Matthew Gray began his young career as a solo performer playing locally while fine tuning his craft for songwriting. Before long it became apparent that his musical vision included more orchestration and hands; enter The Arrogant Sea. Matthew and The Arrogant Sea is four parts family and 2 parts friends, making the six piece a true 'friends and family' outfit. Watching them play together is a magical experience filled with dreamy omnichord pop and hints of folk psychedelia. On the strength of their live show and past EP, the band has created a strong following locally and generated great anticipation for their forthcoming album, 'Family Family Family Meets The Magic Christian'. Slated for release October, 28th of 2008 on Nova Posta Vinyl, (Formed by fellow Dentonites Robert Gomez and Eric Pulido of Midlake) the 14 song odyssey is filled with melodious gems that evoke the experimental natures of The Flaming Lips and Animal Collective perched upon harmonies reminiscent of The Beach Boys and The Mamas and The Papas. Matthew and the Arrogant Sea's 'Family Family Family Meets The Magic Christian' is sure to make great waves this year and for many to come. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.