Artist description The "Side Room" at any nightclub is the area you go to get away from the norm. The DJ's are cooler, the vibe is warmer, and the people are more in tune with themselves and others. That explains why Mato and Pryde (two Las Vegas natives) decided to adopt, The Side Room, as the name of their endeavor. Formed in 2001, the two long time friends decided to shed the idea of a traditional band and begin creating music themselves. Their manipulation of technology, use of organic instrumentation and the vocal styling of Mato have produced a sound that can only be described as, The Side Room. Ambient, melodic, break-beat, beautiful! Mato (born: Matthew Aaron Chernoff), the son of a jazzy, Las Vegas, lounge guitarist, discovered his voice as a child by way of the local Baptist church. Being the only white kid in the choir gave him a sense of diversity as well as adversity. Some exposure to a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T didn't hurt either. As Mato moved into his teens, his love for songwriting found such influences, ranging from Billy Joel to Depeche Mode, to be crucial during his melodic growth. But, nothing had more of an influence than his seven years of choral training and starting his first band in eighth grade. Pryde (born: Richard Pryde Hughes III) grew up in a musical household. His Mother, a devoted Beatles fan, exposed him to their music at a very young age. His earliest memory was scored by the Beatles track, "Fixing A Hole". He was hooked from then on. He feels the Beatles are the pinnacle of melodic music and also has a passion for the melodies of Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Billy Joel and Supertramp to name a few. Pryde's father always had a room in the house dedicated to music. As a kid growing up, he would hear music pump from a huge stereo that would rattle the walls of his house. Pryde took up the guitar at age 12 and has been dedicated to the study and creation of music ever since. He plays or programs almost all the instruments for The Side Room. The Side Room have recently finished their debut six song EP. With song titles such as Cocktail, Set It Free, Tonight and Can't Take It Alone, Mato and Pryde invite you to enter, The Side Room. Copyright 2003 The Side Room. All Rights Reserved.

Music Style Big Vocals | Break Beats | Jazz Guitar | Electronic Sounds | Analog Keyboards | Sexual Vibe

Musical Influences Esthero, Citizen Cope, The Beatles, Supertramp, Stevie Wonder, Jason Falkner, Jellyfish, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Paul McCartney

Similar Artists Esthero, The Roots, Justin Timberlake, Erykah Badu, Portishead

Group Members Mato - Vocals Pryde - Instruments | Programming

Press Reviews Various Artists LocalMusicScenes.com Vol. 4 (LocalMusicScenes) When it comes to exposing the hard working bands of Las Vegas, Lvlocalmusicscene.com has done more to bring our homegrown talent to the masses than any number of bar gigs or promotional packets. By providing a central hub for those curious about our local bands, the site has improved our scene's visibility tenfold, providing up-to-date information about shows and other developments. Local music being what it is, there are reasons bands are confined to their own small pond, with many not possessing quality songs, originality, and that certain je ne sais quoi. Clocking in with 21 tracks from 21 bands (12 from Vegas, 5 from Denver, 1 from San Diego and 3 from L.A.), Vol. 4 offers some surprising highlights and splendid diversity. Almost-made-it Clockwise offers up "Blackout," a meaty chunk of pure rock swagger that's not too dissimilar from Stone Temple Pilots, with a strong chorus hook and lashing guitars. Standing out from all else, The Side Room (ex-12 Volt Sex singer Matt Chernoff's new project) delves into trip-hop and electronica with great results on "Cocktail." Indeed, the track has an almost lounge vibe, even over frenetic drum loops, quirky keyboard instrumentation and Chernoff's hushed vocals. Denver's Lyndzie Taylor contributes the sweet pop of "Running Away," showcasing her highly accessible voice, which is a bit akin to Avril Lavigne's. Race To Red's "This Goodbye" is more of the group's standard, sensitive, pop schtick, but the songwriting is good, and the players all frame the delicate melody smartly. Though I can't stand hip-hop, Corner Stone's "Isn't It Amazing" has excellent instrumentation and a great groove bolstered by rapid-fire vocal delivery. FFI let loose with a stomping garage rocker, "White T-Shirt," that bolts from that pack with hooky melodies and strong drumming. September Star's "One For Hope" is one of the better tracks here, a catchy modern rock nugget. Continuing to expose the cream of the local and regional crop, Volume 4 is a worthy buy for anyone interested -- or any A&R reps looking for someone to exploit. --Aaron Archer

Location Las Vegas, NV - USA

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