Matthew Dear - Backstroke 2 (2020)

"It occurred to me one day that my published music represents only a small portion of my musical identity. I take great pride in organizing the music on each album, but countless other songs could have easily been on albums of another direction. Just as the first Backstroke release contained songs that didn't quite fit on my first album, Leave Luck To Heaven, I've decided to continue the series for my other creations from along the way. Revisiting these songs has been exciting, often making me feel an odd sense musical deja vu. I remember the processes of each, but I don't always remember the person who was making those choices. I want you to know more about the many different people I've been in those moments, because ultimately it will give you a better sense of who I've become." - Matthew