Matt Duke – Singer/Songwriter
You could say that Mount Laurel, New Jersey, artist Matt Duke is a pioneer. Duke was the artist that launched a relationship between Rykodisc and the Drexel College-based Mad Dragon Records. His 2006 record, Winter Child, was the linchpin that put Rykodisc firmly into the mix and Duke onto the distribution table. These combinative results led to Rykodisc stepping up and partnering with Mad Dragon, as well as displaying interest in other student-run labels that looked to have much to offer.
It was probably just a matter of time before Rykodisc asked Duke to sign…