"Christen" is the first single to my upcoming 3rd album NOVA. After my Grandmother Wilma passed away last month, I put my process on pause to attend and speak at her funeral in Louisiana.

When I returned, I sought to process the emotional overwhelm and grief I didn't allow myself to feel in full until I was back in California. It was my birthday, but my body felt foreign. My apartment didn't feel like my apartment. My spirit didn't feel alive or present like it did before my grandmother transitioned.

A few days after Christmas of last year, I made "Christen" because I was told by my dear cousins in Texas and California that my grandmother would appreciate me continuing to make the music she loved.

It is one of the newest tracks produced from my upcoming album. My conflict between chronic depression, anxiety, and a desire to move on with my grief is woven into the track's modal melodies and kinetic rhythms. I'm excited that you finally get to hear my next stage in development.

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"Goner" was supposed to be released on my second album TRACES (2019) , but I felt it was too light for the album which already had a sombre tone, reflective of how downbeat I felt at being homeless at the time. But after feeling the response from "Air", I figured another dose of chilled intuitive beats would be perfect for the times / if you haven't already, please presave "goner" / tap link on my page / nctrnm.com

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#ONYX is the soundtrack to new beginnings and self-improvement. in the 5 or so month since leaving the last homeless shelter, i saw the financial impacts of covidsars2 coincided with moving into a new apartment and beginning a new journey in independence. in this time i've have begun daily restructuring of my efforts in self-improvement, multimedia production, information technology, and fan relationship nurturing. ONYX as a result contains more dreamy melodies and tactile rhythms. I told my cousin the other day "It's electronica music that sticks to your soul," and indeed you all will hear that on August 21st when it releases <33

Thank you for your patience and devotion. I love you. Thank you also to @repostbysoundcloud

for being a great distribution partner. Thank you as well to my co-creative directors on the EP, @monica.pier13, @twerkdotgif, @tracyhill4320, and my cuzzo @ayounggarner.

Feel free to pre-save the EP on streaming sites now at onyx.nctrnm.com.

ONYX is the soundtrack to new beginnings and self-improvement. in the 5 or so month since leaving the last homeless shelter, i saw the financial impacts of covidsars2 coincided with moving into a new apartment and beginning a new journey in independence. in this time i've have begun daily restructuring of my efforts in self-improvement, multimedia production, information technology, and fan relationship nurturing. ONYX as a result contains more dreamy melodies and tactile rhythms. I told my cousin the other day "It's electronica music that sticks to your soul," and indeed you all will hear that on August 21st when it releases <33

Thank you for your patience and devotion. I love you. Thank you also to @repostbysoundcloud

for being a great distribution partner. Thank you as well to my co-creative directors on the EP, @monica.pier13, @twerkdotgif, @tracyhill4320, and my cuzzo @ayounggarner.

Feel free to pre-save the EP on streaming sites now at onyx.nctrnm.com.

credits

released August 21, 2020

Matthew McGilvery

Creative Assistance by:

Tracy Hill

Elizabeth Fleener

Monica Pierce

and Anthony Young-Garner

ONYX is the soundtrack to new beginnings and self-improvement. in the 5 or so month since leaving the last homeless shelter, i saw the financial impacts of covidsars2 coincided with moving into a new apartment and beginning a new journey in independence. in this time i've have begun daily restructuring of my efforts in self-improvement, multimedia production, information technology, and fan relationship nurturing. ONYX as a result contains more dreamy melodies and tactile rhythms. I told my cousin the other day "It's electronica music that sticks to your soul," and indeed you all will hear that on August 21st when it releases <33

Thank you for your patience and devotion. I love you. Thank you also to @repostbysoundcloud

for being a great distribution partner. Thank you as well to my co-creative directors on the EP, @monica.pier13, @twerkdotgif, @tracyhill4320, and my cuzzo @ayounggarner.

Feel free to pre-save the EP on streaming sites now at onyx.nctrnm.com.

credits

released August 21, 2020

Matthew McGilvery

Creative Assistance by:

Tracy Hill

Elizabeth Fleener

Monica Pierce

and Anthony Young-Garner