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British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko's debut album, 'The King Of Misery,' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of depression, bipolar disorder, and finding hope in that experience.
His fragile yet powerful vocals, evocative lyrics, and modern folk melodies have earned high praise from Gilles Peterson, Lauren Laverne, Jamz Supernova, Dean Jackson, Sian Eleri, Jamie Cullum, Tom Robinson, John Kennedy, Simon Phillips, and comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton.
After a standing ovation at The Great Escape Festival, and with support from POWER UP, PRS Foundation, and Alberts Favourites, Matsiko set up his own label, 'Really Good,’ to release his debut.
Since its release, ‘The King Of Misery’ has received 4 stars in Mojo Magazine and Far Out Magazine, has been featured on several Spotify editorial playlists, been a headline feature on Bandcamp Weekly, and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Matsiko also delivered an unforgettable performance and insightful interview on episode 215 of The Adam Buxton Podcast and gave a mesmerising live session at BBC Maida Vale for Gilles Peterson on BBC 6 Music.
With every performance life affirming and memorable in equal measure, Matsiko is not to be missed live.
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Daudi Matsiko returns with new EP ‘Dead Bird Dream’ after the success of debut album ‘The King of Misery’ and recent collaborations with GoGo Penguin and Werkha. This new collection of deeply felt, modern folk songs tells a story of heartache, diaspora and self-acceptance at a time when belonging and British identity feels as though in constant jeopardy.
To be released on the 28th of November 2025. The British-Ugandan enlists the help of Puma Blue, Joy Crookes & Cinematic Orchestra bassist Cameron Dawson and drummer Chris Boot (Lone & Mama’s Gun) as a stunning rhythm section as well as including subtle contributions on wind instruments from Caitlin Laing-McEvoy (Caoilfhionn Rose, Bryony Jarman-Pinto). On the two lead singles, Matsiko’s delicate vocals are joined by Tiger Cohen-Towell of Nottingham favourites Divorce and Ríoghnach Connolly of Honeyfeet and The Breath.
December will see Matsiko performing with and opening for GoGo Penguin at the Barbican Centre in London and Manchester’s Albert Hall as well as thirty more dates across Europe in the new year.
The third release on Matsiko’s own record label ‘Really Good’, ‘Dead Bird Dream’ is a breathtaking addition to an unmissable collection of songs.
Read MoreTo be released on the 28th of November 2025. The British-Ugandan enlists the help of Puma Blue, Joy Crookes & Cinematic Orchestra bassist Cameron Dawson and drummer Chris Boot (Lone & Mama’s Gun) as a stunning rhythm section as well as including subtle contributions on wind instruments from Caitlin Laing-McEvoy (Caoilfhionn Rose, Bryony Jarman-Pinto). On the two lead singles, Matsiko’s delicate vocals are joined by Tiger Cohen-Towell of Nottingham favourites Divorce and Ríoghnach Connolly of Honeyfeet and The Breath.
December will see Matsiko performing with and opening for GoGo Penguin at the Barbican Centre in London and Manchester’s Albert Hall as well as thirty more dates across Europe in the new year.
The third release on Matsiko’s own record label ‘Really Good’, ‘Dead Bird Dream’ is a breathtaking addition to an unmissable collection of songs.
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