Matt James is a singer, songwriter and former drummer and co-songwriter with Gene, which achieved success around the world with 10 UK Top 40 hits and 3 UK Top 10 albums. They also toured extensively worldwide. Matt left the music industry in 2008 but returned in 2021 as a solo artist.
2022 sees the release of his debut solo album ‘Breaking The Fall’. It was recorded with acclaimed producer Stephen Street (known for his work with The Smiths, Blur, and The Cranberries) and features contributions from fellow Gene members Steve Mason and Kev Miles, also Mick Talbot (The Style Council) and Peredur Ap Gwynedd. The album showcases Matt’s inimitable song writing on highlights including ‘A Simple Message’, ‘Snowy Peaks’ and the singles ‘Born To Rule’ and ‘Champione’.
This release is pressed on 180g purple vinyl and features an exclusive print signed by Matt James. It is strictly limited to 555 copies worldwide.
Tracklisting:
Side A
1. From Now On
2. Champione
3. Breaking The Fall
4. Born To Rule
5. Sad
Side B
1. Snowy Peaks
2. Different World
3. A Simple Message
4. High Time
5. Fireships
Gene featured as our ‘Artist of the Week’, starting 11 October 2021.
