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Artist:Matthew James Lyons

Genres:
  • Roots
Sydney, NSW

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Track: Ghosts by Matthew James Lyons
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    Track: One Day at a Time by Matthew James Lyons
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      Sydney folk-country singer-songwriter Matthew James Lyons evokes the hope and doubt we keep hold of beneath the surface. His warm vocal tones and intricate guitar stylings are the perfect framework for his absorbing songs. Embracing the singer-songwriter tradition of icons Paul Simon, Jackson Browne and Paul Kelly, his writing displays a distinct melodicism and wordplay. Further drawing on the canvas that alt-country offered through artists such as Wilco, Gillian Welch and Ryan Adams, he finds himself tangled somewhere within the strings that tie folk and country with melodic pop. In recent years, the broad umbrella of Americana has embraced his work. Inspired by the work and artistry of Paul Simon, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Paul Kelly, Lyons’ writing displays a distinct melodicism and unique wordplay. Drawn to the emotional canvas that alt-country offered through artists such as Wilco, Gillian Welch and Ryan Adams, he finds himself tangled somewhere within the strings that tie ...

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