Matthew Perryman Jones
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| Matthew Perryman Jones | |
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 Matthew Perryman Jones performing at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, October 2008. |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 25, 1973 |
| Origin | Levittown, PA |
| Genres | Singer-Songwriter, Pop rock |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | Ten Out of Tenn |
| Website | mpjmusic.com |
Matthew Perryman Jones (born 1973) is an American singer-songwriter who currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jones began his career as a singer-songwriter in 1997, playing his first public performances at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA.[1] In 2000, Jones issued his first solo release, Nowhere Else But Here after moving to Nashville, TN to pursue music full-time.
In 2006 he released the album Throwing Punches in the Dark. This album, produced by Neilson Hubbard (Glen Phillips, Garrison Starr), was a departure from his previous Folk/Americana sound to something more Pop Rock. Throwing Punches in the Dark has been well received by critics and fans alike.[citation needed]
In 2007 Matthew was asked to perform at the historic Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, AL for the 10 year celebration of the syndicated radio program, Reg's Coffee House. Matthew shared the stage with Stoll Vaughan, Jim James (My Morning Jacket) and Patty Griffin. At this show, Matthew first performed his song Save You which, after recording, would launch Matthew onto the national scene with a high profile placement in the season finale of Kyle XY.
In 2008, Matthew has teamed up again with producer Neilson Hubbard to produce a new LP entitled Swallow the Sea which, was named after one of the songs included on the album. Released August 19, 2008,[2] this album that included the single Save You, gained traction in television, and saw a growing number of placements in popular television shows in 2008 and 2009.
In 2010, Matthew released two EPs. One official release,The Distance in Between, and another unofficial digital release Crash, Boom, Bang which was released exclusively through Noistrade. Crash, Boom, Bang was a collection of songs either that didn't make the cut on Swallow the Sea or weren't finished enough to be included.
Matthew is currently touring in support of The Distance in Between.
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[edit] Song Placements
[edit] 2012
- "Only You" - Pretty Little Liars, episode 2.18 - 'A Kiss Before Lying', 30 January
- "Homeage for the Suffering" - Hollyoaks, episode 3297, 2 March
[edit] 2011
- "Looking for You Again" - Grey's Anatomy, episode 8.08 - 'Heart-Shaped Box', 3 November 2011
- Out of Reach - Pretty Little Liars, episode 1.21 - 'Monsters in the End', 14 March 2011
- Save You - Pretty Little Liars, episode 2.08 - 'Save The Date', 2 August 2011
[edit] 2010
- Until The Last Falling Star - Grey's Anatomy Season 7, Episode 4: 'Can't Fight Biology'
- Out of Reach - Pretty Little Liars, Episode 1.10 - 'Keep Your Friends Close', 10 August 2010
- I Don't Want to Leave - Private Practice, Episode 4.01 - Season Premiere, September 23, 2010
- Out Of Reach- Make It or Break It, Episode 1.12 - 'Follow The Leader' January 11, 2010
[edit] 2009
- Save You - Royal Pains, Episode 1.4 - 'TB or Not TB', 2009
- Save You - One Tree Hill (TV series) Episode 6.19 - 'Letting Go', 2009
- Save You - Bones, Episode 4.24 - 'The Beaver in the Otter', 2009
- Out of the Shadows - Kyle XY, Episode 3.2 - 'Psychic Friend', 2009
- Where The Road Meets The Sun - Grey's Anatomy, Episode 5.23 - 'Here's To The Future', 2009
- Out of Reach - One Tree Hill (TV series) Episode 7.01 - '4:30 AM Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad', 2009
- Rain or Shine - Bones, Episode 5.9 - 'The Gamer in the Grease', 3 December 2009
- Stay Behind Me - Trauma, Episode 1.8 - 'M'Aidez', 16 November 2009
[edit] 2008
- Waiting on the Light to Change & Beneath the Silver Moon - Eli Stone, Episode 1.07 -'Freedom', 2008
- Feels Like Letting Go - One Tree Hill (TV Series), Episode 6.03 - 'Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.', 2008
[edit] 2007
- Save You - Kyle XY, Episode 2.13 - 'Leap of Faith', 2007
- Save You - Private Practice, Episode 1.03 - 'In Which Addison Finds the Magic', 2007
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Land of the Living, 2012
- Until the Dawn Appears, 2011
- Swallow the Sea, 2008
- Throwing Punches in the Dark, 2006
- Nowhere Else But Here, 2000
[edit] EPs
- The Distance in Between, 2010
- Crash, Boom, Bang (digital only release), 2010
- For the Road, 2003
[edit] External links
- Matthew Perryman Jones' official website
- Breaking Out the Windows—A Matthew Perryman Jones Fansite
- Noisetrade: exclusive digital distribution of digital EP Crash, Boom, Bang
- Matthew Perryman Jones on Myspace
- Reviews of Throwing Punches in the Dark on virb.com
- Matthew Perryman Jones interview on Music Business Radio
