Matt Benson has released his groovy yet emotional debut single ‘Sit Back Down Again’, accompanied by a deeply moving music video.

The lyrics of the song paint a beautiful picture inspired by the life, and the tragic early death of Matt’s sister Catherine, AKA ‘Kathy’. Matt explains: “On the surface, the song is about someone you love leaving to chase a dream or go on an adventure. It’s about knowing that
person has to go and wishing them well, but at the same time wanting them to just sit back down again and stay a little longer.

“And on a deeper level,” he concluded, “it’s about my sister leaving me and me wishing she could have stayed longer before she passed away.”

Matt Benson has been playing trombone as a sideman since his first professional gig in 2010. He’s been in George Ezra’s band since 2017, and played with Bad Manners, The Pogues, Neil Hannon, Hot 8 Brass Band and Brian May amongst many others. He also has played at Glastonbury, WOMAD, The Tonight Show, Jools Holland’s Hootenanny, The Royal Albert Hall, and The Brit Awards.

In his debut single ‘Sit Back Down Again’, hailing from his first solo album, which is due out later this year, Benson showcases his vocals and Tom Waits' reminiscent songwriting ability.

Bneson will play two gigs in Northern Ireland in the upcoming months, including a March 14 Derry gig a sold out June 1 Belfast show. Additionally, he will open for JC Steward in Donegal’s The Social on April 12.

Check out ‘Sit Back Down Again’ below: