Taking us by surprise this week is the first single from Old Blush. Old Blush has been a name floating around for some time now but everyone has been left in the dark as to what it exactly was. The solo project was created by Matthew Fitzpatrick who is also known as the guitarist/vocalist of the late My Iron Lung (Pure Noise Records). After the ending of MIL in late 2016, Fitzpatrick has been keeping himself busy touring with a few bands under different positions ranging from tech to manager and even driver as well as preparing his next musical venture, Old Blush. The first single, titled “Single,” debuted yesterday via Spotify and we wanted more insight on the new project.

Alleen: Who are the members of Old Blush and their roles?

Matthew: As of now Old Blush is just me.

I've written all the material except some help with guitars from my close friend Emmanuel Valdez.

I'd like to eventually make it a full band set up but I have really enjoyed writing and recording almost everything myself. I'm sure when it comes time to play live I'll ask for help from some close friends.

A: Is the track called "Single" or is it unnamed?

M: It's called "Single." It's been a little confusing for people but I really enjoy the juxtaposition between the cover and the title.

A: Is this first song going to be featured on an planned upcoming EP/LP?

M: As of now I only have a few single tracks planned to be released within the next few months and a mixtape i'm working on with a ton of different artists/friends from all over the world.

I can say confidently that our first LP won't be out until early 2019.

A: What is the meaning behind the band name?

M: "Rosa Old Blush" is a specific type of rose from East Asia. I was walking through a garden with my girlfriend at the time and we stumbled upon an entire field of them. I read the name and thought it sounded really unique. I also really like the imagery and idea of someone wearing or owning old blush that most would consider rinsing off/throwing away. It's a pretty strange concept but I love the name! haha

A: I saw you tease back in December what looks like a music video, is that something going to be released at a later time or was that just a promo?

M: It started out as just a promotional video for the new song I was releasing but it slowly became an entire music video.

Southern California had really bad fires back in November/December. One fire in particular was less than two miles from my home meanwhile I was on tour working for a band just kind of freaking out about my house and studio. Luckily firefighters were able to get the fires out in time for most houses to be saved. A few weeks later when I got home from tour I was driving by a field close to my house that had just been completely destroyed. I ended up going there to film a short promo video which sort of turned into an entire music video. My brother and I went to film a few short clips and ended up leaving with way more footage than we intended to capture. I slowly started piecing shots together and was like this kind of feels/looks like a music video. I'm hoping to release it later on this summer!

A: Any upcoming shows planned?

M: I currently have nothing planned as far as live performances go. I'd love to start playing shows but i'm just kind of letting this project develop as naturally as possible. I think once more music is released and someone asks Old Blush to play we most likely will. I am currently working on a video that will be released later this year of my friends and I playing the songs in studio, that's probably as close as we'll get to actually performing live.