PLAYING 2 SHOWS

(Photo by Vivian Corado)

For anyone who might not be following me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/mattiesafer) seemed like it was past due to make note of the fact that I will be playing 2 shows in the next week here in NYC.

Both shows are at Dominion NY.  I’ve been rehearsing with my new live band for a couple of months now and while we’re not quite ready for the big thing this show is a little different.  Islands (the main act) are presenting their new album in a small, intimate seated theater and offered me the chance to open up, present some of my own new material and “set the mood.” 

So in the spirit of the evening, my performance is going to be pretty laid back, featuring just myself singing, piano and guitar.  It’s been a lot of fun preparing for the show and it should be a beautiful night of music.  I have the privilege of playing with some talented individuals and I am happy to have an opportunity to present a show for y’all.

If you have a CMJ Badge entry is free this Saturday night, otherwise you can get advance tickets directly from the venue (http://www.dominionny.com/).  I’m not so sure on the details for next Saturday yet but I know I will be on fairly early this Saturday (7 pm) so try and make it early!

Thanks and hope you can make it out!

BENI-SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU (FEATURING MATTIE SAFER)

I’m a bit behind on this one too.

8 days ago Modular put up a stream of the track that I did with Beni “Someone Just Like You” so now here it is for you.  Seems like it will be released as a single…

Beni featuring Mattie Safer - Someone Just Like You by modularpeople

It was a fun record to make.  It was in the middle of a huge snow storm in NYC.  My old studio was on the 16th floor with great views of the Hudson.  Don’t get me wrong, it was a dump but it did have lots of windows, a reasonably unique feature for most New York spots. 

There’s all kinds of crazy remixes and stuff…  (I thought there was news on it here: http://www.modularpeople.com/news/stream-beni-someone-just-like-you/10034.html but there isn’t.  Sorry!)

Don’t know if they’ll be making a video for this or not and if so if they’ll do me dirty like this:

Anyway, hope you enjoy the track!  Let me know what you think…

BENI AND ME…

Hey hey.

So some of y’all know I did a track with Beni.  This Beni:

Not this one (although that would be rad):

Anyway, the track is called “Someone Just Like You” and it’s on his debut album House of Beni, which is going to be coming out in September on Modular Records.  You can go read more about it here: Beni reveals debut album with Sam Sparro, Mattie Safer

Other than that just been busy working on a new live show, I’ll fill you in more when there’s more to say but so far so good!

HAPPY SUMMER.

JAM FACTORY 3 “ONE NIGHT STAND” FEAT. MATTIE SAFER

Some of the more of astute among you might have noticed that I had a record come out yesterday over in the UK.  A collaboration I did with my good old friend Ben Rymer and his production duo Jam Factory.  This is their, 3rd release and the song is called “One Night Stand.”  Listen to some snippets below…

I can’t remember why I was there but for some reason I was staying in London at the Rymer’s flat.  It was shortly after I had left the group.  We were hanging out and a bit bored so we decided to make a track.  The whole thing took about 3 days from writing to final conception.  Over the course of 2 years it was mixed and remixed by many folks (I think the remix EP is on the way) and now it’s available for you to go buy… I’m pretty sure it’s vinyl only though for y’all digital types… Trendy London fucks… :)  Maybe someone will pick up the license on it though and we’ll get a digi-release?

More music on the way soon!  Originals (the long awaited “Future Gospel Sound” mixtape is FINISHED) and another collaboration, this one with everyone’s favorite Antipodean BENI!  Should be a great summer…

RADIO SILENCE… PRE-2K LIFE… NEW MUSIC FROM BL’EVE

Since returning from all my travels I know it’s been pretty much dead on the wire… Apologies to anyone who might have missed me.  I’m still here, I’m still good and I just been taking a step back from it.  Not the music, mind you.  I’ve been writing songs and singing all day.  Got some new joints I’m excited to record.

Rather, taking a step back from… blogs… Twitter… Facebook.  It’s like living a pre-2K life (ok not really cuz I got a iphone and all that but you get the idea).  Those who enjoy them that’s great I ain’t saying to stop… but it was all just starting to sound like noise to me.  I felt like it was getting in the way of really being able to hear my own thoughts.  So I just cut it off and I haven’t really looked back since.  I ain’t saying I won’t be back.  Hell, I might be back tomorrow, who knows?  But for now, this life, this vibe, this speed feels really ice and I’m gonna keep on cruisin’ right about here.

There will be new music and videos and photos and all that down the line too.  Don’t worry.

For now, I’d like to share a new track from my friend BL’EVE called “Strawberry Fields.”  It feels really right on a rainy NY morning.  Hope that it feels right for you too, wherever you are:

Peace for now,

M

TWO FOR THE ROAD…

Hey hey,

Sorry that it’s been a minute.  Readjusting to civilian life.

Here’s a couple little bits to keep you going.

First, here’s a video from my show at Check Yo Ponytail 2.  No live audio, but if you wanna see what it looked like, here’s your shot!

CYP2 presents: Analog Chic from IHEARTCOMIX Records on Vimeo.

Also from time to time I like to share little bits from friends who are doing good things.  So in that spirit, here is a wonderful remix of a Zowie track from a good friend, AKA JK

Bite Back (AKAJK Remix) by zowiemusic

Be good y’all, speak soon!

PHOTOS FROM LA CITA (LOS ANGELES)

Back on the east coast now with no shows for a bit, so I’ve got to time to put some photos up now.  These are from the show I did at Dance Right! at La Cita in downtown Los Angeles. 

It was a great show, probably my favorite of the whole trip.  Great crowd, great music, great atmosphere!  Big thanks to Matt Goldman, Paul Devro & the rest of the crew for having me!  And as usual, a big thanks to my lovely fiancee Vivian for the photos (check her “field trips” blog out at http://vivijean.wordpress.com).

Enjoy!

La Cita.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Singin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Speakin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Growlin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Witness.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

LA SHOW THIS THURSDAY AT DANCE RIGHT!!!

Come out come out come out!  Live Set @ Dance Right! this Thursday.  Little Jinder amd Paul Devro are playing too.  Ignore the date on the flyer.  BE THERE…

By the way, how y’all like the new color???