Download The Complete Kit
All the information you need about Matthew Ebel in one easy-to-read, printable 7-page kit. For music samples, see the Online Press Kit.
- 7-Page PDF: 2009 Electronic Press Kit
- Individual Pages as JPEG’s: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | Page 6 | Glossy
Customer Reviews
Goodbye Planet Earth
Well it took me 3 times to discover [Goodbye Planet Earth] but now Matthew got me again! An awesome musician with a wonderful concept album! GREAT JOB!— Stephan Fleck, CD Baby
Mickey, my husband, asked for [Goodbye Planet Earth] for Christmas…I personally enjoyed Everybody Needs A Ninja and Everybody Needs a Robot. CD Baby made purchasing this CD easy and shipping was quick as it arrived for Christmas! Thank you!— Rachael, CD Baby
[Goodbye Planet Earth] is quite an entertaining listen! It clocks in at a bit over an hour, so you get your money’s worth. The songs are catchy and the melodies are great. There’s a bunch of different styles on it, from the more serious “Better Off Dead” and “A Cautionary Tail” to the comedic “Everybody Needs A Robot”. You’ll be hooked!— Michael Simmons, CD Baby
Do yourself a favor and GET THIS ALBUM [Goodbye Planet Earth]. And pick up a few more for everyone you know. You’ll find yourself humming these songs all day long…My personal favorites are “A Cautionary Tail” and “She Will Set You Free”.— Lynette Young, CD Baby
I’ve been a Matthew Ebel fan for awhile. As such I of course expected [Goodbye Planet Earth] to be incredibly awesome, but it has well surpassed all my expectations! This is quite easily now one of my all time favorite albums. Right up there with The White Album, Dark Side of The Moon, and Bat Out of Hell.— Zack Daggy, CD Baby
[Goodbye Planet Earth] is a must have is you enjoy pop piano songs with a twist! Matthew writes songs that you *want* to listen to the whole way through to see what’s next! This is a great ‘concept’ album and well worth listening from track 1 to track 17! Favorite Songs: “Goodbye Planet Earth”, “Lost My Way”, and “Everybody Needs a Robot”— Les Zalewski, CD Baby
You CAN NOT GO WRONG with [Goodbye Planet Earth]…Song after song takes you on a flight that’s out of this world… I change favorites every other day because they’re all so good! Do yourself a favor and grab this one up! You’ll also love his other albums… especially BEER AND COFFEE…— Jim Farley, CD Baby
Mash up an intergalactic space opera with pop and rock, and you get Goodbye Planet Earth. Imagine Ben Folds and Wil Wheaton collaborating on an album and you get where this could take you. I’ve owned it since PodCamp Boston and have never actually removed it from my CD player since.— Christopher Penn, Financial Aid Podcast, CD Baby
In an age where the concept of an album is all but lost among a sea of 99-cent MP3 tracks, Matthew Ebel delivers a welcome journey back to times when music told a story. Goodbye Planet Earth is a wonderful collection of music that will have you listening, singing, humming, and dancing for days on end…You’ll find yourself listening again and again.— Justin Russell, CD Baby
Matthew Ebel is known for his piano pop hooks that stick in your brain long after you turn off the music and [Goodbye Planet Earth] is no different. Rather then an album full of singles this is truly one complete album all tied together and presented in a candy coated space opera of sorts that you are sure to enjoy. Just be warned that songs such as “Everyone Needs a Robot” and “Goodbye Planet Earth” will have you singing their catchy choruses for days.— C.C. Chapman, CD Baby
I’ve heard “Lost My Way” and “Every Color” on other podcasts, but the final versions on the album [Goodbye Planet Earth] make it well worth buying. The instrumentals provide a great interlude for the other songs. Very catchy hooks all over the place. Great lyrics, too. I can’t pick a favorite song off this album. Even at 17 tracks, it ends too soon.— Daniel Johnson Jr., CD Baby
[Goodbye Planet Earth] is by far one of the most creative ventures I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. Biting wit and sly observation rule Matthew’s lyrics, but the sheer inventiveness and mind-blowing musicianship won me over…There is something in this album for everyone, and I hope others enjoy it even half as much as I have.— Crystal, CD Baby
In his newest album, “Goodbye Planet Earth”, singer/instrumentalist/songwriter Matthew Ebel has crafted what may be his magnum opus – his greatest work. The album is varied in its musical exploration…With all the available listening options, “Goodbye Planet Earth” will never bore you, and as you jump around the album you will quickly find your favorite track.— Chris Van Patten, iTunes
…In short, if you’re an adult you’ll love every track [on Goodbye Planet Earth]. If you have kids, they’ll love “Everybody Needs a Robot” and possibly “Everybody Needs a Ninja”…Matthew successfully takes us with him on a journey from planet earth into space and then back again, so buckle your seatbelts for this one!— Ed’s Mixed Bag, iTunes
You will not regret buying [Goodbye Planet Earth], and not just if you’re an existing Matthew Ebel fan. Anyone who appreciates good, modern music needs to get this CD right now. Don’t wait, just do it.— RoninOtter, iTunes
Matthew Ebel continues to show why he’s one of the top musicians in the world of new media and podcasting. “Goodbye Planet Earth” takes back the idea of producing a full album as a work, and does so masterfully. Like his previous album, “Beer & Coffee”, it is a MUST own…— Ed Roberts, iTunes
Great album [Goodbye Planet Earth]. I was lucky enough to catch this artist live in Jacksonville, FL…and was blown away by his remarkable performance!…This is the first album I have purchased by Matthew Ebel, but it won’t be my last.— The Real Geemo, iTunes
[Goodbye Planet Earth] (and all of Ebel’s work) is absolutely fantastic. Every song on here is wonderful, but She Will Set You Free and A Cautionary Tale especially stand out.— peckrob, iTunes
Many have said, and I agree, that [Goodbye Planet Earth] is Ebel’s magnum-opus; bringing all of the aforementioned assets to the table, but with each track, adding the unexpected: gentle electronic accents. Climb aboard Ebel’s ship, and join him on an awesome intergalactic adventure!— Nicholas Young, CD Baby
Beer & Coffee
Oh yeah, top-down drivin’ around music, this is. Just imagine it: got the roof open, the wind in your hair, the sun in your face, driving into that morning sun. Feeling good, alive, awake, and full of fun.— Adam Curry, The Daily Source Code
…Discovering Matthew Ebel has been a very rich experience. The day I got [Beer & Coffee] I introduced it to my 57 year old Mother. And she Loves it too! In a world where being Unique is harder and harder he manages to to be just that.— Korii Tiger, CD Baby
Well heard it live, sounded good. Got the songs now on CD and [Beer & Coffee]´s astounding (check out the drums !) Really good songs Matthew did a great job with his companions on that CD ! Buy it !— Flecki, CD Baby
Great original songs. I like Matthew’s style. [Beer & Coffee] is a blend of pop,rock and blues. “Drive Away” is fantatstic!— Musilosophy, CD Baby
[Beer & Coffee] is just great High quality, well polished and informative extra information on CD. I love it.— Ole Krisitan Valle, CD Baby
I have been listening to Matt since he first began recording his work, and I think [Beer & Coffee] holds his finest work! It’s coffee house style with a twist! He shows a side of himself that everyone should appreciate and admire. If you don’t have it, you need to get it!— Theresa, CD Baby
I heard a couple of the songs on [Beer & Coffee] from CC Chapman and Lovehouse Radio. When I heard the live concert I decided I had to have the CD. I can listen to it repeatedly because there are some great lyrics, and the music has a broad range.— Lisa Segarra, CD Baby
Beer & Coffee is my first Matthew Ebel album and I know that I’ll be back. I heard Matthew on the U-Turn Cafe podcast with C. C. Chapman, and on Adam Curry’s Daily Source Code, and knew I had to get it. Keep up the amazing work!— Douglas Potts, CD Baby
Matthew’s latest effort is outstanding! [Beer & Coffee] is the kind of quality music you hope to hear in a club or coffee shop (but usually don’t). On this disc you’ll hear old and new influences, but the everything on it is 100% unique. I just keep coming back for another listen–this album may actually be addictive, just like beer and coffee.— JP, CD Baby
Not only is every track enjoyable and catchy, but the extra five (5) live tracks are recorded exceptionally well. If you like listening to tunes while driving, [Beer & Coffee] is a MUST HAVE! Can’t say enough good stuff about it!— Ed Ovett, CD Baby
Creative, original and talented song writing are a staple on [Beer & Coffee]. Matthew delivers a CD that I feel everyone needs to own a copy of. The fun filled lyrics make you appreciate the songs even more every time you listen to them. Put the top down, crank the stereo and this album sounds even better.— C.C. Chapman, CD Baby
[Beer & Coffee] is some of the best music you’ll ever hear. Seriously. You can jog to it, chill to it, drink to it…and just have a damn fine time…Podcast listeners will no doubt recognize Drive Aay (track 2) as the signature song of Matthew Ebel.— Christopher Penn, Financial Aid Podcast, iTunes
Tight, catchy songs [on Beer & Coffee] packed with his warm voice and wrapped with smooth production values. If ‘I Know You’re There’ (track 4) doesn’t give you chills you’ve never been alone and in love. More albums like this and record sales wouldn’t be slumping industry wide. Buy the album and you will understand.— Texas Vulpine, iTunes
Far and away, Beer & Coffee is THE treasure in my music collection. Full of groove, heart, and top-down fun. Combine Billy Joel, Elton John, and Ben Folds and you get a sense of what Matthew’s music is like.— Ed Roberts, iTunes
[Beer & Coffee] is a GREAT album!…Puts you in a good mood, and makes you smile – even laugh!— Dave Womach, iTunes
I bought the CD version of [Beer & Coffee] and it’s always playing in my car. This is some great cruisin’ music and some overall feel good stuff! Make sure you get the whole album so you can get the Latté Days & Porter Nights track.— Audio Gumshoe, iTunes
I love it! [Beer & Coffee is] a great album!— Lepantoblau, CD Baby
Filling The Pages
I bought [Filling The Pages] to listen to one song, and ended up loving every song on it…I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Matthew Ebel’s other work…As a Christian rock album, Filling the Pages is excellent.— Nick, CD Baby
General Press
“In a field as competitive as entertainment, what matters most is how well you connect with your fans,” said Ebel, who moved to Boston from Nashville, Tenn., a year ago. “The technological tools we have give us the power to not just talk to but to listen to more people on a more meaningful level. If I stopped listening to my fans, they’d stop listening to me.”
Ryan Foley
…The growth of social networking – from podcasting networks to MySpace, Facebook and Second Life’s virtual-reality socializing – is, in the eyes of techie indie musicians like Ebel, shifting the music-business model “for the benefit of the independent performer.” It works best, Ebel says, “if you stay on top of it.”…
Nicole Keiper
Beer & Coffee
Oh yeah, top-down drivin’ around music…feeling alive, awake, and full of fun.
Adam Curry
[Ebel]’s got this really cool coffee-folk-rock going on…
C. C. Chapman
[Ebel]’s very funny! He is a very, very talented guy.
Renamarie
We love your stuff- great writing…
Canis Lupus
Filling The Pages
Full text in magazine or PDF only.
May/June 2002
As Matthew himself says, this is a storytelling album [FTP] and it’s clear that it’s a real labour of love…this is a most original and engaging project and well worth making the effort to get a hold of. (8 out of 10)
Steve Best
2002
Matthew does a fine job of varying the sound throughout, making each song memorable… There are some smart touches to the songwriting and production on this album [FTP]…if he were matched with the right producer for guidance and additional brainstorming, I think this burgeoning songwriter could gain more widespread recognition in short time.
Russ Breimeier
Out of Print
November 8-14, 2001
Ebel is quite good. He has a knack for penning catchy melodies. His sincerity is beyond reporach…and one gets the immediate sense he will continue to be heard for quite some time…
Aaron Bragg
September 23, 2001
With his second indie release, Filling The Pages, singer/songwriter Matthew Ebel once again joins the many independent artists who warrant a label… Filling The Pages is a well-produced, well-imagined album capturing the beauty and sensitivity of an experienced songwriter.
Kerry Maffeo
September 15, 2001
Ebel pulls no punches from the start and creates an air of realness that continues throughout the album [FTP]… Ebel posesses a passionate delivery on the piano…he is a talented young artist who deserves a chance and may end up making some sonic waves in the future.
Matt Williams
Radio Stations Playing Matthew
AZ – CT – IN – IA – KS – LA – MI – MN – MO – NJ – NY – OK – OR – RI – SC – TX – WA – Internet
Arizona:
KWSS 106.7 FM
(Thanks to DJ Dani Cutler)
480-551-1067
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
Connecticut:
WQAQ 98.1 FM
203-582-5555
Hamden, CT
WRTC 89.3 FM
860-297-2450
Hartford, CT
WWUH 91.3 FM
860-768-4701
West Hartford, CT
WECS 90.1 FM
860-465-5354
Willimantic, CT
Indiana:
WISU 89.7 FM
812-237-3690
Terre Haute, IN
WVUR 95.1 FM
219-464-5383
Valparaiso, IN
Iowa:
KALA 88.5 & 105.5 FM
563-333-6216
Davenport, IA
KDIC 88.5 FM
641-269-3328
Grinnell, IA
Kansas:
KBTL 88.1 FM
316-323-6882
El Dorado, KS
Louisiana:
KNWD 91.7 FM
318-357-5693
Natchitoches, LA
Michigan:
WXOU 88.3 FM
248-370-4274
Rochester, MI
Minnesota
KFAI 90.3 and 106.7 FM
612-341-0980
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
KMSU 89.7 FM
507-389-5678
1-800-456-7810
Mankato, MN
Missouri:
KTRM 88.7 FM
660-785-KTRM
660-785-5876
dj@ktrm.truman.edu
AIM: djktrm
Kirksville, MO
New Jersey:
WGLS 89.7 FM
856-256-WGLS
856-256-9457
wgls@rowan.edu
AIM: rowanradio
Glassboro, NJ
New York:
WAIH 90.3 FM
315-267-2511
Potsdam, NY
Oklahoma:
KRSC 91.3 FM
918-343-7669
Claremore, OK
Oregon
KEOL 91.7 FM
541-962-3333
La Grande, OR
KDUP 1580 AM
503-943-7121
KDUPDJ AIM
Portland, OR
Rhode Island:
WXIN 90.7 FM
401-456-8787
Providence, RI
South Carolina:
WUSC 90.5 FM
803-576-9872
AIM: wusconair
Columbia, SC
Texas:
KSYM 90.1 FM
210-733-2800
San Antonio, TX
KTSW 89.9 FM
512-245-3485
San Marcos, TX
Washington:
KAOS 89.3 FM
360-867-KAOS (5267)
Olympia, WA
Internet Radio:
Lasell College Radio
617-243-2464
Newton, MA
Bearcast
513-556-4529
Cincinnati, OH
Fusion Radio
416-287-7049
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada
