Biography
At twenty-one years of age Cameron Matthews had already opened for the biggest indie band in the world, the Shins, and self-released a locally and internationally acclaimed album all while still in college at Saint Louis University.
As a college freshman Matthews’ career jumped into high gear when he won the
MTVu Best Music on Campus competition. He was flown down to Austin, TX to perform on the same bill as the Rapture, Shiny Toy Guns, and The Shins.
The post-graduate English major is currently working on several new projects with St. Louis
producer Patrick Crecelius (Radical Sons, Fred Friction) and Lexington, KY’s own
Duane Lundy (Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Ben Sollee, These United States).
The past year has also seen this nascent star performing at CMJ music festival in New York City,
as well as several NACA performances at colleges across the US.
Matthews’ music is full of contradictions – still and moving, loud and enigmatic, airborne yet
grounded. His oxymoronic motives coupled with distinct attention to sonic detail make this
young man more of a scientist than a musician. A magician rather than a poet.
In 2009, Matthews changed his stage name to Bear Ceuse, solidifying his desire to be a performer with a distinct identity separate from his own.
Bear Ceuse does not have a connection to modern or past themes of music. 80s inspired shoegaze, futuristic noisescapes, layered aesthetic charms, and honest, defenseless
writings are what make his music a celebratory experience. Born in rock n’ roll, and bathed
in the God-fearing waters of the Missouri river, the music speaks for itself.
Instrumentation
Cameron Matthews: guitar, piano, vocals, banjo
Discography
Green, Blue White (forthcoming 2008)
Cameron Matthews: An Introspective (2006)
Tracks available on Itunes and Rhapsody; links at: www.myspace.com/ctmatthews
Other tracks can be heard at:
www.myspace.com/xmasbearband
Blog and Free Downloads:
www.westminsterlab.blogspot.com
Links
| http://www.myspace.com/ctmatthews |
| BLOG |
| MYSPACE |