Tampa singer/songwriter Matt Hires has signed to F-Stop Music, a new imprint label under Atlantic Records that will issue his debut EP Live From Hotel Cafe on Oct. 7. Hires CD release party will take place Wed., Oct. 8, New World Brewery, Ybor City.
An expressive vocalist with impressive range and a gifted lyricist, Hires offers a winning split between folk and strum pop, offering songs that are smart, touching and grabby.
Photo by Reid Rolls.
This article appears in Sep 24-30, 2008.