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On 21 January 2017 three-quarters of the original line-up of Elastica – Matthews, [[Annie Holland]] and [[Justin Welch]] – worked together on the remastering of ''Elastica''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vanyaland.com/2017/01/21/they-hadnt-seen-each-other-for-20yrs-elastica-are-back-in-the-studio/|title='They hadn't seen each other for 20yrs': Elastica are back in the studio|date=21 January 2017|website=Vanyaland.com|accessdate=2020-07-06}}</ref> |
On 21 January 2017 three-quarters of the original line-up of Elastica – Matthews, [[Annie Holland]] and [[Justin Welch]] – worked together on the remastering of ''Elastica''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vanyaland.com/2017/01/21/they-hadnt-seen-each-other-for-20yrs-elastica-are-back-in-the-studio/|title='They hadn't seen each other for 20yrs': Elastica are back in the studio|date=21 January 2017|website=Vanyaland.com|accessdate=2020-07-06}}</ref> |
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As of 2022, Matthews has a [[Youtube]] channel where she uploads mostly religious music. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConndQKs69PNykUf6l9SKwQ |
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==Other activities== |
Revision as of 04:26, 8 February 2022
Donna Lorraine Matthews (born 2 December 1971) is a Welsh musician who was the lead guitarist of the Britpop band Elastica.
Music career
When she was 20, Matthews answered an advert in Melody Maker for a guitarist with a new band. She became a member of Elastica, subsequently becoming one of their songwriters and credited for many of their tracks.[1] Matthews left Elastica in the spring of 1999 after the band's output had waned and she had developed a heroin habit.[1] In April 2000 she briefly rejoined the band to play one track, "Connection", at the London Kentish Town Forum after being invited out of the audience by Elastica singer Justine Frischmann.[2]
After shaking off her drug addiction she formed an unnamed band with bassist Isabel Waidner and Katrin Jones. In May 2003 they produced and sold 1000 copies of a single, called "L.O.V.E."[1]
In May 2004, Matthews' new band, Klang (with Waidner and drummer Keisuke Hiratsuka) released their debut album, No Sound is Heard.[1] Klang have not produced any output or news since 2005.[3]
On 21 January 2017 three-quarters of the original line-up of Elastica – Matthews, Annie Holland and Justin Welch – worked together on the remastering of Elastica.[4]
As of 2022, Matthews has a Youtube channel where she uploads mostly religious music. [5]
Other activities
Matthews subsequently studied music at the Dartington College of Arts in Devon. She was interviewed by Ichthus Christian Fellowship in October 2006.[6]
It was revealed that she had become a Christian. She is working as a missionary with the homeless.[7]
In a 2007 interview Matthews claimed she was still making music but no longer had a desire to be in the public eye. She wanted simply to be "rich in love".[8]
Matthews also played the role of glam rocker Polly Small in the 1998 film Velvet Goldmine.
References
- ^ a b c d Cripps, Charlotte (14 May 2004). "Donna Matthews: A new Elastica band". The Independent. Archived from the original on 15 September 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ^ "Donna back with Elastica for one night only". NME. 14 April 2000. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ^ Klangers.net Archived 28 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "'They hadn't seen each other for 20yrs': Elastica are back in the studio". Vanyaland.com. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Donna Matthews". Youtube.com. 07 Feburary 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
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(help) - ^ "Evangelism News October 2006". Archived from the original on 28 October 2007.
- ^ Justine Frischmann: waking up from Elastica to art in America Guardian Newspaper 14 March 2016
- ^ Achara, Chidi. "Interview: Donna Matthews". "Famous" (2007). Artisan Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 September 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2013.