Matilda Mann

Matilda Mann
Born (2000-02-23) 23 February 2000 (age 24)
London, England
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2019–present
Musical career
GenresIndie folk[1]
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websitematildamann.com

Matilda Mann (born 23 February 2000) is a British indie folk musician from West London. She has released three EPs: If That Makes Sense (2019), Because I Wanted You to Know (2020), and You Look Like You Can't Swim (2023).

Early life

Mann spent her early childhood near Shepherd's Bush.[2] She attended the BRIT School for sixth form.[3]

Career

Mann released her first EP in 2019 titled If That Makes Sense.[4] The EP led her to open for some notable musicians including Arlo Parks, Beabadoobee, and The Staves.[1]

In September 2020, Mann released a new song titled "Happy Anniversary, Stranger",[5] the first released from Mann's then upcoming EP. The EP, titled Because I Wanted You To Know, was released in November 2020.[6] In 2021, Mann released her third EP titled Sonder.[7] Mann released the song "Doomsday" in April 2021.[8]

In February 2022, Mann released a new song titled "Four Leaf Dream".[9] Mann released another new song in April 2022 titled "Nice".[10] Her most recent extended release was the EP You Look Like You Can't Swim in July 2023. In December 2023, Mann released "Make it Home" a Christmas-themed single. She also sings harmony vocals on The Bombay Bicycle Club's single "Fantasneeze", released in January 2024, and appears in the song's acoustic music video.

In May 2024, it was announced that Mann would be the special guest for Wallows' Model World Tour's Europe/UK leg.[11] In July, Mann released two new singles, "Meet Cute" and "Tell Me That I'm Wrong." The music video for "Meet Cute" premiered on 24 July 2024.[12] In the autumn, she served as the opening act for Role Model's No Place Like Tour World Tour in the UK.

In September 2024, Mann announced her debut album Roxwell set for release on 28 February 2025. In the lead up to the album, she released the singles "Say It Back"[13] and "Everything I'm Not". The latter featured in the video game Life is Strange: Double Exposure.[14] In addition, she recorded a cover of "There Will Never Be Another You" for the 2025 tribute album Chet Baker Re:imagined.[15] In November 2024, Mann announced her first headline tour titled Roxwell Tour, covering the UK and Europe in 2025.[16]

Artistry

While she was growing up, Mann's father would play the Beatles, David Bowie, Earth Wind and Fire, and Joni Mitchell in the household. She listened to soundtracks to films such as Juno from a young age, as well as the likes of Avril Lavigne, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lianne La Havas, and Adele.[2] Mann named Laura Marling one of her biggest influences when getting into singing and songwriting.[17] "Happy Anniversary, Stranger" was written with Matt Maltese, and Mann considered Big Thief an influence on her debut EP.[18] She also cited an admiration for contemporaries Laufey, Hope Tala, and Olivia Dean.[19]

Discography

Extended plays (EPs)

Year Title Details Ref.
2020 Because I Wanted You to Know
  • Released: 20 November 2020
  • Label: sevenfoursevensix
 [6]
If That Makes Sense
  • Released: 12 February 2020
  • Label: sevenfoursevensix
2021 Sonder
  • Released: 24 September 2021
  • Label: Arista
 [20]
2023 You Look Like You Can't Swim
  • Released: 14 July 2023
  • Label: Arista


Singles

Year Title Album Ref.
2021 "Doomsday" Sonder [8]
"My Point of You"
"Bloom"
"February"
"Stranger (for now)"
"God Only Knows" Non-album single
2022 "Four Leaf Dream" Non-album singles
"Nice"
"Hell"
"Margaux" You Look Like You Can't Swim
2023 "Bordline Insane" (with spill tab) Non-album single [21]
"The Day That I Met You" You Look Like You Can't Swim [22]
"In Plain Sight"
"Make It Home" Non-album single
2024 "Meet Cute" Roxwell [23]
"Tell Me That I'm Wrong" Roxwell [24]
"Say It Back" Roxwell [25]
"Everything I'm Not" Roxwell [26]

References

  1. ^ a b Pan, Alexander (14 January 2021). "Get To Know: Matilda Mann, the soft-voiced indie folk gem from London". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b Mackenzie, Amy. "Introducing: Matilda Mann". The F Word. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  3. ^ Sigrun (20 July 2023). "Finding Love 'In Plain Sight': A Conversation with Matilda Mann". C-Heads. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  4. ^ Clifton, Madeline (29 June 2020). "London based Matilda Mann is back with "As It Is", the first instalment from her upcoming EP, set for release later this year". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Getting to know… Matilda Mann". Dork (Interview). 4 September 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  6. ^ a b De Angelis, Phoebe (28 November 2020). "Matilda Mann – Because I Wanted You To Know EP". Dork. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  7. ^ Mosk, Mitch (30 July 2021). "Today's Song: West London's Matilda Mann Comes to Life in Intimate & Wondrous "Bloom"". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Matilda Mann unveils new single 'Doomsday'". DIY. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Matilda Mann offers up new track 'Four Leaf Dream'". DIY. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Matilda Mann shares new song 'Nice'". DIY. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Wallows share music video for "Bad Dream"". Substream Magazine. July 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Matilda Mann unveils the double singles "Meet Cute" and "Tell Me That I'm Wrong"". The Line of Best Fit. July 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Matilda Mann Announces Debut Album 'Roxwell'". DIY Magazine. September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Musician Matilda Mann discusses her contribution to 'Life is Strange: Double Exposure'". GoNintendo. October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  15. ^ Tyler Damara Kelly (28 November 2024). "dodie, Matt Maltese, Ezra Collective, mxmtoon, and more to feature on Chet Baker Re:Imagined". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  16. ^ "Role Model Announces No Place Like Tour World Tour in Support of New Album Kansas Anymore". Live Nation Entertainment. September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  17. ^ Palmans, Lucas (26 September 2021). "Matilda Mann: "I Didn't Realize I Wanted to Be a Singer Until I Was One"". Enfnts Terribles. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  18. ^ "Interview: Matilda Mann". Internet Tattoo. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  19. ^ "Get to Know... Matilda Mann". DIY Magazine. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  20. ^ Barnes, Kelsey (24 September 2021). "Matilda Mann – Sonder EP – Track by Track". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  21. ^ Murray, Robin (12 January 2023). "Matilda Mann Links With spill tab On 'Borderline Insane'". Clash. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  22. ^ Murray, Robin (22 February 2023). "Matilda Mann's 'The Day That I Met You' Looks For Hope". Clash. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  23. ^ "Matilda Mann unveils the double singles 'Meet Cute' and 'Tell Me That I'm Wrong'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  24. ^ "Matilda Mann unveils the double singles 'Meet Cute' and 'Tell Me That I'm Wrong'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  25. ^ "Matilda Mann Announces Debut Album 'Roxwell'". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  26. ^ "Matilda Mann discusses her contribution to 'Life is Strange: Double Exposure'". GoNintendo. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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