I did indeed say that. Sage advice from my Dad many years ago.

I'm a couple of days late posting this (I'm sure no-one noticed!), but here is the next blog post on my wesbite. This one is about the third song I wrote for my Eponymous album, Smarter Than This. The first slower acoustic song. See how I cheated! mattkikmusic.wixsite.com/matt-kik/pos...

I'm really getting into using AI. It's an amazingly useful tool that absolutely isn't terrifying, or a creative drain. I'm going to use it to write my next album, perform my next album, and create the art for my next album. Hell, I'll even get it to stream my next album! Yay for AI!

Okay, it might have been a while since I played this guitar. It was...out of tune! 😱 Must be the temperature shift as this guitar NEVER goes out of tune. It's just one of the many wonderful things I love about it. Oh well, back in tune now and sounding as lovely as ever.

Owww, my fingers! As usual I've written a bassline I couldn't play so had to learn it and now my fingertips are almost worn off.

It's #BandcampFriday but I'm in for a long day at work so I'll post about my purchases later when I get a chance to actually purchase them. In the meantime, here's what I'm hawking, if you're at all inclined... bsky.app/profile/matt...

Submit your lovely music to: forms.gle/ANThEuCvupmH... Please tag your MP3s - it helps the playlist goblins sort your music. All music accepted. All Genre. All Styles. No gatekeeping. You will be played. #musicsky #diy #independent #bandcamp #ampwall

The Compendium airs at 8pm (UK) on Wednesday 1st October, and brings you an eclectic mix of progressive folk music from all over the place. Join me. www.folkfridayradio.com

This Friday is #BandcampFriday and I have a problem. I'm running out of shelf space because no-one has bought all these CDs yet, both by myself and my band @StormCrowsBand. If you're a fan of rock, keep reading! If you aren't a fan of rock, it might be time to seek help...🤔

Complete with photos of the handwritten lyrics from twenty-four years ago and a video where you can hear the evolution of the song over all those years, check out my latest blog post about the creation of my song The Future Alone. mattkikmusic.wixsite.com/matt-kik/pos...

I'm listening to "Alone While Coasting" by...ME! Playing at 12:09 UK time, 7:09 ET today. #Rock If you could slide over and give it a lovely five star rating that'd be swell (I'm bringing it back!) www.mostrated.com/s/68d9097e5f...

Do you want to hear my two cents? Well...now you can! I have officially made $0.02 from streaming thanks to Apple, who apparently pay an average of a penny per stream (can that be right!?) Well, if you want to help me earn more, here's my album on Apple: music.apple.com/us/album/epo...

Taking and editing this photo took me four hours today. I have no regrets.

I realised last week that my two Lego Transformers matched the colour of my two Nothing pedals. Of course, they just released Lego Soundwave. I might have to build a blue Nothing!

Hey folks. You may remember, I have a website, that website has a blog, and for the blog I had the idea to write about the creation of each of the songs from my album Eponymous. The next post is now published, the story of The Future Alone. Read it here: mattkikmusic.wixsite.com/matt-kik/pos...

Still looking for submissions. If you have music do it. If know someone who has music they want to promote let them know. New or Old releases.

I just made my first donation to @cancerresearchuk.org using all the money from my album sales. A third to a half of all people will get cancer at some point. Beating this disease is essential. You can contribute AND get awesome music at the same time! mattkik.bandcamp.com/album/eponym...

Happy Sunday, folks!

Indie artists and indie music fans, please read this: This blog post by John is a commentary on the state of the music industry and by extension the indie community. If you are a part of that community, or are affected by it at all, it's definitely worth a read. www.johnreedmusic.com/announcement/

Ooh yeah, I like the sound of this. Yoink! Bought it. You should too!

I have this EP, it is wonderful. You Cry is a fantastic track, Be Blues is a new version of a previous Portobello Express track that was already excellent. If you have a spare moment, do check this out today!

It's #BandcampFriday! (In five minutes) I ordered this many CDs and still have most of them left. I don't want them but I suspect that you do! I have a special offer today too: Buy one, get it for whatever you paid for it. How can you resist that? mattkik.bandcamp.com/album/eponym...

Too Early at the Party is a great song reminiscent of a dreamy sixties landscape, and it's the NAS Song of the Day. Check it out here: open.spotify.com/track/1rtzWl... #SongOfTheDay #NASArtist

Here's to another week of great indie music, and a month than will bring a change of season. Happy Sunday, all! #IWantMyNAS #StopPayola

Last night's YouTube Listening Party will be deleted in an hour. After then, it's johnreed.bandcamp.com/album/a-prol...

While I've been repeating the "fact" that Eponymous took me three years to write, I just noticed that I slowly recorded the first four songs over two years, but the last eight were done in eleven months. Who knows, maybe you won't have to wait until 2028 for album number two...🤔

Quite a nice photo from this last full week of the summer holidays. Thought you might like to see it!

I've decided I'll start my blog by going through each song on the album from first recorded to last, with any titbits of information those of you who are hyper-focused on microscopic details may enjoy. So about two of you.😂 Up first: Healing Time mattkikmusic.wixsite.com/matt-kik/pos...

#Bandcamp users, there is now an option to block sales to America because of the tariffs. Bandcamp state that information goods (such as CDs) are exempt from tariffs but still, Royal Mail currently won't send anything there. get.bandcamp.help/hc/en-us/art...

@chuckytrading.bsky.social is the sole fortunate American who ordered my album before the UK stopped carrying parcels to the US. Due to tariffs, I can no longer send CDs. For the time being it's digital downloads only to my American friends. Sorry, folks. 🙁

I decided to make a website. I don't really need one, but I can do it for free, and the builder seems a bit more intuitive than it used to be. There's not much there yet. Links to music, some info about my guitars, and a bit of a blog. Looks nice though! mattkikmusic.wixsite.com/matt-kik

Hey folks, come along if you can to John's listening party. I have two of his albums and they're great, kind of like a folky Peter Gabriel. I'll definitely be getting his new album too and if I can be there on Friday I will be.

At last, here it is: my copy of Matt Kik's amazing new album, Eponymous. The package arrived open — thanks to the Austrian postal service — but I hope nothing is missing. I have a long day of driving ahead of me today, so I'll have plenty of time to enjoy this gem! Thank you @mattkik.bsky.social 🤩

EPONYMOUS IS OUT! After three years of work, and two months of lackluster promotion, the album is finally here! This link will take you everywhere you need: whether you want to buy it, stream it, find my other socials, or read the write ups. Enjoy! linktr.ee/MattKik

Ahead of the album release tomorrow (squee!), I was lucky enough to be interviewed by Sara at The Bucket Playlist to whom I sent an advanced copy. Chatting with her is always lovely, and it turned into a wonderful article. Please check it out! inthebucketplaylist.com/matt-kik-i-w...

It's now just one week until the release of my Eponymous album! If you want to know a bit more about it, check out this excellent review by Lou Megna on the new LINL website. linlradio.com/linl-radio-b...

It's #BandcampFriday so I bought songs by @theapplauseband.bsky.social (Road Sign and Listen Up), @drpantsmusic.bsky.social (Space Rocks), @richallenmusic.bsky.social (Funny? No, Not Really), and @dorstenmusic.bsky.social (Porcelain Heart). Have you bought anything yet? There's always...🤔👇

It's #BandcampFriday and my debut album is out two weeks today! Now's the best time to order it if you've been thinking about it, and I may send it out a bit earlier if you do! mattkik.bandcamp.com/album/eponymous

In half an hour! mattkik.bandcamp.com/merch/eponym...

TOMORROW! The second and final listening party for my album is tomorrow at 8pm BST, ahead of the release on the 15th August. Come along for a chat as we listen to the full ablum from start to finish. It'll take about 49 minutes and 22 seconds.😁 mattkik.bandcamp.com/merch/eponym...

The last piece of the puzzle arrived so I can finally take a photo of everything you'll receive when you order the CD of my Eponymous album. Three (kind of) guitar picks, a badge, a sticker, and plenty of shit to read. It's like a damn essay, with the lyrics too. Get stuck in! 😁

Timeflies! is the only song available for preview on my new album at the moment. Here's a video showing how I came up with the hardest solo I've ever written, and then worked out how the heck I was going to play it. youtu.be/2TKDsobIIAk

In other news, I have scheduled a second listening party for anyone who missed the first one yesterday. It will be on Tuesday 29th July at 8pm UK time, and I'll be there to answer your questions and bask in your hyperbolic praise. 😉 mattkik.bandcamp.com/live/eponymo...

Well it had to happen didn't it? I crapped up with the CD case for the Storm of Crows album and I've just had it pointed out to me that I've done it again with Eponymous. I changed the order of two tracks and remembered to change the order everywhere except the lyrics. Oh well!😂

Anyone wanna see me playing with my big purple tool?

Starting in ten minutes!: mattkik.bandcamp.com/live/eponymo...

Busy later? No? Well how about coming along to hear my new album Eponymous, in the Bandcamp listening party? There'll be dancers, models serving drinks, snacks served from the backs of white tigers, and far fewer lies than there are in this post! Join us! mattkik.bandcamp.com/live/eponymo...

If you want to be one of the first people to hear my new album, the listening party is happening this Wednesday at 8pm UK time on Bandcamp. If you fancy joining me, RSVP via this link: mattkik.bandcamp.com/album/eponym...

Check it out folks, the first song from my new album is starting to hit the radio stations. I only sent it out yesterday! Let's give a big hand to Oli for continuing to be awesome!

I've been secretly recording an album for the last two years and it will be released on the 15th August. I'm holding a listening party on Wednesday 2nd July at 8pm. Please come along to have a listen and a chat! See the link in the comment below for all the details!