What the heck is Matcli?

When a virus wiped-out the first demo tracks of a band without a name, a computer error message repeatedly read: Error: MATCLI. This quickly became the bands obscure yet fitting moniker. Matcli is now spreading akin to a rampant computer virus, infecting computers and ears near you!

Drawing from timeless influences such as U2 and Genesis, as well as revered contemporary artists including Jimmy Eat World, Coldplay and Death Cab For Cutie, Matcli creates music that captivates audiences both live and on record. Matcli cleverly expands on the sounds of their influences to create a unique, fresh style of indie-pop rock music. They take on a number of eclectic styles and mold them into a cohesive signature sound all their own. No two songs sound alike, yet they all resonate Matcli. The composition of Matclis music is both careful and spontaneous, all centered around songwriter Brandon Arams sweet, precise voice conveying deep and introspective lyrics. Prominent is the driving yet ambient guitar sounds coupled with tasteful and truly original keys. Drummer Othello Silla provides a solid rhythmic base upon which the songs rely for their character. Matcli also dabbles in electronic rythms that are a perfect match and round off the complete epic timbre that is Matcli. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.