July 5th 2023 - I’d like to thank everyone who was a part of the Wholeheart Album Release Tour this past April. We had a very sweet run of concerts from Vancouver Island to Regina Saskatchewan and back.

I am glad we got to meet up at the shows and that the album is finding a way to you.

If you are looking for the album you can find it here:

Apple

Spotify

We played some great bars, a heavy metal Pizza place, a dinner theatre, a basement club, a restaurant, and an office building. We drove through a snow storm in April and Stephen got a Carolina Rod Brindamour card.

The turnouts were solid and it was wonderful to see you all out at the shows.

Special thanks to Stephen and the Northcote band Mike and Eric for rehearsing so much and making the shows great.

More news will be coming soon about future Northcote events and music so please stay tuned and take care.

Photo by Mackenzie Duncan

Jan 4, 20223

I am writing to tell you about my new album Wholeheart.

The album will be released for streaming March 2023.

Can’t Stay the Same, Field of Love and If You are the first singles from the album.

This is the 6th studio album for me.

On Wholeheart I am performing in my Singer/Songwriter style while exploring the recent influence of Indian Devotional and Chanting music.

The chanting music can at times bring me a sense of wellbeing which I am still learning to understand and explain.

The process of making Wholeheart reminded me of when I was playing in a hardcore band when I was nineteen years old.

On this collection I have attempted to be more centered on an atmospheric and free form space.

The album features guest vocalists David Goertzen (Shallow End) and Matt Postal (Living with Lions).

Wholeheart was Produced and Mixed by Colin Stewart at the Hive in Victoria BC. The album features Stephen Mcgillivray on guitar, Mike Battle on percussion, both Mike Battle and Eric Paone assisted in pre production.

WHOLEHEART Purchase on Bandcamp

1. Can’t Stay the Same (feat. Matt Postal)

2. Man Inside the Glass (feat. David Goertzen)

3. Field of Love

4. If You

5. My Favourite Record

6. Philadelphia

7. Devoted

8. Rain Into An Ocean

9. Tara

10. Govinda Hare, Gopala Hare (Krishna Das Melody)

11. Search With All Your Heart

12. Hanuman Chalisa (Wholeheart Melody)

Thanks for everything. Talk soon.

Matt Goud

northcotemusic@gmail.com

Biography (2023)

Northcote is the music nickname for Saskatchewan born Singer-Songwriter Matt Goud. He is known for his distinct and intimate voice and for a genre expansive career that has made him an internationally known artist seen in concert halls, theatres, church basements, night clubs, living rooms, cafes and more.

Matt was a founding member of the influential Hardcore Metal band Means that disbanded in 2008. Northcote first appeared in 2009 with the album ‘Borrowed Chords, Tired Eyes’. Matt has been a staple on the Singer Songwriter circuit ever since blending the worlds of Americana Folk, Indie Rock, Post Hardcore and Devotional Music.

Matt is joined by longtime friends and collaborators Stephen Mcgillivray (Guitar), Mike Battle (Drums) and Eric Paone (Bass).

Other members of Northcote over the years include; Derek Heathfield (Drums), John Gerrard (Bass), Ila Wenaus (Horns), JJ Heath (Drums), Marek Tyler (Drums), Tyler Schwindt (Guitar), Blake Enemark (Guitar) and many more.

Matt lives in Victoria BC and also works as a Mental Health Worker and Amateur Hockey Broadcaster. (Written Jan 4th, 2023)



Let Me Roar - Deluxe Out Now

Back in 2019 , feeling hollow and burnt out, I entered an educational retreat on Gabriola Island, BC. In the weeks following this retreat I pulled together the material and made plans to record what would become Let Me Roar. When I think of this record, I feel frightened by that period in time and also comforted by the memories of my friends and I recording together.

To me, much of the record is about my struggle to discover more of the person I am beyond the roles I play as Brother, Son, Husband, etc. Making this record with my friends on Gabriola Island, staying in the cabin, visiting in the evenings and recording during the day is a precious and grounding memory for me of feeling creative. 

I am excited for folks to get to know the record because I am curious if others will relate to what I am sharing. It is my desire to be a more open and genuine performer and person, bumps and bruises and all. I am excited about the tones and feeling of Let Me Roar. I hope the album brings comfort and refreshing energy to listeners. - Matt

Update: The Deluxe version of Let Me Roar was released on June 25th. It includes a new song called “War Is Over”, my first attempt at writing, playing and singing to piano, along with a live version of “Nine To Midnight”, recorded at Alix Goolden Hall here in Victoria, BC. Link is below, I hope this brings new life to the album which is very special to me.

Stream Let Me Roar or buy on CD or Vinyl now.

As a complement to the studio album Let Me Roar, and in observance of the fact that we have not been able to get on the road to share it with the world this year, we holed up a the beautiful Alix Goolden Theatre in Victoria to record a live version of the album. Please enjoy Secret Hours: Live at Alix Goolden Hall wherever you stream your music. If you missed the broadcast of the virtual concert, you can still check it out here for a limited time.

Feature Video - “LET ME ROAR (LIVE)”

Contact:

Matt Goud: Northcotemusic@gmail.com

Tour History and Press

2021

July 2021, Secret Hours: Live at Alix Goolden Hall, released as Digital Streaming event, Concert Film

Winter-Spring, 2021, Northcote Visits, Live on Instagram, 20 online concerts w/Q and A

Spring-Summer, 2020, Open Mic Live on Instagram, 25 online concerts w/Q and A

February 2020, 12 Overseas Shows (Germany, U.K, CH) direct support for Dave Hause

March 2020, 10 West Coast USA Shows, direct support for Dave Hause

July, 2018 - 15 East Coast USA Shows, supporting Dave Hause

Summer Festival performances 2017 include Folks on the Rocks (Yellowknife), Alianait Arts Festival (Iqaluit), Gateway Music Festival (Bengough, SK)

Summer 2017, performance at Capitol Ballroom, direct support for John K Samson (the Weakerthans)

November/December 2016 - 20+ date European headlining, support from Jon Snodgrass of Drag the River (USA), Matze Rossi (Germany).

2016 US/CAN Select shows supporting Tim Barry (Avail)

June 2016 - 20+ date headline tour across Canada with support from Jordan Klassen and Josiah & The Bonnevilles (USA)

February/March 2016 - 20+ dates across Canada direct support for Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls

October 2015 - 25 dates across Canada direct support for The Glorious Sons

August 2015 - Two weeks Overseas headline touring, anchored by performances at Frequency Festival in Austria, and direct support for Chuck Ragan for one week

June 2015 - 10 dates in the US & Canada direct support for Tim Barry

February/March 2015 22 dates across North America, Direct support for The Gaslight Anthem, (1000-4000 cap)

November/December 2014 direct support for the Broilers (Germany), one week in Germany, Switzerland and Austria (1200-3000 cap)

November/December 2014 Headlining Overseas - 23 dates across the UK and Europe (50-400 cap)

November 2014 w/Twin Forks - direct support on 15 dates across Canada (400-600 cap)

October 2014 w/Austin Lucas - supporting on 30 dates across the United States (50-300 cap)

May/June 2014 w/Chuck Ragan - direct support on 25 dates across the UK and Europe (400-1500 cap)

January-April 2014 w/Dave Hause - direct support on over 30 dates across the US and co-headline on 12 dates across Canada (100-600 cap)

November 2013 w/Dave Hause – direct support for 20 shows across Europe and UK (100-1,000 cap)

October 2013 w/Lindi Ortega - direct support in Southern Ontario (300-500 cap)

Toured over 75 dates per year in Canada in 2011, 2012 and 2013 on previous releases

Regional tours 2010-2012 supporting, Library Voices, the Wooden Sky, Yukon Blonde. The Revival Tour, Tim Barry and more.

Notable Performances

Danforth Music Hall support for Wintersleep Toronto

Sound Academy support for The Gaslight Anthem, Against Me! Toronto

World Café Live Direct support for Dave Hause Philadelphia

The Echo Direct support for Dave Hause Los Angeles

Slim’s Direct support Dave Hause San Francisco

Schlachthof Direct support for Chuck Ragan Wiesbaden, De

Terminal 5 Direct support for The Gaslight Anthem New York City

Lee’s Palace Headline Concert Toronto 2015

The Opera House Direct support for The Glorious Sons Toronto

Bierhübeli Direct support for the Broilers (GER) Berne, Switzerland

Danforth Music Hall Direct support for Frank Turner Toronto

The Capital Ballroom Direct support for John K. Samson Victoria

Horseshoe Tavern Headline Show Toronto

Lee’s Palace supporting the Revival Tour, Chuck Ragan, Nathaniel Rateliff, Toronto

Monarch, Headline Show, Berlin De

The Blue Shell, Headline Show, Cologne De

The Garage (Upstairs), Headline Show, London UK

Chelsea, Headline Show, Vienna Austria

Notable Festival Performances

SXSW Austin USA

• Toronto Urban Roots Festival

• Folk on the Rocks, Yellowknife NT

• Gateway Music Festival Bengough Sk

Sled Island Festival Calgary AB

• Regina Folk Festival

• Hillside Festival , Guelph ON

Halifax Pop Explosion Concert Series

Canadian Music Week, Toronto

• Warped Tour London, UK

Rock the Shores, Victoria BC

• Frequency Festival Austria

Bergfestival Austria

Pirate Satellite Stuttgart, Germany

Winterruption, Saskatoon SK

• Rifflandia, Victoria BC

• Alianat Arts Festival Iqaluit, Nunavut

Notable Press Coverage

Exclaim (Canada) reviews Let Me Roar, 2020 https://exclaim.ca/music/article/northcote_returns_with_new_album_let_me_roar

American Songwriter (USA) on Streets of Gold, 2020 https://americansongwriter.com/northcote-stays-true-to-self-americana-roots-on-streets-of-gold/

Times Colonist, Victoria BC (CAN) on Let Me Roar, 2020 https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/victoria-singer-songwriter-gets-personal-with-focus-on-faith-family-friendship-1.24227247

Shore Fire Media (USA) on Let Roar, 2020 https://shorefire.com/releases/entry/northcote-new-album-let-me-roar

Left of the Dial (UK) reviews Let Me Roar. (2020) https://www.leftofthedial.fm/podcast/let-me-roar-by-northcote/

CBC's Q (CAN) - http://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/schedule-for-friday-june-10-2016-1.3628309/northcote-brings-his-rootsy-storytelling-style-to-studio-q-1.3628351

The Strombo Show (CAN) - http://music.cbc.ca/blogs/2015/11/Neko-Case-and-Northcote-visit-the-House-of-Strombo

Daytrotter (US) - http://www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/northcote/21020596-37385473

Visions (DE) - http://www.visions.de/artists/17219/northcote (3 articles)

Classic Rock (UK) - http://classicrock.net/?s=northcote (2 articles)

KulturNews (DE) - http://www.kulturnews.de/knde/artist.php?artist=Northcote

Kerrang (UK) - http://www.kerrang.com/16080/northcote-unveil-drive-home-session-video/

RockSound (UK) - http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/read/northcote-northcote

Alternative Press (US) - http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/northcote_find_our_own_way_the_lowville_sessions_live_video_premiere

American Songwriter (US) -- http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/01/song-premiere-northcote-burn-right-past/

Pinball Sessions (CAN) - http://pinballsessions.com/ps_session/northcote/