Matthew E. White Confirms National TV Debut On Letterman (March 16) And Debuts New Stunning Video For "Rock and Roll Is Cold"

Bandleader and soul visionary Matthew E. White will make his national TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman on March 16, following the release of his new LP Fresh Blood (March 10 via Domino), and album release show at Brooklyn's BRIC Arts on March 3. See below for a full list of headlining tour dates.

NPR Music First Watch is now streaming the video for "Rock & Roll Is Cold," the first full single from Fresh Blood. The beautifully shot clip follows Matthew as he traverses various semi-surreal terrains, ultimately embarking on a joyride to an exquisite banquet in a video that's as playful and charming as the tune itself. Watch the video here.

Speaking of the video, Matt said: "This video was about highlighting and making use of pre-existing beauty and grandeur. The images I wanted were John Ford's America - part Badlands, part Bonnie and Clyde.

To that end, I used a team in Salt Lake City known much more for shooting spectacular outdoor shots than any music videos. That was really fresh for me, not to mention extraordinarily physically challenging at times - but these guys are world traveling, mountain climbing pros and brought out the tremendous beauty of the landscape we shot in.

Not to mention the extraordinary beauty of my lady, Miss Merry George. Mirroring the family involvement of the Fresh Blood album cover (shot at my Grandma's house in Alabama) the final scene of this was shot at my Aunt's house. It's nice to keep the family involved when you can."

Fresh Blood will be available on CD, vinyl, and via digital download. There is also a special edition of the album, which is a double LP gatefold heavyweight vinyl containing a bonus LP titled Fresh Blood: No Skin - a full length minimalist mix of the entire album, minus strings/horns or choir. You can pre-order Fresh Blood via iTunes or DomMart

Matthew E. White US Tour Dates
Tuesday March 3 - Brooklyn, NY - BRIC Arts 'Southern Lights Tonight' *
Saturday March 7 - Savannah, GA - Savannah Stopover Music Festival
Monday March 16 - Dallas, TX - Three Links
Sunday March 22 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
Tuesday March 24 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo
Wednesday March 25 - San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw Stop
Friday March 27 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
Saturday March 28 - Seattle, WA - Sunset Tavern
Wednesday April 1 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
Thursday April 2 - Chicago, IL - Schubas
Friday April 3 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern
Saturday April 4 - Philadelphia, PA - World Café Live Upstairs
Sunday April 5 - Allston, MA - Great Scott
Tuesday April 7 - Washington, DC - Rock And Roll Hotel
Saturday April 11 - Richmond, VA, The Broadberry

* w/ 30-piece Spacebomb Hound Band

Praise for Fresh Blood:

"Rock and Roll Is Cold" - Billboard 4/5 star review

"White's playful, laid-back strumming and songwriting are delightfully warm." - Spin Magazine

"Tranquility" is an absolutely stirring ballad, marked by hushed, almost whispery vocals and the pained wailing of slide guitar." - Consequence of Sound

Matthew E. White On The Web:
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