Introducing an amazing artist known as Matt McKnzi music has, and always will be his greatest escape. At a very young age, he discovered that music would never let him down. It was predictable. The catchy and repetitive hooks of pop & r&b felt like home— and he knew what was coming, and he was satisfied when it got there. His dad bought him his first keyboard and from that moment on it was off to the races. He discovered that reading music was difficult for him, so he taught himself how to play melodies and chords by ear. The first song he learned how to play was the 5 note alien theme song from Steven Spielberg’s ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’ This was the song the aliens used to tell humanity that they have “come in peace.” As he got older he fell in love with the stage. So at the end of high school, he started auditioning at colleges for musical theatre. And although he didn’t end up pursuing leading roles on Broadway, college theatre was where he was given the tools to become an authentic performer. This skill set has carried over into his songwriting in ways he never could have imagined. He will forever be grateful for his years as an MT! (Musical Theatre Major!). Just like any great actor in any compelling role, drug and alcohol abuse plagued his career. His life took a slight detour for a little while there. He didn’t know who he was supposed to be, or what he was supposed to do. He looked out into the world and couldn’t understand why he felt so alone. It would be a long, dark, winding road before he started actually releasing his own music. Tons of life lessons had to be learned before he could even write a song with any substance. But he made it through. With the release of his newest single “Coming Down,” he projects a fascinating sound that will definitely grasp your attention. Beginning with bright instrumentation leading onto his vibrant and powerful vocals he completes the song entirely. Explaining the track a bit further it’s about the addictive highs and lows of a toxic relationship– How you can’t breathe without the other person, but at the same time they’re smothering you. This song is about extremes and it highlights co-dependency at its darkest. To the vocals and production, this single will surely have you jamming out. Being just perfect for a late-night drive or singing along with some friends. Go stream “Coming Down” and be on the lookout for new music from this talented act.
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