Matthew Pryor
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Matthew Pryor is an American musician who lives in Lawrence, Kansas
. Pryor was in the band Secret Decoder Ring, and through playing shows in the Kansas City area, met the members of his future band, indie rock
group The Get Up Kids
, which was formed in 1995. While he was in The Get Up Kids, Matt started his side-project
The New Amsterdams which released its first album Never You Mind
in 2000. Since The Get Up Kids' retirement in 2005, The New Amsterdams have become Matt's primary focus. The New Amsterdams has an "alter-ego" called The Terrible Twos
, who occasionally perform songs from their children's album If You Ever See an Owl...
released in 2006.
On May 8, 2008, it was announced that Pryor would be releasing a solo album entitled Confidence Man
, on Vagrant Records on July 29, 2008. Pryor toured in August and September 2008 with Kevin Devine in support of this record.
Pryor is releasing his second solo effort in January 2012. May Day was recorded in May 2011 with the support of a Kickstarter campaign. Pryor says that he is also working on more tour dates with GUK, another Terrible Twos release, a New Amsterdams compilation and another project of sorts with friends.
Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence is the sixth largest city in the U.S. State of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, Lawrence is the anchor city of the Lawrence, Kansas, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Douglas County...
. Pryor was in the band Secret Decoder Ring, and through playing shows in the Kansas City area, met the members of his future band, indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
group The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids are an American alternative rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. Formed in 1995, the band was a major player in the mid-90's emo scene, otherwise known as the "second wave" of emo music...
, which was formed in 1995. While he was in The Get Up Kids, Matt started his side-project
Side-project
In popular music, a side project is a project undertaken by one or more persons already known for their involvement in another band. It can also be an artist or a band temporarily switching to a different style....
The New Amsterdams which released its first album Never You Mind
Never You Mind
Never You Mind is an album by The New Amsterdams recorded in March/April 2000 and released September 19, 2000.-Track listing:...
in 2000. Since The Get Up Kids' retirement in 2005, The New Amsterdams have become Matt's primary focus. The New Amsterdams has an "alter-ego" called The Terrible Twos
The Terrible Twos
The Terrible Twos are an alternative Children's band from Lawrence, Kansas. They have the same line-up as The New Amsterdams.-History:In 2005 after The Get Up Kids split up, lead singer Matt Pryor turned his focus on his other band The New Amsterdams and, primarily, his children...
, who occasionally perform songs from their children's album If You Ever See an Owl...
If You Ever See an Owl...
-Band:*Matt Pryor - Vocals, guitar, engineering*Bill Belzer - Drums*Eric McCann - Upright bass*Dustin Kinsey - Guitar*Zach Holland - Keyboard...
released in 2006.
On May 8, 2008, it was announced that Pryor would be releasing a solo album entitled Confidence Man
Confidence Man (album)
Confidence Man is the first solo album by The New Amsterdams and Get Up Kids frontman Matt Pryor.-Recording:The album was written, produced, and recorded at Pryor's home studio in Lawrence, Kansas. The first single off the album, entitled "Lorelai" was made available on Pryor's Myspace page...
, on Vagrant Records on July 29, 2008. Pryor toured in August and September 2008 with Kevin Devine in support of this record.
Pryor is releasing his second solo effort in January 2012. May Day was recorded in May 2011 with the support of a Kickstarter campaign. Pryor says that he is also working on more tour dates with GUK, another Terrible Twos release, a New Amsterdams compilation and another project of sorts with friends.
with The Get Up Kids
- Four Minute MileFour Minute MileFour Minute Mile is the first full-length album released by Kansas City, Missouri emo band The Get Up Kids.-Recording:The album was recorded in April 1997 on a budget of $4,000. It was produced by Shellac bassist Bob Weston in Chicago over the course of two and a half days. It was released by...
(1997) - Something to Write Home AboutSomething to Write Home AboutSomething to Write Home About is the second full-length studio album by American rock band The Get Up Kids, released on September 21, 1999. The album was produced by The Get Up Kids themselves, with co-producers Chad Blinman and Alex Brahl. Blinman also recorded and mixed the album, with Brahl...
(1999) - On a WireOn a WireOn a Wire is a 2002 album released by The Get Up Kids on Vagrant Records. The album was also released in two record versions: black 180 gram vinyl and Limited Edition picture disc.-Recording:...
(2002) - Guilt ShowGuilt ShowGuilt Show is the fourth studio album by The Get Up Kids. It was released on Vagrant Records on March 3, 2004.-Recording:The album was the first album to be recorded in Black Lodge Studios, the recording studio in Eudora, Kansas renovated and owned by The Get Up Kids and producer Ed Rose...
(2004) - There Are RulesThere Are RulesThere Are Rules is the fifth studio album by The Get Up Kids, the band's first full-length release since 2004's Guilt Show. After their initial reunion, the band decided to challenge themselves to write and record an album in only two weeks without using any digital technology...
(2011)
with Reggie and the Full Effect
- Greatest Hits 1984-1987Greatest Hits 1984-1987-Reissue bonus tracks:The album was re-released in 2004 and included 7 bonus previously unreleased tracks.-Personnel:*James Dewees - Vocals, Piano, Drums*Matt Pryor - Guitar, Backup Vocals*Rob Pope - Bass*Ed Rose - Production, Mixing...
(1998) - Promotional CopyPromotional Copy-Personnel:*James Dewees - Vocals, Keyboard, Drums*Matt Pryor - Guitar, Backing Vocals*Rob Pope - Bass*Ed Rose - Production, Mixing...
(2000)
with The New Amsterdams
- Never You MindNever You MindNever You Mind is an album by The New Amsterdams recorded in March/April 2000 and released September 19, 2000.-Track listing:...
(2000) - Para Toda VidaPara Toda VidaPara Toda Vida is an album by The New Amsterdams recorded in 2001 and released January 22, 2002.-Track listing:-Album Position:...
(2002) - Worse for the WearWorse for the WearWorse for the Wear is an album by The New Amsterdams, released in 2003. This is the first New Amsterdams album to have a full band, as the previous albums have always been primarily solo material from the lead singer Matt Pryor as a side project from The Get Up Kids. It was recorded over the...
(2003) - Killed or CuredKilled or Cured-Band:*Matt Pryor - Vocals, Guitar*Bill Belzer - Drums*Eric McCann - Upright Bass*Dustin Kinsey - Guitar*Zach Holland - Keyboard-Production:*Roget Moutenout - Producer, Mixing*Colin Mahoney - Engineer, Mixing*Roger Moutenot - Mixing*Ed Rose - Engineer...
(2005) - Story Like a ScarStory Like a Scar-Track listing:-Personnel:*Matt Pryor - Vocals, Guitar*Bill Belzer - Drums*Eric McCann - Upright Bass*Dustin Kinsey - Guitar*Jason Rich*Zach Holland - Keyboard*Roget Moutenout - Producer, Mixing...
(2006) - At the Foot of My RivalAt the Foot of My Rival-Personnel:*Matt Pryor - Vocals, Guitar*Bill Belzer - Drums*Eric McCann - Upright Bass*Dustin Kinsey - Guitar*Zach Holland - Keyboard*Hannah Kendle - Vocals*Chris Leopold - Vocals*Colin Mahoney - Engineer, Mixing*Matthew Doyle - Layout Design...
(2007)
with The Terrible Twos
- If You Ever See an Owl...If You Ever See an Owl...-Band:*Matt Pryor - Vocals, guitar, engineering*Bill Belzer - Drums*Eric McCann - Upright bass*Dustin Kinsey - Guitar*Zach Holland - Keyboard...
(2007) - Jerzy the Giant (2008)
As Himself
- Confidence ManConfidence Man (album)Confidence Man is the first solo album by The New Amsterdams and Get Up Kids frontman Matt Pryor.-Recording:The album was written, produced, and recorded at Pryor's home studio in Lawrence, Kansas. The first single off the album, entitled "Lorelai" was made available on Pryor's Myspace page...
(2008) - May Day (2012)