SYD MATTERS

Can't believe how few people have heard of this superb French band (don't panic - they sing in English).
For those who don't know; they make low-key but very melodic acoustic-based pop/rock. I can hear Nick Drake, Air, Radiohead, Midlake, Beta Band, Cohen......
They've made four albums, the last three of which are quite brilliant: fantastic tunes, laid back vocals/harmonies, and intricate song structures going much further than the usual verse-chorus-verse thing. Don't think they've played in the UK for some time, but I must catch them soon!
Anyone else here a fan???? .....there must be someone!!???

I've never heard of Syd Matters, but your description is intriguing so I'll see what I can find to listen to online. Sounds like it could be interesting!

ChrissieInFL wrote:

I've never heard of Syd Matters, but your description is intriguing so I'll see what I can find to listen to online. Sounds like it could be interesting!

Yes please do!! And post yourthoughts. If you're Youtubing try 'River Sister', 'Ill Jackson', and 'I Might Float' for starters

Well, I finally went to listen to a little bit of this band the other day. I did try River Sister and I heard the Nick Drake-ish sort of thing you mentioned, at least in some of the music. The vocals, I thought, reminded me of someone but I'm not sure who... Sea Change-era Beck, perhaps? Also started clicking on other random videos and heard one called Black & White Eyes and another called Obstacles, which was nice. I liked what I heard, so thanks for the suggestion!