The artist’s debut single is filled with acerbic social commentary and wily, indie rock sing-a-longs.
The indie rock acts that tend to cut through and make a lasting impression are the ones that have characters, artists like Arctic Monkeys, Jamie T and Oasis have made the cultural imprint that they have because of the charisma and charm that they exude, as well as the bite and guile of their tunes.
An emerging artist in the UK scene who feels blessed with a distinct character and personality is northern troubadour Matt Jacques, an artist who’s debut single ‘Bandit Town’ is stacked full of acerbic social commentary and indie sing-a-long melodies. There is a lived-in sense of rawness to the artist and his lyrics, rife with authenticity and grit, weaving stories of life in the titular ‘Bandit Town’, surrounded break-ins, gang violence and neighbours acting weirdly, and the need to get away from it. Engaging, relatable and bursting with personality and character, the debut release establishes the artist’s charm and his gypsy-jazz flavoured sound seamlessly, the UK indie scene has always had room for unique characters, and Matt Jacques and his authentic perspective and writing should soon establish him as the latest.
