Matt Backer is a prominent guitarist and songwriter, having performed and toured with an array of artists including Laura Mvula, Emilia Mitiku, Aimee Mann, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Kim Wilde, Swing Out Sister, Elton John, Cher, Bananarama, Joe Cocker and Alice Cooper, among others.

Matt’s new Blues album "Get Backer" is produced by Matt and his long-time collaborator Ian Shaw (Nick Heyward, Julian Cope). The album features special guests including former Shakespear’s Sister Marcella Detroit, Peter Cox (lead singer of Go West), US Blues legend Bill Blue and world-renowned Blues harmonica player, Adam Gussow.

Backer's first single, "Histrionic Narcissist Blues," is currently going for adds and getting a lot of airplay around the country:

3rd “Most Added” FMQB!

#22* AC40 Main Chart/NMW!

#45* FMQB Top200!

#8* AC40 Indie Chart/NMW!

#15* AC40 Main Chart/NRH!

#36* Hot100/NMW!

#14* Mainstream Chart/IMN!

4th “Most Increased” AC40/NRH!

#38* Top40 Main Chart Debut/NRH!

Award winning British director Steve Graham directed the video for "Histrionic Narcissist Blues."