Press Release
Release Date: Aug. 17, 2025
Release Parties: Sept. 1st Park Street Grill Rockland ME. Sept 11th Nick-A-Nees Providence RI. Sept 26th Vincent’s Worcester MA.
The Matt Swanton Band, semi-finalists of the 2023 International Blues Challenge representing the Boston Blues Society, are back with the release of their second album titled "Growing Pains" featuring 12 original compositions drawing inspirations steeped in traditional blues, late 60’s/early 70’s psychedelic rock, and even hints of funk and soul.
The Matt Swanton Band continues its vision of a powerhouse 4-piece band featuring Ken Edelman on bass, Dave Osoff on keys, and Will Tattan on drums. They combine fiery rock driven blues guitar, soulful rock organ and keyboards to showcase the following tracks:
Mulpus Bop is a steady rockin’ instrumental to set the scene for the album and give a little hint of what’s to come.
Soldier is a rockin’ song about one-sided relationships, using metaphorical imagery to describe the feeling of putting 100% into a relationship and getting nothing back.
Growing Pains, the title track, has a few hidden meanings, but mostly expresses the discomforts that come with progress and growth.
Cooking with Fire was inspired by our trip down to Memphis for the international blues challenge back in 2023. It’s a declaration that we’re here to do our thing, and we’re going to give it all we got.
Sick is a bit of commentary on the current state of our society, calling attention to the evils of our leadings, and a plea to the people to see through the lies and manipulation and see the truth about the people they’ve put their trust in.
Begging for Your Love is a song about heartbreak, noticing the deterioration of a relationship, acknowledging how things have changed, the growing distance, the lack of affection that once existed, and a plea for closure. Is this something we can save, or is it time to go our separate ways?
Testify is a song I like to refer to as a loooooove song. Sometimes they’re just so fine, you can’t get enough.
Too Close to the Sun is a song about mental health struggles and the dangers of turning to substances to self-medicate. Just because you think you have it under control doesn’t mean it won’t take over your life and swallow you whole.
Me and My Friends is about one of those nights, partying with that particular group a friends, sometimes resulting in misery and regret.
Nothing Can Keep Me from Loving You is a love letter to Matt’s fiancé, the love of his life.
You Think You’re Slick is commentary on patterns where some treat love as a transactional thing to be bought, and is conditional on being showered with luxuries.
Rain Dance is a reminder to stop and smell the roses every once and a while, and appreciate the blessings we have while we have them.
The Matt Swanton Band – Growing Pains LP – Available now on all streaming services!
