London-based artist Matt-Felix continues to captivate audiences with his latest track, 1917, following the success of his debut single Leave, Just to Stay last month. Drawing on his unique Anglo-French heritage and formative years spent on the vibrant island of Bali, Matt-Felix showcases an eclectic and leftfield songwriting style that defies conventions. Seamlessly blending a diverse range of influences and moods, his music promises a refreshing and immersive listening experience. With 1917, Matt-Felix delivers a powerful indie rock anthem that resonates with raw emotion and infectious energy. As anticipation builds for more releases and live performances in London this Spring, Matt-Felix is undoubtedly carving out his own distinctive path in the music industry.
He explains: “‘1917’ was a definite ‘breakthrough’ moment for me as a songwriter. It seemed to have opened so many different doors for me. I wrote it about two years ago while reading George Orwell’s 1984. What the relevance is lyrically, I have no idea, but it makes some sort of sense to me. I imagined the character living in that world. The chords/rhythm came first, which I wrote on my friend’s piano. I didn’t think much of it for six months and then came back to it and wrote all the lyrics. I’m definitely playing some kind of character when I sing it.”
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