Matt Stamm - pop music
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It wasn’t until Stamm and Hartstone moved from Boston to Miami and teamed with the Faulkner brothers – Mike and Bruce, who played bass and drums, respectively – that The Perfect Candidates began touring behind the EP in earnest. Hartstone, however, soon returned to Boston, which gave Stamm the opportunity to play the frontman, a role he quickly learned to relish; he also found a new collaborator in Hartstone’s replacement, guitarist Mark Kondrat, now a member of the Latin-Grammy-nominated band Locos Por Juana. Unfortunately, it soon became evident to Stamm that Miami was not the best locale for a band like The Perfect Candidates; worse, the rest of the band didn’t offer much enthusiasm to his suggestion that they relocate to New York City. “They were pretty deeply rooted in the area,” explains Stamm, “and they didn’t want to leave. But I was serious about continuing with the music. I mean, when Jon left, I had become the frontman, and not only was I playing rhythm guitar, but I was also adding an element of organ to some songs, and I’d also bought a stage piano. So when I left, I got right into my stuff, concentrating almost solely on piano songs.” Stamm’s debut solo album was recorded with assistance of his former bandmate, Mark Kondrat. “I stayed at Mark’s house and we recorded it his home studio,” says Stamm. “In fact, he co-produced it; I had all the songs, but we both came up with the arrangement and instrumentation. My collaborations with Mark always seem to result in strong material.” Indeed, the resulting album – 2005’s I Could Be Happy Here – served two purposes: it provided Stamm with the opportunity to tour behind a product of which he was extremely proud, and it enabled him to attract the attention of a new manager (Aimee Berger), as well as new songwriting collaborators like Arnie Roman and Russ DeSalvo. “I’m ecstatic to be working with A-list guys like Russ and Arnie,” says Stamm. “I feel like it’s a real step up for me.” Stamm has developed a solid following as a live performer; he regularly draws sizable audiences as he plays in venues around New York City, including The Bitter End, The Lion’s Den, Makor, and The Living Room. In addition to his solo career, Stamm also plays keyboards in the band The Rideaways, who spend a considerable amount of time gigging around Manhattan as well. “When I gig,” he says, “one of the best things about it is that I get to gig with some of the best musicians in the city, people who play with Regina Spektor, Gavin DeGraw, and Alexa Rae Joel. It’s pretty cool.” The crowds in attendance would seem to agree, given how they continue to grow in size. It’s no wonder, though: with 2007’s Where Do We Go EP – which was produced by DeSalvo – Stamm finds himself in the best place he’s ever been as both a writer and a singer. Working so closely with DeSalvo was “an incredibly positive and career-changing experience,” says Stamm. “We’ve developed a strong friendship because of our work together.” As to the material itself, it’s poppier than Stamm’s earlier material, but, vocally, he’s stronger than ever, thanks to having worked with Don Lawrence, a vocal trainer who’s also worked with Bono, Mick Jagger, and Christina Aguilera. You will love this Rock and Pop Music Artists ROB E C- Electro pop/dance ORIGEN - fusion of New Age, Classical and Pop Music SEMINOLE COUNTY Pop music meets rock and hip-hop FLO Eexceptional album from British female artist and French producer Ilan of dreamy electro pop Barry Keenan - classic British pop-rock tradition with unique modern sound Bayard Russell Gorgeous indie pop music - pure vocals delivered over acoustic guitar riffs and dance beats | ||||||||
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