N&UR Video Podcast No. 8: Matt Lutz

The first time, I meet Matt Lutz, he's in a Mission district bar reading a torn copy of an Anthony Burgess book. This is a pretty good first impression, and a somewhat intimidating one. However, Lutz's confidence is no where near bordering on arrogance, and you begin to get the sense that he just really likes playing music. It just so happens that he is also really good. I first came in contact with his music earlier this year, when his band the Herms was generating buzz around the city with their debut, Record Machine. The fresh take on indie garage rock earned them a slot Live 105's BFD, alongside Echo and the Bunnymen, the Strokes, Franz Ferdinand and several others. While Lutz was waiting on Record Machine's release, he hooked with producer Scott Tuza to work on a solo record. The resulting record - Seesaw allowed him to indulge in pretty melodies, acoustic guitar and bossa nova. Boasting one of the quintessential rock voices, which has drawn comparisons to Lou Reed and David Bowie, Lutz manages the unique ability to take on new styles with having it sound forced. Far from a series of experiments, Seesaw a compelling record that at points rivals many of Record Machine's best songs.

The video features performances of "Took Me a While," "La Concordia" and "Seesaw" from Lutz and his backing band, the Animal Husbandry, as well as solo acoustic performances of "Took Me a While" and "Shotguns and Daisies." Follow Along plays during the closing credits.

Watch and/or download podcast no. 8 here

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