Matthew and the Arrogant Sea

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Matthew Gray began his young career as a solo performer playing locally while fine tuning his craft for songwriting. Before long it became apparent that his musical vision included more orchestration and hands; enter The Arrogant Sea. Matthew and The Arrogant Sea is four parts family and 2 parts friends, making the six piece a true ‘friends and family’ outfit.

Watching them play together is a magical experience filled with dreamy omnichord pop and hints of folk psychedelia. On the strength of their live show and past EP, the band has created a strong following locally and generated great anticipation for their forthcoming album, ‘Family Family Family Meets The Magic Christian’. Slated for release October, 28th of 2008 on Nova Posta Vinyl, (Formed by fellow Dentonites Robert Gomez and Eric Pulido of Midlake) the 14 song odyssey is filled with melodious gems that evoke the experimental natures of The Flaming Lips and Animal Collective perched upon harmonies reminiscent of The Beach Boys and The Mamas and The Papas. Matthew and the Arrogant Sea’s ‘Family Family Family Meets The Magic Christian’ is sure to make great waves this year and for many to come.
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  • 1111222334

    just listened to a very similar group called orangutang. free ep at redheadmonkeys.com

    March 2011

  • VacuumBoots14

    I've seen them so many times live and they have always been really good. I'm not sure I've seen them put on a bad show. In fact back when Family Family came out they sounded better than the record. I guess they have changed their sound quite a bit, but they are still killer.

    January 2011

  • chuckandgeorge

    This is totally my fav local band. These guys perform wonderfully in the right locations...unfortunately so many venues suck major ass here in Dallas. I just can't wait for the new album.

    December 2010

  • emmakid

    i agree with Organicjoes. the suck so bad live and i h8 Matthew Gray's stage presence so much, he comes off as a big, pretentious a-hole.

    March 2010

  • Organicjoes

    horrible, horrible live

    March 2010

  • lizpowers

    i ordered family family from the record label a loooooong time ago. it's still not here.

    March 2009

  • 1111222334

    i hate that all new psychadelic pop groups are compared to the flaming lips.

    March 2009

  • mazgee

    I saw you guys play at the Annex Home, and just listened to you on NPR! Yaaay you're awesome!

    January 2009

  • StalinSays

    Hearing these guys I get a mild Elephant Six vibe, a big plus to be sure.

    October 2008

  • bryceisbell

    did i say that? the Christopher Colombus of folk?

    January 2008
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