MATT'S MAY MUSIC RECAP...

Well, it’s been 1,447 days since I posted anything on YourFriendMatt.com. Had to take a modest 3 years, 11 months, and 17 days off to clear my head.

Feel lost. But, we’re back. Here are some of the best alternative, rock, hardcore songs I found in May!

Standouts: Kid Lightning - Carney - No Pressure - Buggin

Kid Lightning - thought they sounded familiar and then I found out it was a mega-band of members from Save Face, Joyce Manor, and Mom Jeans. So, it better be good - and it is.

No Pressure - Lead by vocalist of The Story So Far. Way more punk and hardcore - but great.

Buggin - Wow. Female lead metal tough band, think GEL. Better yet - Philly based! Check it now.

Mike Carney - Long time friend and hippie. Great to watch him grow as a musician and never hold back. NJ guy too! Gotta love it!

Check it all out on Spotify or Apple Music now!

Friday 6-Pack...

Great week for music, welcome to Friday! We have some new Crooked Teeth, Can’t Swim, and freaking VALENCIA! This is Valencia’s first release in years and who knows what this means for the near future of the band. We also have some new tracks from Antarctigo Vespucci, Stand Atlantic and Jetty Bones. This week is jam packed with great music, enjoy!

Music saves.

Listen, enjoy, and share!

-YourFriendMatt

Friday 6-Pack...

We did it! It’s Friday! Here are six tracks that got me through the week I found on Apple Music! I have been a HUGE fan of Can't Swim for a while now, and I love how they keep putting out incredible albums and singles! 'In Between' is their new track and I am in love. Give it a listen! We also have some new tracks from bands I discovered this week including Summer Wars, At Face Value, a punk rock track from A Shell Corporation, and another long time favorite of mine from Jersey; Young Statues! If that wasn't enough this week's list also has a new driving track from Moose Blood!

Jam packed and ready to rock.

Music saves.

Listen, share, and enjoy!

-YourFriendMatt

Friday 6-Pack...

Only a few weekends left in Nashville. Going to make them count and let some great new music be the soundtrack. This week I am excited because there is a ton of new releases I am enjoying, including tracks from Can't Swim, Sleep On It, and Such Gold. Check it out!

Listen, share and enjoy!

-YourFriendMatt

Friday 6-Pack...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here is this the newest installment of the 6-Pack! New Found Glory will always have a special place in my heart and their new track does not disappoint! This week also includes catchy gems from The Bouncing Souls, Homebound and Can't Swim!

Music saves.

Listen, enjoy and share!

-YourFriendMatt