The young musician has just released his debut single.
The young musician has just released his debut single.
Home and Away star Matt Evans first shot to fame as a competitor on singing reality show The Voice, and fans have been waiting for him to release music ever since. However, the star went in a completely different direction with his career after landing the role of Theo Poulos on the soap in 2021.
While it seemed as though he would be focusing on acting now, Matt tells Yahoo Lifestyle that music has always been his number one passion. In a twist of fate, the star was handed a storyline that involved him showing off his musical talents in the fictional band Lyrik.
A part of him wants to use his music to express his own story, even if he enjoys portraying Leah Patterson’s (Ada Nicodemou) nephew on the program and being in the band.
The gifted singer’s debut song, Over It, a captivating earworm that addresses the awkward scenario of being stuck in a toxic relationship, was published on Friday. In the song, he learns that his “ideal girl” kept breaking her promises and tricking him.
According to Matt, “It’s about a former relationship I had with a certain someone and I felt quite gaslighted inside that experience, and then she left to LA.”
He continues, “It was two years ago, so I’m all right now,” before admitting he was “worried” about his ex’s reaction. He knew he had to warn her before he decided to write, record, and release the song.
@thisismattevans ‘OVER IT’ OUT NOW! been loving all of your dances ! keep it up 🙌🏻🕺🏻 💚
♬ Over It – Matt Evans
He remembers writing, “This is coming out, just letting you know, I’m all good,” in a direct message to the woman. “I wasn’t sure how she would react, but I was doing it more as a form of protection to let her know that this music was about to be released. You shouldn’t assume that I’m really mad with you because I’m not.
He chuckles as he recalls her response, claiming that she really found it “awesome” and inquired as to whether it was a “diss track.”
But she was incredibly sweet. It’s good, then. And particularly with the passage of time, that also helps,” he claims.
Will Theo perform ‘Over It’ on the show?
Lyrik has been doing many unique music performances, and the band even shot a music video in Summer Bay. Matt, however, rejects the notion of playing any of his original songs on the program.
He continues, “I haven’t even mentioned this song to the producers since I want to keep my personal music career distinct from the show.
“This is my original music, and it represents who I am. I’m telling my stories, not Theo’s.
Though he can’t currently schedule many shows or tours, he intends to one day use his success to launch a successful music career. Despite the “hectic” nature of his Home and Away schedule, he is considering starting with some acoustic performances.
“Getting the music out was the most important thing to me, and [touring and performing] would come second to [that],” he continues.
“The most important thing to me was getting the music out, and then [touring and shows] would come second to [that],” he adds.
Matt feels ‘lucky’ to have the Home and Away cast’s support
The Western Australian has been teasing his single on social media for some time now by posting clips, cover art, and other things. Many of his cast mates have been promoting his new song as a gesture of support for their friend.
In the makeup area, Emily Weir, who plays Mackenzie Booth, was seen dancing to it. Matt claims he doesn’t take their support for granted.
“I simply feel incredibly fortunate that everyone is so appreciative of the song. The music video for the song was also shot; it will be released in a few weeks. All the extras were my friends, and many of them were from the television show Home and Away, he reveals. They were dancing at my house party, which was a lot of fun.
He adds, “I’m extremely happy to have that. It’s a great supportive bunch of folks.
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