UK artist Matt Hodges has released his new single ‘Outlaw’ out everywhere today. Listen to the track here.
West Yorkshire born singer-songwriter Matt Hodges has released his new single Outlaw following the success of his last release ‘Proud To Be Me’. Outlaw was written one night after having a conversation about authenticity and being true to your values and life experiences.
Matt recalls: “I was having a conversation with a radio DJ about my songs sounding too “American” and he suggested I write a song about my life. The song is a true representation of what I like doing. ‘Fishing in the morning, drinking in the afternoon, stay up late with my guitar.’ I do all of this on a regular basis and I’m proud to say this song came from the heart, laying bare my everyday experiences. The irony being, instead of sounding less American country, it makes me sound even more American country!”
The production of ‘Outlaw’ reminds a little of a Brothers Osborne tune with its bold sound treading the line between country and rock. It is a fun and upbeat track, overlaid with a layer of grit that draws the listener in, positioning Hodges as a unique talent in the UK country landscape – an ‘Outlaw’ in his own musical right.
Outlaw was recorded, produced and mixed by Lewis Fowler at Summerland Studio with some of the track also being recorded with Jake Stanton at Big Fig Studios. The song has a rocky foundation built upon with interwoven guitar parts underlined by a powerful drum beat. The vocal production shines throughout the arrangement and reminds of a younger Chris Stapleton, perfectly balancing Matt’s husky and heartfelt tones with the strong delivery that is needed in the choruses.
On the 22nd of October Matt will be showcasing the song for the first time at Velvet Bar, Wakefield with his full band consisting of Simon Hant on Drums, Liam Rothery on guitar, Morgan Smith on Bass and Ross Moore on keyboards. The band also have several other key performances coming up, they will be playing the Buck and Bull Halloween Party on the 30th of October in London, followed by an appearance at the next Round Up London (25/10/2021), which is hosted by Americana/Country duo: Two Ways Home.
22/Oct/2021 – Outlaw Single Launch – Velvet Bar, Wakefield
30/Oct/2021 – Buck and Bull Halloween Party – London
5/Nov/2021 – The Old School BBQ Bus – Oldham
25/Nov/2021 – The Round Up – Colonel Fawcett, London
