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Don't miss Melt this Friday at The Bullfrog opening for Fifth Way! We go on somewhere around 10:00....

And don't forget Fig at Paycheck's as part of IPO Fest on April 16 @ 10:30...But get there early as the bands are all great...Here's the poster for the 3 day event...Big thanks t

Hello there kiddies! I wanted to mention a couple cool shows I have coming up...The first is with Melt on April 2nd at The Bullfrog supporting the mighty Fifth Way...Next is a Fig show on Friday, April 16 as part of the International Pop Overthrow Festival at Paycheck's in Hamtramck...We go on at 11:00 sharp but get there early 'cause this fest features GREAT bands and you won't have to deal with listening to any death metal, not that there's anything wrong with that...The bands are hand selected by David Bash, the promoter, and always deliver...The fest runs April 15-17...Again, Fig plays on the 16th @ 10:30 (Paycheck's)...Hope to see you there...Plus, please come out to welcome Tommy our new bass player into the fold!

Although I purposely avoid putting personal info on this site as it is dedicated to music and mischief - I have to say that soon I will be a proud Daddy...That's right Karen Fig and I will have our new baby in the coming months and I couldn't be happier!

Happy New Year! The site will be getting a much needed overhaul in the coming months and will give up to date info on all happenings...

As of right now, there are 3 - almost 4 - new songs in the can already for the next CD so things have been busy, just all "behind the scenes" busy...That's gonna change! I'm hooking up the old video camera and will show you some horrific video of us at work very shortly...I'll link it here in the news section...

Howdy boys and girls! Just a quick blog to let you know that there will be two Fig shows coming in early October...October 3rd will be an acoustic show in Canton, IL and Sunday will be acoustic as well in Galesburg, IL (Home of 34West Records)...If you live in the area, c'mon out to the gigs and say hey...Also listen to 92.7 "The Laser" for a live interview Friday, Oct 2nd...More to come very soon...

OK, a few big shows in the works and we'll be making an announcement very shortly...

Hey guys! I just wanted to say a quick thanks to all of the great people that came out to the record release show. It was such a great night! I think it's safe to say that everyone had a good time...Especially me!

There will be some updates to out upcoming shows finally and it looks like we'll be making a trip to Illinois for a show or two very soon. We'll also have local Detroit shows added very soon as well!

Major thanks to Detroit radio for playing tracks from "The Medicine Isn't Helping." Please request more from 89X and WRIF!!!

Hey Kiddies! Antimusic has posted a Fig interview for their "Singled Out" series...Check it out at

34 West Records is pleased to announce the new CD and digital release by Detroit area recording artist FIG, titled The Medicine Isn't Helping”. FIG's new CD features 16 pop flavored tracks which showcases Matt Fig's catchy melodic hooks and memorable choruses.

Fig was signed by the label in April of 2009. “I've known Matt for a while and he just keeps getting better. He is truly an independent artist who has been seriously honing his craft as a songwriter and performer,” states 34 West Records President Aaron Wayne-Duke. “When I first heard “The Medicine Isn't Helping” I immediately made him an offer to come to the label. We've been working together for several years so it just made sense to finally seal the deal,” he adds.

“The writing process for this album was sit down, play a few chords and start humming…That’s how I always do it…Sometimes I start with the guitar, other times I use the piano…The songs for this record came together quickly and we actually recorded more material than we could use,” Matt Fig said. “Music is life and every song is a piece of me” added Fig of the project.

The CD is currently available at the following digital download sites Itunes (US, UK, European Union, Japan, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), Rhapsody, Amazon MP3, Napster, IMVU, Lala, Shockhound and Amie Street. The CD will also be available through CD BABY ...

The first single “The Medicine Isn't Helping” is available for internet and traditional radio stations. Programmers should contact 34 West Records at 34west@gmail.com.

FIG will play select dates for the official release of “The Medicine Isn't Helping” including Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, St. Louis and Indianapolis.

For more information on FIG, upcoming tour dates or to obtain the CD, please visit Fig Store or Fig at Myspace.

All interview requests should be directed to Aaron Wayne-Duke at 34west@gmail.com.

Matt Fig is endorsed by Waterstone Guitars. For more information visit www.modguitars.com.