Who's this hidden secret? Matthew Jay a sprout of welsh talent has been concealed, but for how long? Matthew Jay, a 22 year old from the South Wales market town of Abergavenny, decided one day that he was bored of the day to day going's on of the recently proclaimed brown town (named such from a recent survey that concluded this small welsh town as having one of the highest needle exchange rates in Britain!), and decided that he wanted to make a stamp on the British music scene.

Signed to Food Records in 2000 (the home of Blur) he soon started playing numerous gigs around London and started his recordings that soon became his debut Album called 'Draw'.

The album starts with the 'rebellious' but sophisticated tune, 'Four Minute Rebellion', with the Acoustic sound instantly capturing its audience. 'Let Your Shoulder Fall', Jays' second song on the album and first single, soon grabs you with its catchy tune and filled bass line. Other songs on the album prove Jays' lyrical expertise and poetic rhythm. With songs such as 'Call My Name Out' reminding you of the 'Ocean Colour Scene' days.

This 'Nick Drake' compared artist provides a refreshing sound to the depressing manufactured artists that rule the mainstream music world at present. Lets hope that his talent continues to supply us with the same tuneful melodies throughout his second Album that's currently being written.

Jon Fretter
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