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Mathew V, "My Boy" [๐Ÿ“ท: 604 Records]Vancouver singer Mathew V impresses on his fun, sassy, tongue in cheek, throwback, original jazz single, โ€œMy Boy.โ€

Jazz is NOT boring, PERIOD.ย  ๐ŸŽ™ Mathew V (Mathew Van Vooght) confirms this on his playful, sassy, tongue in cheek jazzy single, ๐ŸŽต โ€œMy Boyโ€. ย โ€œMy Boyโ€ graces Van Vooghtโ€™s 2023 jazz LP, ๐Ÿ’ฟ Anything Goes (arrives April 14, 2023). Notably, the talented, openly gay artist has appeared on The Musical Hype in the past โ€“ ๐ŸŽต โ€œDancing in the Skyโ€ (2022) and ๐ŸŽต โ€œCatching Feelingsโ€ (2019). ย However, this is the first time Mr. V has been highlighted embracing vintage music of the past. The thing is, โ€œMy Boyโ€ is not old.ย  Sure, this original penned and produced by Van Vooght and ๐ŸŽผ โœ ๐ŸŽ› Ben Dunnill channels the past โ€“ a Marilyn Monroe-inspired record โ€“ it sounds quite refreshing in 2023.

Mathew V, Anything Goes [๐Ÿ“ท: 604 Records]First and foremost, Mathew V sounds utterly sublime.ย  He possesses a versatile instrument and has proven his ability to sing any and everything.ย  That is the biggest selling point.ย  Beyond that, being backed by a jazz combo is absolutely sick!ย  The string bass! The piano! The light, traditional swinging groove on the drums! EPIC! However, letโ€™s address what separates Van Vooghtโ€™s single from the jazz of the past โ€“ heโ€™s unapologetically GAY ๐ŸŒˆ! We live for it and #STAN! Clearly, Van Vooght characterizes about what his boy embodies and who he is NOT! Itโ€™s cute, honest, and incredibly authentic.


Final Thoughts ๐Ÿ’ญย 

pride heart burstMathew V is the sugar honey iced teaโ€ฆ regardless of what style of music he sings ๐Ÿ˜! He definitely sounds in his element on ๐ŸŽต โ€œMy Boyโ€. As a long-life jazz fan (and jazz pianist), I adore what V serves up.ย  Throw in the same-sex POV, and โ€œMy Boyโ€ is absolutely FAB!

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4.5 out of 5 stars


๐ŸŽ™ Mathew V โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฟ Anything Goes โ€ข ๐Ÿท 604 Records โ€ข ๐Ÿ—“ 4.14.23
[๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 604 Records; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]

 


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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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