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New album – The History Effect

Matt and SteveTarmac Adam is the studio creation of songwriter Matt O’Donnell and multi-instrumentalist Steve Paix with Rueben Alexander (drums), Nick Seymour (bass) and Josh Barber (percussion). Tarmac Adam’s new album “The History Effect” is available now!


New video clip – You As Me

29 March, 2013

Filmed in Melbourne, Australia, our new music video ‘You as Me’ was premiered exclusively on the Huffington Post.


Mess and Noise interview

28 March, 2013

Mess And Noise LogoMatt takes the Mess and Noise ‘Citizenship Test’ answering questions about his favourite local acts, who he has been listening to recently etc. He also discuss the 10 year gap between albums and the Crowded House connection.

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The History Effect album review

21 March, 2013

Power Popaholic Logo“That dream-like quality is all over this album, with O’Donnell’s light tenor doing wonders on the melodic ‘Giving It Back.’” – powerpopaholic.com

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The History Effect album review

5 March, 2013

Best New Bands Logo“That’s what differentiates O’Donnell as a songwriter from some of his contemporaries. His words and thoughts are the type that any person can relate to because they touch on emotions that are common to every person…”
- BestNewbands.com

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The History Effect album review

20 February, 2013

Direct Current Logo“…  lush and lovely throwback to an era when shimmering guitar lines, ticking percussion and some sweet vocal interplay… are all that’s required or desired…”
- directcurrentmusic.com

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The History Effect album review

17 February, 2013

No Depression Logo“… the lush arrangements bring to mind Deacon Blue, Aztec Camera and the Smiths to some extent, in that they’re all dreamy and desirable.” – nodepression.com

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The History Effect album review

2 February, 2013

babysue logoThe History Effect is Top Pick on Baby Sue who say it’s “wonderfully warm and vibrant modern pop”.


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Rolling Stone features track Bygones

29 January, 2013 

Roling Stone LogoFree download of “Bygones” available at RollingStone.com.

Matt O’Donnell describes the track “Bygones” as “a song about letting go and moving on, of not being trapped by your past, letting bygones be bygones.”