99.1 Lenny 2.mp3

3 LENNY 6

Authentic free-thinking, never knowing what to say

LENNY 5%

“Coming Back” is the new single from Australian Singer/Songwriter, Matt Ellis. 

Out 07.07.23. Pre-Save at Spotify now - https://show.co/fhdmOss

Recorded remotely at the tail end of Covid, “Coming Back” is a celebration song, kicking off America’s Summer in true, classic rock spirit. It’s an uplifting track that kicks you in the gut before Ellis leans in with his distinctive low croon, congratulating the listener for “making it”. It has all the drive and swagger of “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers” with the pop sensibility of “Big Star” that begs the listener to hit play again and again.  

The idea for the song came in 2020 when Ellis was searching for some light in the world. “I thought, we’re going to get out of this soon enough, so let’s focus on that and write something positive, for the future”.  

The next few years would see Matt chipping away at the track, along with a swag of other tunes that hope to be released later this year and next.

Ellis recorded an arrangement to a rough drum sample at his home studio in the Mojave Desert, before sending the song down under to his mate, Andy Clockwise, who tracked Drums at his studio in Sydney. Dusty Bookatz and Joshua Norton picked up the song back in L.A., adding bass, lead guitars, and piano. Percussion was added by Denny Weston Jr at his home studio in 29 Palms, Ca before Ellis completed his vocals and guitar work back in the Hi-Dez. The finishing touches came with Tim Walker’s pedal steel, tracked at his home in Santa Clarita, Ca.  

Matt reconnected with longtime collaborator Craig Schumacher at WaveLab Studios in Tucson, Az for mixing. Craig is not only a celebrated Producer/Engineer (Neko Case, Calexico, Giant Sand), but he’s also teaching his skills to a small class of young engineers at The Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. The track became a class project for the students, looking over Craig’s shoulder as he mixed the track in several remote sessions.  

Ellis recalls; “I’ve been “solo” for 23 years, but none of it would’ve been possible without constant collaboration with my longtime band and surrounding musicians and engineers. This track is proof of that, and having the students involved added even more of that synergetic energy, something I’m always seeking and encouraging.”  

“Coming Back” is out 07.07.23 on all streaming platforms.

CREDITS
Matt Ellis • Vocals & Electric Guitar
Joshua Norton • Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar & Piano
Dusty Bookatz • Bass
Tim Walker • Pedal Steel
Andy Kelly • Drums
Denny Weston Jr • Percussion

Mixed by Craig Schumacher
Mastered by J.J. Golden
Produced by Matt Ellis

Photo: J.D. Narro

Coming Back

All Went Black

Recorded by Leo Costa and Brett Farkas.
Brett Farkas - Vox and Guitars
Leo Costa - Drums and Percussion
Joey Dosik - Fender Rhodes
Cookieman - Fender Jazz Bass
Dena Maccabee - Violin and Viola
Mixed and mastered by Yonatan Elkayam

Photo by Miguel Briseno and Nadia Effendi

Rock n Rollfalcettofolkexperimentalpunksoft rockBrett FarkasLeo CostaJoey DosikCookieman soul music

Don't Act That Way

Taken from album "Moments Before" released on the 15th March 2018 from Sweet Dreams Press, Tokyo.

Moments Before

She Danced then She Flew Away

Gabriel Naïm Amor - She Danced Then She Flew Away

Andy Clockwise & Bell Darling cover Keith Sweat's R&B classic "Nobody"

Nobody

Freezer Burn

The "Music Modernization Act", which has enormous consequences for how songwriters and copyright holders will be compensated for streaming music, passed the US House of Reps unanimously but is now hamstrung in the Senate due to an eleventh hour change by SESAC.&nbsp; Both sides of the argument are presented on this episode, and then our resident expert Brendan Anthony from the Texas Music Office calls in to help explain the situation as it stands now.

"Music Modernization Act" Emergency Episode

A mix for the 'safe at home' order.  The theme is home.  Enjoy.

For setlist and album art go to
https://www.hautemobiledisco.com/musicblog/2020/4/4/when-your-quarantine-needs-music

Quarantine Home Mix by DJ Lady Sinclair

Matt Ellis is an Independent, Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter and Producer from Sydney, Australia. Based in the U.S. since 2005, he just released a new single, "Desert Gold".

Along with another world-changing event, 2020 also marked the 20th anniversary of Matt’s first solo release, “Peel”. Since 2000, Matt’s music has taken him across Australia, The United States, Canada, Hong Kong and Mexico sharing the stages with Calexico, Paul Kelly, DeVotchKa, Kasey Chambers, LeAnn Rimes and John Doe to name a few. Album guests have included Nels Cline, Greg Leisz and Merry Clayton and numerous tracks have been licensed by ABC, LMN, MTV, Qantas and The Food Network while receiving airplay on dozens of Radio Stations around the globe.

His latest album, “Rambler Pacifico” is a stream of folk-rock consciousness. A ramble of plain truths in a time of fake news. A collection of songs that speak to the times yet feel timeless. Recorded primarily in Ellis’ garage, the 11 songs kick and caress in equal parts. There is enough twang to remain in the Americana club, yet also a pop sensibility that calls to a wider audience.

 “RAMBLER PACIFICO IS AN AMERICANA TREASURE” 
- David McPherson - (Daily Ripple)

“ARTICULATE LYRICS AND TASTEFUL ROCK BACKING”
 - George Graham - (WVIA-FM)

“A DANDY WILD RIDE”
 - Chris Spector - (Midwest Record)

Coming Back

Matt Ellis

Related tracks