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Matt Simons is ready to unpack. The American songwriter has worked continuously for a decade now, achieving huge success – particularly in continental Europe – with music that comes straight from the soul. A West Coast talent who found success outside his homeland, his music has reached huge audiences, with both studio albums to date – ‘Pieces’ and ‘Catch & Release’ – moving across the continent, starting with the Netherlands until the whole of Europe knew his name. But then the pandemic intervened. Relocating to California, close to where he grew up, just as COVID began its international spread, Matt Simons found himself with the space – and the time – to reflect, and to look inwards. It’s sparked a shift in his music, too – singles such as ‘Cold’ and ‘Better Tomorrow’ have connected due to their introspection, and the brave frankness of his message. Art is one way in which Matt Simons deals with these issues. It’s more than just a craft or a passion – it’s a key outlet, a means for him to channel those emotions into something palpable. “I think it would be really difficult if I didn’t have an outlet,” he says. “If I didn’t feel like I had some sort of higher purpose that I’m working towards then my anxiety would be a lot worse. As someone who tends to bottle up their emotions, if they didn’t have anywhere to go… well, that sounds like a dark place.”