Matt Holt-Hawk is a Sheffield based singer/songwriter who has the artistic name of Pecretsath. As a musician, his back catalogue of songs vary in genres and after a bit of a deeper discussion with the artist, it was soon brought into conversation of why he thought that may be. Not only has Pecretsath been very curious when it comes to playing around with the music styles he’s created over the years, but the fact that he’s never really remained in the same City, or even Country, for more than a year, is something he thinks has played a part when it comes to the digression within his music.
“I perhaps have a romantic idea of myself as a drifter at heart.”
His latest release; The Mask, holds an extensive note on the complexity of relationships and the realisation that, while it may be hard to admit to oneself that a long time friend may no longer be the same as what he once was, or even appeared to be, that the recognition of this is sometimes deemed as necessary and it just takes time to make new connections that you hope will only flourish within it’s duration.
This wonderfully led synth track instantly has me comfortably sat in feelings, reminiscent of UK formed band; Depeche Mode. The comparisons will stop there though as Pecretsath produces his own approach as a talented musician. His deep and mysterious vocals add a further dimension of eeriness to the track that already has a ghostly quality behind its deeper meaning.
The artwork behind The Mask is an exceptionally custom-made piece by Juliette (That French Artist). A face formed by small shards of shattered glass in order to represent a broken soul and friendship. Incidentally, this isn’t the only time Pecretsath and That French Artist have joined forces for the sake of their creativity. The pairing also have their own shared project under the name of; Washing Machine For Rocks.