Matty Amendola
Matty Amendola | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Record producer and musician |
| Instruments | Drums and bass |
| Labels | 825 Records |
| Associated acts | The Classic Futures |
Matty Amendola is an American musician best known for his founding of 825 Records. He is a former member of the band The Classic Futures and released two solo albums: =Ecstasy and Life Commercials.
Early career
Amendola began drumming professionally at the age of 13.[1] During his early career, Amendola played bass and toured the US nationally with the band The Classic Futures (originally named Here's Johnny).[2] Alongside Damien Fahey,[3] he toured and performed on television networks including MTV.[4][5][6] He was also the drummer for the national dance competition Jump, broadcast on Nickelodeon.[7]
Solo career
As a solo artist, he released his first album entitled =Ecstasy in 2008, which was followed up by his second album Life Commercials less than a year later. The single, Summer, from his second album received national radio airplay after its release.[3] His work includes nationally televised commercials, including a commercial for a World Baseball Classic that aired in 42 countries.[8] In 2013, Amendola signed with top talent management company Joe D'Ambrosio Management.[9][10]
825 Records and Froductions
Amendola is the founder of 825 Records. The first artists signed to the label, when it opened in 2008, were Tiva Lee and Grammy award winner Toni Rose.[3][11] Amendola produces and plays on most tracks produced by 825 Records, having played on more than 130 commercial releases. One of these releases was Fleet Walker's debut album Morning Void.[12]
Amendola is also the founder of Froductions, which, according to And Magazine, was established "to develop and enhance independent artists and to offer them a chance at ... international success". In support of the artists, Amendola leads them through the process of recording, from pre-production through mastering for one of their songs. Froductions also helps artists with promotions and marketing.[8] Amendola has described it as providing "label-like" services to artists who wish to remain independent.[13]
Amendola is represented by Joe D'Ambrosio Management, Inc.
Personal life
Amendola is the son of Billy Amendola, who received several Billboard top-10 hits in the 1970s while drumming for the band Mantus.[8]
References
- ↑ Kenneth Thero (November 9, 2012). "A Swagged Out Matty Amendola". AT Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ Marcus Lai (August 1, 2006). "Punch Jump Audio Plug: Here's Johnny". Punch Jump. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 David Weiss (June 15, 2010). "825 Records: A Studio and Record Label Aims High in Brooklyn". SonicScoop. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ "The Classic Futures - "Relax (Live)"". MTV. July 29, 2008. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ "The Classic Futures music videos". MTV. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ "The Classic Futures on the set of TRL". USA Today. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Matty Amendola has got something for everybody on Life Commercials". Unrated NYC. August 2009. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Brittany Fenech. "Matty Amendola". And Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ Mitchell Peters (September 13, 2013). "New Signings: Island Records Inks Justin Bieber Discovery Madison Beer, Chris Brown to Resolution, SONGS Music Nabs the Weeknd". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Matty Amendola". Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ "MATTY AMENDOLA EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW". WeirdMusic.net Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ David Weiss (September 11, 2011). "Behind the Release: Fleet Walker "Morning Void"". SonicScoop. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ↑ David Weiss (November 13, 2012). "FRODUCTIONS (BKLYN) Launches — Label-Style Services for Indie Artists". SonicScoop. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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