“Rich and shimmering” – Mystic Sons
"An intimate and passionate project, with tender and heartfelt singing and songwriting, backed by airy instrumentation."- A song in Life
"Warm guitar lines and sincere vocals” - Tonic Grain
"A lovely voice — there’s something special here."
- Sebastian, Gobsmag
“Fresh and well-shaped, with a great combination of vocals and instruments”- The Playlist Sculptor
“Like a good glass of whiskey by a roaring fire, it’s great stuff” Marv Gadgie
INTRODUCING MATTHEW JAMES AYLETT
Matthew James Aylett is a unique and prolific songsmith who draws influences from the very roots of folk and blues. Matthew cites heroes such as Townes Van Zandt, Cohen, and Dylan as his lyrical guides, demanding listeners to take their ears out of the cities and back into the flatline skies of the fens, its factories, and at points lonesome albeit softened reflections. This is not Matthew's first musical outing, a songwriter of 20 years with, as he puts it, “truths to write.” His debut solo album, Matthew James Aylett, released in 2022 and produced by Gordon Raphael, travels across the lands of audio perception, wandering through Matthew's mind, following his frustrations and embarked elations. Wrap your heart and mind around this unique and warm album. Recently, Aylett has also opened for Slim Chance (Ronnie Lane’s band) and Willy Tea Taylor in London, cementing his place as a rising talent with a growing fanbase and a unique voice that resonates with audiences. Aylett has recently been to Tennessee and Texas to do some recording for his upcoming Ep set for release in May 2025. While in Austin Aylett go to play the legendary Cactus Cafe where the likes of Guy Clarke, Steve Earl and Towns Van Zandt once entertained the Cactus crowd.
