The Shakes is evidence that Herbert’s creative juices are still flowing at a great pace and the twilight of his career could be some way away. Some may disregard it for it’s zealous flirtations with mainstream pop, but this would be foolish as his sonic vitality will always overpower and turn this supposed weakness into a strength.
LabelCaroline International
Results2Caroline Records started as a subsidiary of Richard Branson’s Virgin Records label during the early to mid-1970s. The label originally specialized in putting out budget-price LPs by mainly progressive rock and jazz artists that were generally not considered to have a great deal of ‘mainstream’ or commercial appeal, but were often however creatively of great interest.
Everything you need to know about Matthew Herbert ‘The Shakes’
Ahead of the release of the album in June, Herbert & Caroline International are providing a unique route to the new album for his fans by making one track and short accompanying film available on streaming and video platforms each week leading up to album release.