Matt DeAngelis “Can't Write About Today”
From poetry to the breaking of form to the authentic expression of hope and faith, “Can’t Write About Today” is an impactful song that transcends challenges and hardship. Written in a time of unrest and dispute, spontaneity runs through a stream of quests, seeking for answers. Consciously and subconsciously, a conversation that happened internally for Matt DeAngelis found its way to the song. There’s a silent battling that goes underneath the sound, but it’s there.
At the crossing of prayer, spoken words and melodies, the narrator painfully seeks a way out. He turns to external forces in the lyrics, unaware that something deep inside the sonics are glistening—it started as a hint buried under the angsty, frustrated electric guitars, but then, it peers through the heartfelt, intimate soundscapes—resilience and faith grows throughout the course of the song, from the backdrop, permeating the entire sound clouds. Eventually, it pours down with light and hope.
DeAngelis’ work in “Can’t Write About Today” is soulful, expressive and introspective. It has much to do with art, poetry and God. Through the sonic journey, he casts away the pain and anger. His genuine songwriting has much power even though it’s done almost unintentionally. Through his music, one is one step closer to God and closer to realizing one’s true potential.
DeAngelis’ music sparks sacredness, though it may not appear in conventional forms, but that’s exactly where God is—no matter where you are, God is with you. “Can’t Write About Today” evokes an experience as if one is on a direct line with God—he speaks through the song and guides lost souls who are too struggling with their demons.
Punk Head: I love how introspective and vulnerable "Can't Write About Today" is and the way hope is countering the undertone of violence. Can you walk us through your creative process? When did the idea come to you in the first place?
Matt Deangelis: Thank you for the intuitive observation! I have always observed the world around me—be it good or bad—and internalized what I see. Because I am an eternal optimist, I have faith in, not only the Lord above, but in mankind to ultimately do the right thing. The inspiration for this song began during one of my spiritual lows amidst the pandemic. Like everyone, I had a period of vulnerability and hopelessness during that time, which initially led to the hook of the tune. As I began writing my ideas in poetry form, it became more about everything in the current world situation. I firmly believe that only the Lord can save us as a human race, but that each of us has a “piece” of the Lord within us that will lead to a positive outcome. If I can offer insight with a positive outlook, I feel that I’ve done my job, as an artist.
PH: How does this single differ from your previous work?
Deangelis: This single is more introspective with a darker overtone; however, I still have positivity in the song’s resolution.
PH: What was your favorite moment in making the music video?
Deangelis: I enjoyed the location shots on the Ben Franklin Bridge with the Philadelphia skyline as a backdrop. I am set apart from the "dark" cityscape being on the bridge where there is an "air of hope."
PH: What is your creative vision as an artist?
Deangelis: My vision has always been to state the facts about what I see in the world around me, and offer a positive way of dealing with reality using the palette of musical colors to paint my picture.
PH: What is the one thing that you’d like your fans to know about you?
Deangelis: I am a believer of the Word and a lover of peace. I am a supporter of mental health and an advocate for climate change. Weather is also a passion of mine related to climate change and how the weather’s increased intensity is aligning with the political and social landscapes that are currently shaping out world. I have recently been on The Weather Channel's show Deadline To Disaster having caught close footage of an EF3 tornado that came close to my home during one of my many storm chasing adventures.
