. Singer. Multi-Instrumentalist