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Matt Ellis

Tell The People!

About Me


Australian Indy/Folk Rocker, Matt Ellis, was born in Sydney and raised in Hong Kong. He has been based in Los Angeles since August 2005.
From the Sydney Opera House to New York’s CBGB’s (RIP), this brilliant Aussie independent has been performing internationally since the launch of his critically acclaimed solo debut “Peel”, back in 2000. Ellis has just launched “TELL THE PEOPLE”, his third full length album.
The 11 tracks on “TELL THE PEOPLE” attracted a brilliant line-up to the recording sessions which included Nels Cline (Wilco) and Tim Young (David Sylvian, The Youngs) on guitars, Greg Leisz (KD Lang, Beck, Joni Mitchell) on lap steel, pedal steel and mandolin, Tim Luntzel (Bright Eyes, Norah Jones, Emmylou Harris) on bass, Dave Palmer (Fiona Apple, AIR) on piano and rhodes and Branden Harper on drums.
2007 was a massive year for this indie singer/songwriter with countless US shows including SXSW, an Australian Tour, international airplay, TV placements and rave reviews. The momentum has continued into '08 with a return tour back to his native Australia, continued airplay, SXSW 08, a MySpace featured profile, healthy online sales, and a show at the legendary Troubadour in LA.
TELL THE PEOPLE!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/8/2005
Band Website: mattellis.com
Band Members:

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Influences:

Sounds Like: "Sublime beauty. The writing is exceptional"
- Peter Merritt, 3RRR Radio

"Matt Ellis is one of Australia's most promising
singer songwriters"
- Dan Condon, Time Off Magazine

"Ellis has a pleasurable way with darker moods
and a sturdy approach to songwriting"
- Bob Gordon, Rolling Stone

"His voice is hypnotizing, smile inducing and has
a distinct individuality that adds an extra dose
of flavour"
- Max Easton, www.soulshine.com.au

"Tortured rock topped with lashings of
bluegrass and a dose of folk."
- The Sydney Morning Herald

"The songs? Structured but raw and diverse.
The playing? Fucking fantastic."
- Revolver

"A lovingly rendered piece of pop melancholia"
- The Brag

"Channeling influences from punk rock to
bluegrass, singer/songwriter Matt Ellis' folky
tunes are peppered with innocent truth and
sparing dramatics. And while raw country
may build the base of the cake, there's
always a rock 'n roll cherry on top."
- Flavor Pill

"Ellis oozes a sort of sexy melancholy"
- Rave Magazine
Record Label: Krow Pie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Matt Ellis on Insomnia Radio!

Hey MySpacers, what's up?I had a great start to the week with an email from Charles over at Insomnia Radio. Looks like they've added "Hey Mr" to their latest broadcast. Click here and take a listen.Te...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Tue, 27 May 2008 11:49:00 PST

BBQ, Bands & Booze!

You'd be totally mad to miss this. Cinema Bar has handed itself over to us so that we can rock Culver City. Don't know Cinema Bar? Who would have thought that in a town a-glitter with glam and relentl...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:20:00 PST

Matt Ellis RINGTONES!

Matt Ellis Ringtones are now available! Come and get 'em!
Posted by Matt Ellis on Thu, 08 May 2008 11:36:00 PST

Check out this event: SUNDAY SCHOOL

Hosted By: Matt Ellis When: Sunday May 11, 2008 at 2:00 PMWhere: The Cinema Bar3967 Sepulveda BoulevardCulver City, California|5 90230United StatesDescription:Matt Ellis Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:26:00 PST

Matt Ellis on Little Radio - 10am Mon 21st

Tune into The Mo Show on www.littleradio.com at 10am Monday morning to catch a double interview with Matt Ellis & Matt Jennings. The pair will play a few acoustic tracks and spread the news about Elli...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:28:00 PST

Matt Ellis @ The Troubadour - April 21st

Back from SXSW this week with news of a great show coming up.The lovely Ruby James has asked myself & Shane Alexander to come out and play herAlbum Launch at The Troubadour in LA, April 21st.This will...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:52:00 PST

Request HEY MR on Radio

Hey guys,I just got back from spreading the word out in NYC and it looks like people were listening.Online indy station "The Penguin" have added HEY MR to rotation. If you have a second, please click ...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:35:00 PST

The Habit LIVES!

Hey there,How you doin? I'm reviving a little songwriter night in Venice this comingFriday (1/18) if you're free. Head down to Abbots Habit from 9pm for an acousticset from myself and The Meemies!Hope...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:44:00 PST

Matt Ellis on Break Thru Radio

Happy New Year!A friend of mine on MySpace just let me know about this show I was featured on late last year - "Front & Center" on Break Thru Radio. Take a listen if you have the time, it features lot...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:18:00 PST

Matt Ellis AUGUST Newsletter

Tales from Australia, Indie 103.1 fm Airplay and Hotel Cafe in LA this week!Welcome to the Matt Ellis AUGUST Newsletter. Click for all the latest info.TELL THE PEOPLE!...
Posted by Matt Ellis on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:25:00 PST