We went in the studio last month for a quick recording session. Filmmaker Greg Gillespie came along and filmed, I'm glad he did. Here's the first song we played, it's an unreleased number called: "And I Love You." Playing with me are my regular band Mike foster on bass and Mike Frost on drums as well as John Rogers on electric. Hope you enjoy!
"Like the high note that shatters wineglasses, some folk songs are perfectly pitched to break your heart. Mathieu Lavigne hits that note. . .the effect is devastating. . .And even when he's not jerking tears and shredding hearts, the Vancouver, BC singer-songwriter does a beautiful job with melody." - Exclaim! Magazine
"The last name brings to mind a certain horrid pop troll, but Vancouver singer-songwriter Mathieu Lavigne’s downbeat guitar-and-vocals approach will please fans of Iron & Wine and Okkervil River. In other words, people with actual taste." - The Georgia Straight
"Little Wars is a strong first effort that at times brings to mind the syrupy qualities of Will Oldham’s folk-country output mixed with the gruff stylings of Dan Mangan, but as a whole it is very much Lavigne. . .best suited for those rainy inside days when there is more time to soak in its lyrics and musical textures, of which there is plenty." - Discorder Magazine
". . .Moving songwriting. . .genuinely touching." - Leicester Bangs
"...There are elements of early Leonard Cohen throughout LITTLE WARS but
the more relevant comparisons from today’s popstars would be Iron & Wine
or perhaps Okkervil River as Mathieu also bares his soul in a very soft and contemplative manner." -Maverick Magazine UK