Northcote - Let Me Roar (Deluxe) (2021)

Back in 2019 , feeling hollow and burnt out, I entered an educational retreat on Gabriola Island, BC. In the weeks following this retreat I pulled together the material and made plans to record what would become Let Me Roar. When I think of this record, I feel frightened by that period in time and also comforted by the memories of my friends and I recording together.

To me, much of the record is about my struggle to discover more of the person I am beyond the roles I play as Brother, Son, Husband, etc. Making this record with my friends on Gabriola Island, staying in the cabin, visiting in the evenings and recording during the day is a precious and grounding memory for me of feeling creative.

I am excited for folks to get to know the record because I am curious if others will relate to what I am sharing. It is my desire to be a more open and genuine performer and person, bumps and bruises and all. I am excited about the tones and feeling of Let Me Roar. I hope the album brings comfort and refreshing energy to listeners. - Matt

Update: The Deluxe version of Let Me Roar was released on June 25th. It includes a new song called “War Is Over”, my first attempt at writing, playing and singing to piano, along with a live version of “Nine To Midnight”, recorded at Alix Goolden Hall here in Victoria, BC. Link is below, I hope this brings new life to the album which is very special to me.