Matthew Mayfield is an American singer and songwriter from Birmingham, Alabama. Originally the lead singer in the group Moses Mayfield, which disbanded in 2008, Mayfield has moved on to a solo career.
Discography Mayfield was originally the lead singer of Moses Mayfield. He announced the release of his debut EP as a solo artist, titled The Fire EP, on August 25, 2008.
Not long after the band broke up in 2008, Mayfield started playing shows centered on the Birmingham, Alabama area, usually solo acoustic but occasionally with a new backing band. Within a year, he independently released an album of acoustic songs, including acoustic versions of songs that previously appeared on the 2007 Moses Mayfield album The Inside. He also revealed that Moses Mayfield broke up mainly due to disagreements with the record label.
Between 2009 and 2010, Mayfield released five additional EPs (each one with a free song): "Five Chances Remain Hers" on July 27, 2009, "Maybe Next Christmas" on December 21, 2009, "Breathe Out In Black" on February 9, 2010, "Man-Made Machines" on March 16, 2010, and "You're Not Home" on April 17, 2010. After the 2010 SXSW Music and Media Conference, the music analytics website Next Big Sound ranked Mayfield at No. 6 in its top ten list of the artists with the fastest growing buzz at the event.
In 2010, Mayfield independently released his first full-length studio album, Now You're Free. With the release of the album, Mayfield has toured with such artists as Needtobreathe and Will Hoge.
In 2024, he provided vocals for "The Ballad of the Witches' Road (True Crime Version)" for the soundtrack of the Disney+ series Agatha All Along.
EPs Independent releases:
The Fire EP (2008) Seasons In Our Dreams Dead To You (free song) By Your Side The Devil Within First In Line Razorblade Element As Long As You're Not Leaving
Five Chances Remain Hers (2009) Open Road Her Name Was December Lives Entwined Timeless Art Better Wrapped In Rain
Maybe Next Christmas (2009) Maybe Next Christmas (free song) So Long, So Long Her Name Was December Better (Kensington Rd. Sessions) (free song) Fact or Fable (Kensington Rd. Sessions) Old Friend Virginia Gray
Breathe Out In Black (2010) Can't Change My Mind (free song) Simple Breathe Out In Black Ease Your Mind Revelation (Live)
Man-Made Machines (2010) Man-Made Machines (free song) Safe & Sound A Cycle Who Am I Golden Opportunity
You're Not Home (2010) The Last Ride Missed Me Fire Escape (free song) Still Alive Out on Our Own
Irons in the Fire (2013) In or Out Look Me in the Eye Miles & Miles Tonight (Remastered) Follow You Down Fire Escape (Catherine Marks Remix) (feat. John Paul White) Miles & Miles (Acoustic + Strings) Fire Escape (Remastered)
Studio albums
Now You're Free (2011) Come Back Home Missed Me Fire Escape Man-Made Machines Now You're Free Element Ghost A Cycle Tonight Can't Change My Mind Grow Old With You
Now You're Free LP (2011) (Different track order) Missed Me Ghost Come Back Home Now You're Free A Cycle Grow Old With You Fire Escape Man-Made Machines Element Tonight Can't Change My Mind
A Banquet for Ghosts (2012) Ain't Much More To Say Take What I Can Get Cold Winds Track You Down Heart In Wire I Don't Know You At All A Banquet For Ghosts Carry Me Always Be You Beautiful Safe And Sound
Wild Eyes (2015) Wild Eyes Mess of a Man Better Off Forgiven Ride Away On Your Knees Why We Try (feat. Chelsea Lankes) Tidal Wave Quiet Lies How To Breathe Settle Down (feat. Amy Stroup)
Recoil (2016) History Raw Diamond Ring Indigo Turncoat God's Fault Warfare on Repeat Merry Go Round Wolf in Your Darkest Room Wreckage Show Me Long Way Down
Gun Shy (2019) Gun Shy Our Winds S.H.A.M.E. Fall Behind Best of Me Broken Clocks Keep My Distance Blackballed Table For One When The Walls Break Simple
Prizefighter (2024) Mirror Lake Bell of the Ball Undertow Fumes Breathe Out in Black Monsters Vendetta Moon Hold Tight Die in a Ghost Town The Crown Never Leave You Behind
Press A Musician's Journey: From Moses Mayfield to Matthew Mayfield - Birmingham Magazine Matthew Mayfield's 'The Fire EP' Delivers Refreshing Sound - The Samford Crimson Choice Cuts In Depth: Matthew Mayfield - Indie-Music.com Artist Interview – Matthew Mayfield – Birmingham rocker describes rugged life on the road - EarToTheGround Music
References
External links Official Matthew Mayfield Site