Matthew Applegate
At 48, musician Applegate finally seized the moment, mustering the courage to unleash a lifetime of melodies trapped within.
"Where All the Wars Began" November 14th, 2025 by Matthew Applegate
A boy stumbles into love through music, rebellion, and heartbreak, each muse teaching him more about the world and himself before vanishing like a verse unfinished. Grief becomes his teacher as he learns to speak through instruments, collecting melodies in place of closure. In the end, he plays not to forget them, but to remember them rightly-still waiting, still dreaming.
Where All the Wars Began the debut album from Matthew Applegate serves as a musical biography focussed on the events from 1993 - 2000. Exploring the relationships and experiences of a young man making his way into the world of music.
Matthew Applegate
At 48, Matthew Applegate has reignited his musical journey after decades away from the spotlight. The turning point came when his son discovered a box of old demo tapes - raw recordings of a young man singing with passion and promise. Inspired by that unexpected find, Matthew Applegate returned to songwriting, and after a year of writing, rehearsing, and recording, he proudly releases his debut nine-track album, Where All the Wars Began on November 14th, 2025.
A true multi-instrumentalist, Matthew Applegate played and arranged nearly every part himself, blending heartfelt lyricism with a sound that bridges classic and contemporary influences.
Since completing the album, his singles have already caught attention, earning airplay on BBC Radio and several independent and local stations across the UK.
Where All the Wars Began is more than an album - it's a story of resilience, rediscovery, and the timeless power of music to reconnect us with who we were, and who we can still become
