Matthew Iveson

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hi my name is Matty (artist name Matty Flare) I love to create music that empowers people to stand up for themselves and try to fight back against the toxic people in their lives. The style of music I like to write and record is a blend of 80s pop and modern pop.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

To me music is an outlet of my personality and hurt I have experienced. I like to show my fun playful side with my music but every song I make has an important message and story behind it. Music brings me happiness and allows me to escape into a world of creativity and joy.

What is your music dream?

My music dream is become a recording Artist that can encourage all the people who have experienced hard times to get back up and be themselves.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Stop prejudice and discrimination against all types of minorities.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

hit me baby one more time

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Ariana Grande, Ru paul, little mix, Adele and Rihanna just to name a few

What inspires you to make music?

my personal experiences and challenges that drive me to release my thoughts, feelings and emotions into music.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Be Yourself

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

on top of the world

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

I feel a lot of musicians' reality nowadays is to just record songs that didn't make and don't really perform. I would rather people write from the heart and perform in front of an audience.

What do you think of Drooble?

I think its a great site and bringing people together.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

not being seen by the wider world

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I try to support events and things but in my town not a lot goes on.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

inspiring, sensitive, motivated and have passion for their craft.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

my neighbour is an amazing musician who releases some respectable music, he is called 'That 1980's kid'