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Wer da? missio, ein US-amerikanisches Elektro-Pop-Duo aus Austin, Texas, bestehend aus Matthew Brue und David Butler. Und was machen die so für ‘nen Sound? “Das Duo präsentiert sich offen gegenüber Genres, Sounds und Stilen und sorgt so immer wieder für frische Überraschungen… Stilmittel, die wohl auch als Mainstream-Klischee verschrien sind. Missios gehaltvollen Elektro-Wellen stehen sie […]

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MISSIO — The Darker The Weather // The Better The Man

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sometimes i like to think about missio and their beautiful voice, especially when listening to bottom of the deep blue sea. matthew’s literally an ethereal being who gets me vibing every time and david is a god, what more do you want from me?

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And the award for hottest voice on earth goes to Matthew Brue, vocalist of the band MISSIO

Thank you for coming to my ted talk

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March 30, 2019

I can't get enough of Missio's new music, and "Rad Drugz" is the reason. This first single off the upcoming album "The Darker the Weather the Better the Man" proves that Missio has more in them than just their previous hit single "Middle Fingers". When considered alongside the other singles from their sophomore effort, "Temple Priest" and "I See You", it's undeniable that Missio is coming back with a renewed vigor and sound.

A much more pop influenced sound brings a new layer of life to Matthew Brue's brooding vocals in "Rad Drugz" and the other singles. Although it may seem like selling out, this truthfully sounds like what Missio should naturally progress towards as an evolving musical group. With "The Darker the Weather the Better the Man" coming out in less than a month, Missio is gearing up to go on tour and continue to make a name for themselves.

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Missio performs in St. Louis April 11, 2018 at the Ready Room. Photographed for St. Louis Magazine. 

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Firefly Festival 06.16.17

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MISSIO- “Loner”- ALBUM REVIEW

Artist: MISSIO

Album: Loner (released May 19 via RCA Records)

As Matthew Brue said on stage at SXSW earlier this year, when he started writing songs under the name of MISSIO in 2014, it was a studio project, with the intent of perhaps using songs in film- he had no plans or intention of performing the songs live, and wasn't even sure if he could. But he and David Butler now have multiple national tours- as well as several festival appearances- under their belt, and in a few weeks they'll hit the road again for more festival performances, an opening slot for Muse & 30 Seconds To Mars, and a headlining run across the northeast and Midwest. Their debut album Loner was released last Friday, May 19, via RCA Records.

After "I Don't Even Care About You" reached #7 on Spotify's Top 50 Global Viral Chart, MISSIO released "Middle Fingers" earlier this year, and it landed at Number 9 on the Alternative Songs chart. While "Middle Fingers" is an immediately rebellious anthem on the surface ("I'll just keep on throwing middle fingers in the air"), it begins to hint at something deeper: Brue's sobriety and history of addiction ("I used to drink whiskey, now I'm stuck with Perrier") is a topic that carries through Loner. "KDV" is a spirited banger of an electronic track- when the beat drops, it drops hard- but the verses get deep: "I'm happy/ At least that's what they see/ But they don't know I'm not/ I'd like to rest in peace." Yet, the choruses inspire us to use music to overcome the darkness: "These songs keep me living/ These songs keep me sane."

Loner takes influence from dark, alt-electronica like AWOLNATION, and fans of Twenty One Pilots will appreciate honest, relatable lyrics and the group's hip-hop influences (though while they can write a memorable hook, MISSIO are far from a pop group, also citing grunge ). With a title like Loner, there's a notable starkness- and, well, loneliness- to the songs, but it's not a depressing album in any way. Rather, expressing that loneliness- as well as the neuroses many of us deal with on a regular basis (on "I Do What I Want" Brue sings, "I wish I could function in the big city of LA/ I can't even function here alone on a perfect day")- feels incredibly cathartic. The album is a party- "KDV" and "DWI" are raucous and wouldn't sound out-of-place at a nightclub- and everyone is invited.

From start to finish, Loner is well-crafted. It's a cohesive listen throughout- but as the pace changes from rattling ("I Do What I Want") to the keyboard-filled rumbling of "Bottom Of The Deep Blue Sea" to all-out rager ("KDV"), it'll keep you on your toes. It's an impressive debut album, and sets the bar high for what's next for MISSIO.

Listen To: "KDV", "Middle Fingers"

Keep up with MISSIO on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and their official website.

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Asdhdjfk... ok Matthew Brue is what I imagine a young bby Jacob Seed would have looked like ❤

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The Brue boot. Named after Matthew Brue. He was an aspiring musician, writing and recording songs on his own dime when we first met him. Working hard at HELM, he continued to create and release music. Now, just a few years later, his band Missio is releasing records and touring non-stop, literally topping the charts. It only made sense that the boot that shares his name be influenced by military style that punk rock and grunge subcultures adopted and you still see today. His own music and attitude lead a modern rebellion in their own right, so it was an obvious fit. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyyxmLHWea/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gfhmv7osb793

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Everybody Gets High

Charlotte NC 10/16/19

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We Are Who We Are Lyrics - MISSIO

We Are Who We Are Lyrics – MISSIO

We Are Who We Are Lyrics by MISSIO is the latest English song. We Are Who We Are lyrics are written by Matthew Brue, David Butler, & Dwight A. Baker while the song is produced by Matthew Brue, David Butler, & Dwight A. Baker. The song was released on 23rd March 2022. We Are Who We Are Song Details: Song: We Are Who We Are Singer: MISSIO Produced by: Matthew Brue, David Butler, & Dwight A.…

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There’s a clear bend toward electronic music late in this cluster, but the group overall spans multiple genres, including rock, R&B, and even a cinematic pop behemoth.  Now that we’re in the top twenty songs of the entire year, we’re discussing tracks that I may have listened to more than two hundreds times apiece.

20. Middle Kids – “Your Love” These three musicians from Sydney are still getting their careers off the ground, as they’ve only released an EP at this point; given the strength of the song “Your Love,” we should get used to hearing from them for years to come. The song is practically filled with hooks, and makes for an entirely delightful listen. Singer Hannah Joy, backed by her husband/bassist Tim Fitz and drummer Harry Day, effortlessly blends genres with her captivating vocals.  Many critics deemed them as the intersection between independent rock and alternative country, but I hear more rock here than anything else.  “Your Love” certainly has some pop structure, though with more genuine bite than you’d typically hear on the radio, and the production is inventive, building and crashing over and over throughout the track.  Ultimately, there’s something timeless about the song’s sound, and could easily be a lost gem from the ‘80s even though it was released last spring.

19. Sammy Brue – “I’m Not Your Man” Sure, the vocal sounds young - even strained.  Sammy Brue is clearly still coming into his voice, but not as an artist...as an actual adult.  Brue was only 15 when he wrote and recorded his debut album, and this track specifically is a total jam.  His sound may not be for everyone, but one of the producers on this debut album was John Paul White - better known as half of the brilliant alt-country duo The Civil Wars.  There’s no question that he has the pedigree behind him, and his razor-sharp songwriting skills are unquestionable.  His lyrics feel contemporary, but the sound is ripped from decades past.  Clearly Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan served as inspirations, but comparisons to Nirvana would be appropriate, too.  Brue is only going to get stronger from here, and continues to hone his folk/rock sound as he works with more musicians, including Justin Townes Earle and Lucinda Williams, just like a true prodigy.

18. Alice Merton – “No Roots” Alice Merton moved 24 times in only twelve years, leading to a feeling of complete isolation after bouncing around between Canada, the UK, Germany, and the States.  The longest that I’ve ever held one address is about five years, and my tally stands at just over two dozen moves in 33 years, so it should come as no surprise that I deeply relate to this song.  Merton swears that she had no idea it would become as popular as it did, landing her at the top of the charts for alternative rock; she’s the first solo female artist to top said chart since Lorde in 2014.  There’s an outstanding blend of genres here, with some funk percolating underneath the snarling bassline and the electronic-tinged breakdown in the latter third of the track.  One of the best aspects of the song, though, is the message; most people have a distinct place to imagine when thinking of the concept of ‘home.’  What’s clear to listeners here is that Merton lacks that experience, and that her perception of home is abstract at best when most can easily conjure that image.  For someone who shares that experience, I couldn’t be happier to sing along every time.

17. Carly Rae Jepsen – “Cut to the Feeling” There’s really no other way around it: Carly Rae Jepsen has quickly skyrocketed to the top of the list for pop stars who can consistently churn out high quality singles.  Part of the reason for her success, besides her obsession with 80’s-style synths, is that she refuses to lean into the darker side of pop that we’ve witnessed in recent years.  Jepsen isn’t concerned with mocking ex-boyfriends, frenemies, or rivals; her music centers around effervescent joie de vivre more than most of her contemporaries.  Essentially, her main goal is the distill the concept of euphoria into three or four minutes of blissful melodies.  The first thirty seconds of the track are unlike most on the radio right now, starting with synth that sounds bizarrely similar to the opening notes of Madonna’s “Lucky Star.” Any comparisons stop there, though, as the tightly measured handclap beat works perfectly with Jepsen’s syncopated vocals.  Nearly every review comments on how it was cut from her last full album, E•MO•TION, because it felt too ‘cinematic;’ my only regret is that it was wasted on a film as forgettable as Ballerina/Leap!, an animated dance movie for children that had various names based on the country where it was released.  This is a song that bottles sunshine, and should have been a juggernaut for Jepsen.  Luckily for fans, her next studio album is due in early 2018.

16. George Taylor – “I Hear Your Song, Sweetness” UK-based singer/songwriter George Taylor came out of nowhere in 2017 with this ode for other undiscovered artists.  For a guy who just released his debut album last year, he shows remarkably strong instincts on this track.  He knows when to dial back the production and when to complicate things.  Perhaps my favorite part of the song, though, is the lyrics; Taylor pierces through the aggressive initial production with his supportive, damn near inspirational theme for the up-and-coming musicians out there who feel like they aren’t even being heard.  The 24 year old grew up in Leicester before relocating to London, and claims he’s been writing songs since he was 13.   Clearly he has a natural talent, as the vacillation between isolated vocals on the verses and thundering, riotous choruses serves to make the song that much more dramatic.  It’s only a matter of time before we start seeing this song crop up in films and television, as it seems almost tailor-made for soundtracks.

15. Calvin Harris feat. Frank Ocean and Migos – “Slide” If I’m being completely honest, I first discovered this song on an HBO commercial for season two of Insecure (a personal favorite).  Regardless of one’s opinion on Calvin Harris, the main appeal for me was hearing Frank Ocean on such a radio-friendly single.  Ocean and Harris deftly make an entry to the recent genre of nu-disco, slyly combining hip-hop and dance music with a piano-driven song that may surprise the audience purely off of the talent roster.  Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, and rappers Quavo and Offset from hip-hop trio Migos all come together despite their own distinctive discographies.  It’s expertly crafted, but let’s be honest here - the second that Ocean starts singing, he steals the track from everyone else involved.  If you’re looking for breezy, SoCal hip hop, this is for you, but that description seems almost limiting considering what was achieved here.  For those of us who are consistently looking for new Frank Ocean tracks, “Slide” is a pleasant surprise.

14. Electric Guest – “Oh Devil” LA-based duo Electric Guest - which becomes a full band on tour - had a relatively forgettable sophomore album last year.  The major standout for me, though, was this playful track that utilizes its electronic production to toy with the arrangement constantly throughout its three and a half minute running time.  Perhaps the most interesting fact about Electric Guest is that it’s forwarded by Asa Taccone, the younger brother of Jorma Taccone - famous for being a member of The Lonely Island, along with appearances on shows like Girls and Parks and Rec.  Asa helped compose a lot of the music for The Lonely Island, which led to Jorma putting him in touch with Brian Burton (otherwise known to the world as Danger Mouse).  Long story short, Taccone now works with Matthew Compton, who supplies drums for their work and met Taccone through Burton, to create songs under the name Electric Guest.  “Oh Devil” merges pop, electronic dance, and R&B with some clear Caribbean influences, as well.   There’s a lot to like here, and if all you’re looking for is an earworm that comes out of left field, then this song is the one for you.

13. SZA – “20 Something” Solána Rowe had an incredible 2017, and released one of the biggest debut albums of the entire year under her stage name SZA.  Given the success of “All the Stars,” her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on the Black Panther soundtrack, it seems like 2018 is going to be a huge year, too. This success didn’t come overnight, though.  Rowe has been working her way up for years, slowly gaining influences as diverse as Rihanna, Björk, Miles Davis, and Animal Collective.  Her R&B has a stripped down quality, especially on album standout “20 Something;” there is a poignant simplicity on display that translates the anguish and anxiety of your 20s perfectly.  It becomes clear quickly that Rowe expects a certain level of self-reflection and commitment to growth from her audience.  As she notes in the lyrics, “Honesty hurts when you’re getting older.”  Perhaps my favorite touch doesn’t even come from SZA herself, but her mother, who is heard at the end of the track giving advice to her daughter.  Essentially, she says that one must commit to whatever feels true in life, because the alternative is a complete abyss.  I couldn’t agree more.

12. Litany – “Bedroom” I may have noted the Caribbean influences on “Oh Devil,” but you can practically smell the jerk spices on this gorgeous electronic track from English duo Litany.  Made up of Beth Cornell on vocals and Jake Nicolaides producing, the 23-year-olds from North Yorkshire have nailed the atmosphere on “Bedroom,” employing steel drums, synths, and a steady, consistent beat that buries itself inside your head for days to come.  As the track progresses, Nicolaides plays with the beat and the production more and more, adding percussive texture and - dare I even say it? - crunch to the arrangement.  Cornell’s vocals are ethereal, giving the song a hazy vibe, which add to the symbolic lyrics that seem to tie the titular bedroom to the paradise implied from the production. All of it combines to create an experience of escapism, fleeing the monotony of everyday life and conversations about the weather for the idyllic bedroom.  For such young artists with only a handful of releases under their belts, the production on “Bedroom” is stunning in its professionalism.

11. Bayonne – “Fallss” I know, I know... another electronic song. Another track that effortlessly builds with synths, drum loops, and vocals, and captures your attention almost immediately.  But with a song this strong, can you even blame me for including it?  Austin-based artist Bayonne (legal name Roger Sellers) insists he’s not a DJ.  He grew up obsessed with Eric Clapton and his guitar from the age of three on, and his first concert was Phil Collins at the ripe old age of nine.  Clearly he learned guitar and drums from two of the best musicians of the last half century, but I doubt you’ll hear their influences on “Fallss.”  Sellers isn’t a DJ, but he uses a lot of the same tools, including mixers, pedals, and keyboards, to create his massive pop tracks.  The sounds he’s working with here rise and evolve and build throughout the song, as the layers of synth and other sonic strands slowly weave together, worming their way into your head. Sellers spoke to the lyrical meaning of the song, noting that it came from the huge life transition of being in his late-20s and starting to transition to music as a full time career.  To quote him directly, “It's the bittersweet ride that comes with big changes in life.”  We’ve all been through it the past few years, and the last six months alone have included, personally, a new job and moving across the country.  Trust me, this song was keeping me company the entire time.

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104.5 Birthday Celebration (Day 2) – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ – June 30, 2018

This past Saturday was the second of two Radio 104.5 11th Birthday Celebration concerts at BB&T Pavilion. Featuring 11 artists, the rock and roll of the day overcame the scorching temperatures. The following are my favorite moments of the day.

*Imagine Dragons blasted the senses with the day's headlining set. A shirtless Dan Reynolds sang with power and purpose, delivering strong rock anthems and a call to acceptance of the LGBTQ community. The crowd that had waited through a sweltering day to taste the band's "radioactive" sounds were certainly satisfied with the outcome.

*As a solo act, Mike Shinoda provided the most emotional set of the day. The Linkin Park member wore his heart on his sleeve while connecting with the crowd with his strong vocals and sense of purpose in the wake of Chester Bennington's death.

*Judah and The Lion unleashed pure folk-rock fun. Lead singer Judah Akers played to the Philly-heavy crowd with his Eagles jersey and bringing out Jammin' Jessie of Radio 104.5 to sing a cover of The Killers' "Mr. Brightside."

*The Missio duo of Matthew Brue and David Butler brought their engaging pop to the masses with a lot of joyous jumping around on stage. Their earworms were some of the best of the day.

*While the aforementioned acts were under the cover of the pavilion, some bands played outside in the hot summer air. The best of the outdoor stages was The Glorious Sons and The Wrecks. The former is a Canadian outfit. Full of raw rock energy, they are a band to get excited about. The L.A.-based The Wrecks were full of rock and pop pep. Lead singer Nick Anderson knew how to play to the crowd.

*The rest of the day featured wonderful sets from AJR, Sir Sly, DREAMERS, The Shelters and The Great Enough.

Chris Sikich

Copyright ©2018 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted: July 5, 2018.

Photos by Chris Sikich © 2018

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Interview with Missio

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Missio over Zoom video!

"Missio" is Latin for mission. And what at one time began as a side project for singersongwriter Matthew Brue has now shifted into the main mission. Accompanied by producer and instrumentalist David Butler, MISSIO sports an alternative/electronic sound with beatdriven hip-hop undertones. Atmospheric and expressive, this electro-alternative act is keen on a spirit of experimentation.

Based in Austin, Texas, MISSIO broke out in 2017 with their single “Middle Fingers” which

reached top 10 at U.S. Alternative Radio, later leading to an appearance on the late night’s

CONAN amid the launch of their debut album Loner. That same album also spawned heavily rotated songs like “Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea,” “Everybody Gets High,” and “Twisted,” which all reached over 50 million streams each (and counting) on streaming platforms.

MISSIO released their second album The Darker the Weather // The Better the Man in mid

2019, broadening their sonic palette with songs like “I See You” which was the #1 song on

the Sirius XM Alt 18 for 9 total weeks. During this album campaign, their streaming audience tripled and they capped off their album cycle by releasing the single “Sing to Me” as part of the soundtrack to the global video game phenomenon Death Stranding alongside artists such as Chvrches, Major Lazer, Khalid, & Bring Me the Horizon. The band decided to document their creative process and personal growth during the recording process of this album, and ended up also releasing a documentary with accompanying soundtrack which they wrote and scored titled Love Me Whole.

MISSIO has now accumulated close to one billion streams within three years and two album

releases.

Beginning the next stage in their music evolution, Matthew and David landed back in their

home base of Austin, Texas this past November with their producer, co-writer, and creative

partner Dwight Baker, and over a feverish 21 day period wrote and recorded the entirety of

their new album, Can You Feel The Sun (via 2B Recordings / BMG).

The band started with a range of demos that eventually snowballed into being a complete and finished full-length album.

“We worked until we felt like we were done and then one day woke up and knew we had a

finished album”, says David. “Even from the very beginning of the process I already knew

that ‘Can You Feel the Sun’ was one of the best songs we’d ever written and knew that we

had something special.”

MISSIO have toured the United States extensively as headliners, and through several large

support slots for the likes of MUSE, 30 Seconds to Mars, Yungblud, and K. Flay. The duo have also performed at major festivals like Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Firefly, Hangout, Bottle Rock, and Voodoo Fest. As part of a wider European tour, they made their sold-out UK live debut at London’s Old Blue Last in May 2019. Their high energy live performances and custom-built light shows easily set them apart from their peers.

MISSIO returned overseas in early March 2020, but the second half of their European tour

was cancelled as the band were pulled off their tour bus at 2AM whilst crossing the Czech

border, so that men in hazmat suits could check their temperatures to ensure that the touring party didn’t have COVID-19. They raced to get home on the final day before the U.S. borders were closed.

Regardless of not being able to tour for the rest of the year, the band have decided to forge ahead with releasing their new music. They put out first single “Wolves” on June 24, which reached #1 on the Sirius XM Alt Nation ‘Top 18’ within three weeks. This is their 4th #1 single on the countdown to date.

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