mat davidson

Guitarist/vocalist Chris O'Rourke and drummer/vocalist Rachael McNally - two-thirds of the Boston band Sleepyhead - brings us a double record as intriguingly mysterious and expansive as its name: 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You' by Brooklyn indie rock band Big Thief. Anchored by the stunning voice and enigmatic songwriting of singer/guitarist Adrianne Lenker, it's an ambitious and weirdly absorbing collection of songs/sounds guaranteed to get under your skin.

Songs featured in this episode: Change - Big Thief (Live Glastonbury, 2022); New Alchemy - Sleepyhead; Simulation Swarm, Sparrow, UFOF, Dried Roses - Big Thief; Changes - David Bowie; Change - Big Thief; You Can Have It All - Yo La Tengo; Time Escaping, Spud Infinity, Certainty, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, Little Things - Big Thief; Hounds Of Love - Kate Bush; Flower Of Blood, Red Moon, No Reason, 12,000 Lines, Simulation Swarm - Big Thief; Kyoto - Phoebe Bridgers; Love Love Love, Blue Lightning - Big Thief; Pam and Eddie, Tony The Drunk Is A Thief - Sleepyhead

Today I talk with Mat Davidson, the singer and songwriting powerhouse behind the incredible band Twain. We discuss Mat's life growing up in multiple areas around the country, his time at Berklee College of Music, and time on the road with a number of incredible musician including, but not limited to, Low Anthem, Spirit Family Reunion, Big Thief, and Langhorne Slim.  I believe Mat is someone that will be talked about for years to come.  His essence seems to come out in his music, but his soul comes out when he sings.  Mat soft spoken and thoughtful approach to conversation and song is apparent immediately.  Please enjoy my conversation with Mat Davidson. 

*EDIT 5/14 Follow link to purchase tickets to livestream benefit Abolition 2021. Twain's performance will be included on the 4/16 show. 

In this week's interview, I sit down with Paul DeFiglia. Paul is currently the owner and operator of the Daylight Recording Studio located in Nashville. Tennessee. Previously, Paul was the bass player for Langhorne Slim and The War Eagles. Next, he temporarily stood in as the Avett Brothers' bass player before landing a full-time position on the keys, touring for several years. In the last 2020-2021, Paul played bass on and co-produced Langhorne Slim's, "Strawberry Mansion" and produced his first full-length solo album, "In Daylight." In part one of this two-part episode. We discuss Nashville's rough year, the improvements and progression of Paul's recording studio, and the inspiration which led Paul to decide on a making cover album. We also discuss the incredible players he chose to include on his record.  Please enjoy part one of my discussion with Paul DeFiglia.