“Deciding to make a country record in his father’s honor, and being introduced by a mutual friend, to world-class musician/songwriter/producer Bryan Cole, the stage was set. Bryan took on the project as producer, believing in his talent and vision, and guiding Matt in making a first-class country record. Bryan recruited long-time friend and mix engineer, Doug Kasper to record and mix the record at nearby Tonic Recording Studios. With radio-ready songs, legendary musicians Mike Brignardello (Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, bass) and Steve Hinson (Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan, steel guitar), and an amazing up- and-coming musician, Adam Ernst, Matt dedicated an entire year to making the record he and his father would be proud of.” I discovered with a little help of research.
With a humble maturity, a voice that demands radio-play, and a gentle gruntfulness that’s enough to make anyone melt – well, you know, this is your reason to listen to country music. Trust me on this!
Especially if you flip straight to track 3:: Good Times. With fun, slick, funk, rock, beer, and every reason to smile – this single’s gonna make a dent on the Universe. I can just feel it. It’s infectious, in a good-kind-of-hillbilly, harpsichord plus guitar cords kinda way that could just as easily open every dance floor and rip off every car roof.
Something you might not know:
First single, “Our Redneck of the Woods” reached the IndieWorld Country chart and the European Country Music Association charts. Matt is nominated for a 2018 International Music and Entertainment Association award.
I know they say overnight success isn’t a real thing, I’ve I’ve worked the industry long enough to know – but this album is meant to make a dent and is bound to get international acclaim. More than mentioned above.
Matt Westin – you have arrived in your skin, your sound, your element, your voice, and your Dad is very proud.
Cheers to that!
LIFE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RED CARPET ... 