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United States Matt Sweeney is a versatile musician and record producer known for his extensive work across various genres and collaborations with notable artists.
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Musician Matt Sweeney discusses his dietary habits and preferences for his Grub Street Diet, mentioning he drinks 'whatever brand my partner is feeling.'
Matt Sweeney is featured in an article on Tracksmith's journal discussing his relationship with music and running, linking his physical activity to his creative pursuits. This article also mentions his album 'Superwolves,' a collaboration with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.
A blog post by Drake's discusses the album 'Superwolves,' a collaboration between Will Oldham and Matt Sweeney, released by Domino / Drag City. The article highlights their musical partnership and its impact.
Musician Matt Sweeney shares insights on maintaining creative relationships, discussing confidence, collaboration, attention to detail, and establishing one's unique lane in the music industry.
Matt Sweeney was born on July 2, 1969, in New Jersey to John D. Sweeney, a professor and musician, and Katharine Sweeney Hayden, a federal judge. He grew up in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey, and attended Northwestern University before pursuing his musical career. His early career began with the high school band Skunk, which released two albums on Twin/Tone records: “Last American Virgin” in 1989 and the posthumous “Laid” in 1990.
In the 1990s, Sweeney gained recognition as a singer and guitarist for the math rock band Chavez, releasing albums like “Gone Glimmering” (1995) and “Ride the Fader” (1996) on the Matador label, alongside the EP “Pentagram Ring” (1995). His work with Chavez included tours in the United States and Europe. Following Chavez, he filled in on bass for Guided By Voices and contributed vocals to Robert Pollard’s solo album. The late 90s also saw him touring with Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy as a guitarist, marking the beginning of a significant collaborative relationship.
Sweeney’s career expanded into diverse musical collaborations in the 2000s, including work with Cat Power, Billy Corgan, and Jimmy Chamberlin in the supergroup Zwan, contributing to their album “Mary Star of the Sea” (2003). He also worked with Dave Grohl on the all-star heavy metal album Probot (2004) and continued his partnership with Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, releasing the collaborative album “Superwolf” in 2005. His producing credits include albums for Early Man, Dax Riggs, and Baby Dee. Sweeney played guitar on Johnny Cash’s “American V: A Hundred Highways” (2006) and the Dixie Chicks’ “Taking the Long Way” album (2006). He has also worked with hip-hop artists like El-P and Cage. In 2013, he launched the web series “Guitar Moves,” where he interviews notable guitarists. More recently, in 2024, Sweeney co-founded the band Hard Quartet, further demonstrating his ongoing involvement in new musical projects.
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