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Matthew J. Tow Streaming�It�s Gonna Be Alright� On ARTISTdirect

The Way Of Things Available Via Xemu RecordsARTISTdirect is featuring Matthew J. Tow�s new song, �It�s Gonna Be Alright,� in its �New Artist Alert� series. The psychedelic, folk-inspired track appears on the Australian songwriters� debut full-length,  The Way of Things,  out now from label Xemu Records. 

Stream �It�s Gonna Be Alright� here:
http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/new-artist-alert-matthew-j-tow/10609494 

��It�s Gonna Be Alright� is about how we deal with adversity and uncertainty in life� Tow explains to ARTISTdirect about the song�s meaning, a recurring lyrical theme present throughout the album. �For most of us, life usually turns out completely different to how we expected it to be and it�s how we deal with that situation. In many ways, it�s an ode to the downtrodden and the forgotten, but it�s also a song about redemption and ultimately it�s about staying true to yourself and your convictions, through whatever comes your way.� 

Tow has become known for his ability to create condensed melodic rock gems at the drop of a hat during his time fronting The Lovetonesand Drop City. Tow has also released four albums under the guise of Colorsound, taking a much more instrumental and experimental approach than his other projects. His musical endeavors led to him touring with the likes of Morrisey, Stereolab, The Stone Roses,Dead Meadow, Yo La Tengo, Manic Street Preachers, and Brian Jonestown Massacre (a group which Tow served in as a touring guitarist in and a contributing songwriter for the 2003 album  And This Is Our Music. 

For The Way Of Things, Tow enlisted Collin Hegna of The Brian Jonestown Massacre to produce, with Ryan Carlson van Kriedt(guitarist of Icelandic psychedelic outfit, Dead Skeletons) also heavily contributing to the album. �Collin is an amazing producer. He would take time to go through the songs, listen and work out specific arrangements and give great guidance in the studio,� explains Tow of the recording process. �However, the record would not have worked as well if it wasn�t also for Ryan�s input. He was the �X factor� behind a lot of the sounds, textures and finishing touches on the album.� 

Tow will be announcing tour dates in support of The Way of Things shortly. Joining him on the road as part of his live band will be Hegna and van Kreidt, as well as contributing musicians Maria Karlin, Jason Anchondo (The Upside Down), Paul Brainard and Brian Gardiner. 

More info on Matt Tow: http://matthewjtow.com/ 

Purchase The Way Of Things here:
http://www.amazon.com/Way-Things-Matthew-J-Tow/dp/B00CJXYRPK/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_aud?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1371066956&sr=1-1&keywords=Matthew+J+Tow