Montreal-based alternative folk-pop band The Franklin Electric turned heads in 2012, claiming first prize in a Nashville song writing competition with the infectious song, “Old Piano”. The group then banded together to lay down their debut album "This is How I Let You Down". The band includes Jon Matte on vocals / piano / trumpet, Liam Killen on the drums & vocals, Martin Desrosby on the bass, and Alexis Messier on guitars.
The album was produced by The Franklin Electric's front man / songwriter Jon Matte, who worked alongside his band and award-winning recording & mixing engineer Rob Heaney for an almost - live approach to the recordings. The stellar song writing guides the eleven tracks with a confident brass section and strong harmonies to add melodic support. The songs were then mixed by Rob Heaney & Grammy winner Chris Shaw allowing the sonic beauty of the compositions to shine.
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Montreal-based alternative folk-pop band The Franklin Electric turned heads in 2012, claiming first prize in a Nashville song writing competition with the infectious song, “Old Piano”. The group then banded together to lay down their debut album "This is How I Let You Down". The band includes Jon Matte on vocals / piano / trumpet, Liam Killen on the drums & vocals, Martin Desrosby on the bass, and Alexis Messier on guitars.
The album was produced by The Franklin Electric's front man / songwriter Jon Matte, who worked alongside his band and award-winning recording & mixing engineer Rob Heaney for an almost - live approach to the recordings. The stellar song writing guides the eleven tracks with a confident brass section and strong harmonies to add melodic support. The songs were then mixed by Rob Heaney & Grammy winner Chris Shaw allowing the sonic beauty of the compositions to shine.
“Our music has allowed us to reach many new fans through shows, radio stations, streaming sites and social media. A surprising number of bloggers have also discovered the music organically through direct connections with the songs or just meeting someone who spoke about us! Dedicated to the music, we are truly grateful for this honest, independent magic in the evolution of the band” says Matte.
As heart behind the group, Jon Matte has built his career on a resume of professionalism. He studied music at Vanier College in Montreal, and shortly after built a roster of production credits working with popular Canadian artists such as Patrick Watson & Bran Van 3000.
After winning a video campaign with Australian based company Genero.tv in 2013, The Franklin Electric released the official video for the title track of the album ''This Is How I Let You Down'', filmed in Melbourne and directed by Julian Lucas, & Jarred Osborn. With brilliant story telling and cinematic visuals, a second music video was released with the same duo of directors for their song “Unsatisfied”.
Early 2014, the band caught the attention of Indica Records (home to Half Moon Run, Phantogram…) who made the album available in stores & online in the spring of 2014. By end of 2014, the band solidified partnerships in France, Germany, UK and has extensively toured across Canada & Europe (75 shows in this year alone).
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