Out singer/songwriter Parker Matthews drops his latest music video, "Good Enough."
Trust and believe - it's more than 'good enough.'
The visually elegant video finds our hero prepping for a performance, but troubled.
After the sexy sass of previous tracks like "Hit and Run" and "Feelin' Right," Matthews is in a pensive mood.
Who hasn't worried/wondered if they are 'good enough?' For others, for ourselves?
Through repetition (plus a touch of humanity), the title phrase sometimes feels like Parker is convincing his listener, sometimes himself.
It's like I'm not good enough, good enough Why'm I not good enough, good enough Baby, I'm good enough, good enough I know that I'm good enough, good enough I can't take it My heart, you break it I'm good enough, good enough I know that I'm good enough, good enough
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The handsome Mr. Matthews offers some of his most expressive and muscular vocals to date.
And, like all his releases, the production is top-shelf and sophisticated.
Make sure you hang around for the ending.
"Good Enough" is available now on iTunes, Amazon and all other digital download sites.
Out indie pop artist Parker Matthews is currently “Feelin’ Right” and he wants you to be right there feeling it with him.
The Pittsburgh native has displayed notable versatility with previous singles “Lost With You” and “Hit and Run,” which I wrote about back in May.
For this new release, the soulful singer switches up the beats - this time taking the listener on an intimate, private flirtation.
In this Q&A, the handsome indie artist chats on his new, sexy groove.
The Randy Report: Your last single, "Hit and Run,” was an upbeat, bouncy bop. Your new track, "Feelin’ Right," sounds like liquid sex. What was the inspiration for the song?
Parker Matthews: For this record, I want to take things a little bit deeper and show you a side of me thats more sexual. The song is about becoming obsessed and almost addicted to the way someone can make you feel when you’re in that moment. It’s when you find that person to get you through the night and keep you feelin’ right.
TRR: What’s your favorite part of the creative process? Writing? Recording? Production?
PM: I really do love it all, but recording is my favorite part by far. I get to be in the booth, in that moment, with just the mic and me.
When I was recording this record, I had all the lights in the studio turned off and some candles lit to really set the tone. When you record material like this, it’s about giving the perfect delivery right up close and personal to that mic. Recording is when you can truly make the song your own.
Writing is a close second though. Lyrics mean the world to me, and when my team and I have writing sessions, I like to go off into a different room, lock myself away, and let the words speak for themselves.
TRR: Who’s currently at the top of your list of ‘dream collaborators?’ And why?
PM: There are so many amazing artists out there right now, and I am always open to collaboration, but in the rap game, I’d be down for a collab with Nicki Minaj because I love her tone.
In the pop world, Jessie J, Ariana, or my hometown girl, Christina Aguilera, all have a such amazing voices. And that’s something I have the ultimate respect for.
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For “Feelin’ Right,” Matthews’ silky smooth, sensual vocals sit right in the pocket for the bulk of the low-key song. The bridge introduces an accelerated heartbeat (you know where this is going) that leads to the climax of the song, leaving just enough time for some post-romantic after-glow.
The entire track oozes a confident sexual vibe that borders on intoxicating without crossing the line into being heavy-handed.
This enthralling follow-up proves he is definitely more than a 'hit and run.' We expect to hear much more from Matthews.
You can check out this interview with The Randy Report podcast where the Pittsburgh native shares how his own personal experiences influence his approach to making music.
You can follow Matthews on Instagram here, Facebook here, Spotify here and check out his official website here.
"Feelin' Right" is currently available on all digital download sites including iTunes.
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• Parker Matthews dropped his new music video for "Hit and Run" recently. In writing about the video, Pop Dust gushed, "Matthews' confidence in his sexuality glows onscreen."
I interviewed the talented popster back in February. You can catch my chat with him here and check out the video below.
On today's episode of The Randy Report podcast I’m chatting with Parker Matthews who releases his new single, “Hit and Run” today.
A little background on Parker:
He was touched by the power of music at a very early age when he saw Whitney Houston sing “I Will Always Love You” on the 1994 Grammy Awards. #GoodTaste
From focusing on creativity and music in school to staying up nights writing songs, he knew music would be a driving force in his life.
He also found solace in his music as his younger years were impacted by bullying and depression. Instead of letting the bullies win, he pulled himself up and became the artist he is today. He also uses those dark times as an inspiration to advocate for LGBTQ youth by supporting The National Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
With musical inspirations that include Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Adele, Jennifer Hudson and Jessie J, Parker says his music is about the message of human connection.
And speaking of connections, he was one of Music Connection Magazine’s 2017'S Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands.
Let’s first take a listen to his new single, “Hit and Run” and then chat with Parker Matthews.
"Hit and Run" is now available on iTunes and all digital download sites.
