Matthew Munro Sold My Soul Interview

Matthew Munro Releases Debut Single 'Sold My Soul'

Matthew Munro may have sold his soul, but it looks like the return has been worth it. With his debut single 'Sold My Soul' out now, Munro may be singlehandedly responsible for bringing the dangers of a Faustian pact to the good folk of Bundaberg.

Recorded at Love Hz Studios in Sydney, 'Sold My Soul' was produced by Matt Fell, who has worked with artists including Sara Storer, Fanny Lumsden, Shane Nicholson, and Travis Collins to name a few. It's an impressive list, and Munro has been rewarded for his talent and hard work with opportunities to support Collins, Lumsden and Swift, as well as Brad Butcher and Bill Chambers.

'Sold My Soul' is, says Munro, 'a look at all the things you think are important in life, like the good-looking girl, moving away from a small town, only to discover that the grass isn't always greener. Sometimes it doesn't go to plan and you just end up questioning life.'


Yes, sometimes it doesn't go to plan, but sometimes it actually does. This is something Munro can attest to – he picked up a role in The Sound of Music at just 12 years of age and has since been dedicated to surrounding himself with the sound of music. He has studied at both the junior and senior streams of the Academy of Country Music in Tamworth and is now embarking on a solo journey into the industry and, well, life.

Though just 20 years of age, Munro has played the Lighthouse Festival, Childers Festival and appeared at the Tamworth Country Music Festival for the past five years, performing in many TSA and Emerging Artists shows. He's also a regular on the Bundaberg gig circuit, selling his soul for a cold beer and the punters' hearts.

Interview with Matthew Munro

Question: How would you describe your music?

Matthew Munro: Country with a twist.


Question: Can you tell us about Sold My Soul?

Matthew Munro: Sold My Soul is a look at what you often perceive as important in life only to find that it is not what you thought it would be, and it can make you question what you know.


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uestion: What inspired Sold My Soul?

Matthew Munro: Leaving school and reevaluating what is important in life.


Question: Is there a particular message you hope listeners take from your music?

Matthew Munro: My music is often a reflection on life events; I hope my music gives the audience a chance to feel the emotion of the moment.


Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

Matthew Munro: I love performing live, but working with a producer on your song and having someone else have input is also a great feeling.


Question: Which is your favourite song to perform live and why?

Matthew Munro: I like I love it by Tim McGraw - upbeat, feel good song.


Question: If you could have anyone, in the world, attend a show, who would it be?

Matthew Munro: Garth Brooks.

Question: What motivates you most when writing music?

Matthew Munro: Family members and personal relationships generally feature heavily in my music.


Question: Which music/artists are you currently listening to?

Matthew Munro: Morgan Evans, Dan & Shay and Travis Collins.


Question: What or who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

Matthew Munro: I have always loved to sing, and when I discovered that you can do it as a day job, it sounded like a good idea.


Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

Matthew Munro: Ed Sheeran.


Question: What's a typical day like?
Matthew Munro: I spend most days at a day job entering data and working with special needs children. Evenings are taken up with music practice and weekends with gigs around my local area; working towards music paying my bills.


Question: What has been your favourite part of becoming a music artist?

Matthew Munro: I love performing and the opportunities to meet and work with other artists.


Question: What's next, for you?

Matthew Munro: Back to the recording studio to finish off a single or two for later this year and continue to gig.


Question: Can you share your socials?

Matthew Munro: Facebook.com/matthewmunromusic
@Matthew.munro.music/
Spotify


Interview by Brooke Hunter