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Matty Long and the LoveGuns – Pretty Daze (T-Shirt Weather) (2020)

Matty Long and the LoveGuns is a funk-rock band that have been making waves since their first release in 2019. Consisting of Matty Long (vocals, guitar), Jack Gomm (bass, backing vocals) and Rhod Jones (drums), the band has headlined venues including Café 1001, 93 Feet East and played at the O2 Academy Islington. Their new release, ‘Pretty Daze (T-Shirt Weather)’, continues to amaze.

‘Pretty Daze (T-Shirt Weather)’ is a great summer sing-along that is drenched in nostalgia. The track invokes imagery of drinking the day away with friends in the sun. The track is also the first single off the band’s upcoming album Live and Let LoveGun coming in 2021.



‘Pretty Daze (T-Shirt Weather)’ opens with a dreamy tone that creates the imagery of a warm summer day. The dreamy guitars and tones continue throughout the track making you want to spend some time on the grass in the park. The vocals add to the nostalgia vibe of the song and the hot summery feeling.

The musical vibe of the track is enhanced by the lyrics that talk about the sun sinking low and the slow movement of time on summer days. You can easily imagine the scenes drawn by the lyrics making them more relatable. This is an upbeat and happy song that leaves you feeling relaxed and wanting to have a good time.

Matty Long and the LoveGuns make you long for summer days spent drinking with friends in the sun with ‘Pretty Daze (T-Shirt Weather)’. The track is full of relaxed summer vibes drenched in nostalgia. If you are looking for an easy summer hit, this is the song for you.

Find out more about Matty Long and the LoveGuns on their website, Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.