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Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Matteo Bocelli eyes duet with his hero Ed Sheeran after working with his co-writer on new album
Matteo Bocelli would love to duet with his idol Ed Sheeran. The son of legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli, 66, has worked with Grammy winner Ed's co-writer Amy Wadge - with whom he penned huge hit Thinking Out Loud - on the balladeer's upcoming second studio album, Falling In Love. The 27-year-old singer's famous father featured on a 2017 classical version of Ed's song Perfect, Perfect Symphony. And, he would love to follow in his parent's footsteps and duet with Ed, but admits he would likely get overwhelmed and struggle to "handle the situation" - despite having performed for King Charles, and at the weddings of Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos and his spouse Lauren Sánchez and reality star Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 rocker Travis Barker. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Matteo said when asked about a potential collaboration with the Bad Habits hitmaker: "Always. I was so honoured to have received a song written by him and his brother [Matthew Sheeran], called Chasing Stars. But obviously, yes, I would love one day to be on stage with him - but I don't know if I'd be able to handle the situation." It was after Ed came to Italy to record Perfect Symphony and spent time with the Bocelli's that he found out Matteo was looking for material for his debut album, 2023's Matteo, and later sent him Chasing Stars, about a close bond between a father and son. Matteo - who brought all of his co-writers and producers that worked on the new album to his Tuscany home to record the album - also praised Amy for making him feel at ease expressing himself with "no filters". He said of the heartfelt songwriter: "I worked with Amy many times, multiple times, and she is not just an incredible songwriter, but she's a beautiful soul. She's a beautiful human being. And at the bottom of you know, every writing session, I need to have these people. I need to have people with which I feel myself, with which I feel I'm able to express myself, you know, freely, with no filters. And she's one of them. And so yes, I'm very excited to have a song with her that is To Get To Love You." Matteo's new album Falling In Love is released September 12 on Decca Records. He tours the UK in November. Matteo Bocelli's 2025 UK tour dates: November 2, Manchester, The Bridgewater Hall November 4, Birmingham Symphony Hall November 5, London Adelphi Theatre
Scoop
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Maddy Low Shares Honest And Authentic Folk Love Song 'To Be Near'
Out June 5 via Timeless Records Emerging New Zealand artist Maddy Low explores the delicate landscape of unexpected love in her most revealing composition to date, "To Be Near," set for release June 5 via Timeless Records. This intimate indie-folk offering showcases the 18-year-old New Zealand artist's natural ability to translate genuine emotion into music. It was written as her way of capturing the feeling of falling in love for the first time — overcoming doubt and taking the risk. "Now I get what they all meant," she sings — and with layered harmonies, expressive guitar work and gentle string arrangements, "To Be Near" gives shape to first-love feelings you may have thought you'd forgotten. Emerging from New Zealand's indie scene, Maddy has been developing her distinctive voice since first busking at age 13. While dividing her time between Wellington and Auckland, she's crafted a sound that effortlessly blends indie, folk, and pop elements, often highlighted by impressive guitar work that reveals her classic rock influences. Her recent contributions to the indie feature film Chasing Stars as both performer and music director brought international recognition, with her composition "Willow's Song" earning two festival awards for Best Original Song. Her previous single "Games" demonstrated her playful exploration of modern relationships, while "To Be Near" reveals the introspective vulnerability that makes her musical range so compelling. To celebrate the release, Maddy will be flying back to Auckland for her first headline gig at Big Fan, where she will perform a selection of her originals and handpicked covers that showcase her distinctive style. About Maddy Low Maddy Low is an indie-folk pop artist emerging from New Zealand's music scene with a voice that shifts effortlessly between honest vulnerability and free-spirited celebration. Based between Wellington and Auckland, her songwriting captures the real emotions of early adulthood through a blend of indie, folk, and pop, with classic rock influences evident in her guitar work. As she describes it: "Half my music feels like laying down looking at the ceiling, just contemplating life, and the other half makes you want to dance around in the sunshine." Since beginning her journey as a street performer at 13, Maddy has developed a natural ability to connect with audiences in any setting. This authenticity shines through on her rapidly growing YouTube channel, where her distinctive interpretations of artists like Amy Winehouse, The Cranberries, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sublime have not only garnered thousands of views but also cultivated a dedicated and expanding international following. With her recent signing to Timeless Records marking a pivotal step in her career, 2025 is set to be a breakthrough year for this emerging artist whose music feels both timeless and completely of the moment.
