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Matt Berninger – “Martini Me Fatso”
Matt Berninger, frontman of The National, has released a new solo single titled "Martini Me Fatso," continuing a run of solo activity that began with the rollout and touring for his album Get Sunk over a year ago. The track marks a stylistic departure, leaning towards jazz-rock or bluesy adult contemporary rather than his usual sound, though his songwriting side project EL VY offers the closest comparison among his prior work.
The song retains Berninger's distinctive lyrics and vocal delivery, including a catchy chorus line, "Why would you promise her to me?" Described as fun but somewhat bewildering, "Martini Me Fatso" is out now on the Concord label, accompanied by an official video.
In short
- Matt Berninger releases new solo single "Martini Me Fatso"
- Track has a jazz-rock, bluesy adult contemporary sound
- Out now via Concord, with accompanying video
Explained simply
Matt Berninger is best known as the lead singer and principal songwriter of The National, an acclaimed American rock band. His distinctive deep voice and emotionally complex lyrics have made him a notable figure in alternative rock music.
His new solo single "Martini Me Fatso" represents a notable change in direction from The National's sound, drawing instead on jazz, blues and adult contemporary styles. Despite this stylistic shift, the track maintains his recognisable vocal delivery and introspective songwriting approach.
This release continues a period of solo work that began with the album Get Sunk, which was released and toured more than a year ago. Berninger has previously explored diverse musical directions through the side project EL VY, indicating a pattern of pursuing varied artistic projects alongside his main band.
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