German rock/acoustic artist Matthias Sturm comes across both as a seasoned songwriter and communicator on his newest CD “Blood and Thunder”, due for release on Jan 17, 2012. When he sings “I’m going to the Underworld” on the stunning track “Peace on Earth”, you feel the unlikely urge to go with him, and the reason becomes perfectly clear as his masterful backup vocal choices guide the song through Beatles-inspired, dark atmospheres. This is an artist who is not afraid to experiment because he is confident in his song writing ability. Matthias Sturm hails from former East Germany and attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden.
He was part of the Bohemian art movement and was also involved in the early formation of the illegal punk music scene. After the Wall came down, he became one of East Germany's youngest and most talented painters. His art is part of some of the more important art collections in Germany, Austria and the USA, as well as in numerous private art collections. The US record debut Blood And Thunder, produced by David Hillis (Pearl Jam, Afghan Wigs, James Blunt) was recorded at Blind Melon's studio with musicians such as two time Grammy nominated songstress Erin Alden and drummer Dave Krusen, who once anchored Pearl Jam as a founding member.
This all-star album collaboration, which drops on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, conveys a subtle and colorful mix of Alternative Rock, Folk & Avant Garde, garnished with cinematic soundscapes and embellished by the remarkable, heartfelt voice of the singer.Matthias Sturm has and enjoys a recently growing fan community in the Benelux States where Belgium popstar NOVASTAR recruited Matthias Sturm for supporting slots in his 2008 tour in Belgium and Holland. The artist has performed on club tours and larger venues across Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, India and the USA, amongst some legendary stages like the AB (L' Ancienne Belgique) at Brussels.
I would put his approach somewhere between Roger Waters and David Bowie, yet he has his own unique delivery. “Blood and Thunder” is recommended listening for fans of lush, story telling in their rock and folk music. Devotees of Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and The Beatles should find something to enjoy here.
He was part of the Bohemian art movement and was also involved in the early formation of the illegal punk music scene. After the Wall came down, he became one of East Germany's youngest and most talented painters. His art is part of some of the more important art collections in Germany, Austria and the USA, as well as in numerous private art collections. The US record debut Blood And Thunder, produced by David Hillis (Pearl Jam, Afghan Wigs, James Blunt) was recorded at Blind Melon's studio with musicians such as two time Grammy nominated songstress Erin Alden and drummer Dave Krusen, who once anchored Pearl Jam as a founding member.
This all-star album collaboration, which drops on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, conveys a subtle and colorful mix of Alternative Rock, Folk & Avant Garde, garnished with cinematic soundscapes and embellished by the remarkable, heartfelt voice of the singer.Matthias Sturm has and enjoys a recently growing fan community in the Benelux States where Belgium popstar NOVASTAR recruited Matthias Sturm for supporting slots in his 2008 tour in Belgium and Holland. The artist has performed on club tours and larger venues across Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, India and the USA, amongst some legendary stages like the AB (L' Ancienne Belgique) at Brussels.
I would put his approach somewhere between Roger Waters and David Bowie, yet he has his own unique delivery. “Blood and Thunder” is recommended listening for fans of lush, story telling in their rock and folk music. Devotees of Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and The Beatles should find something to enjoy here.
Listen to Matthias’s music and find out more on his Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/MATTHIAS-STURM/182224888491205
and at Youtube: www.youtube.com/SturmMatthias
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