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“Confident guys don’t tend to hide behind acoustic guitars.”
This line is the kicker from Hamiltonian singer-songwriter Mattie Leon’s latest single, a feel-good toe tapper which combines folk and rock influences.
A steady groove undergirds “Acoustic Guitars,” complimented by horns and vocal harmonies. Leon provides an upbeat reflection on romantic insecurity captured through this old school, full band recording.


