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Singer-Songwriter Matt Zaddy Confronts Life’s Struggles on New Single
"Far Too Long" is out now

Known for his soulful blend of folk-rock and modern influences, singer-songwriter Matt Zaddy is sharing his latest single, “Far Too Long.” The song marks a pivotal moment in Zaddy’s career as he delves into the struggle of finding balance between work, music, and personal life.
“Far Too Long” draws inspiration from a personal realization Zaddy had while balancing his demanding day job and a music schedule, working over 80 hours a week between the two. Little did he know he was reaching some kind of a breaking point. After a conversation with his younger brother, who asked about his week, Zaddy realized he had lost a week of his life to burnout. This moment of self-awareness led to the track’s creation. Zaddy worked with Emmy Award-winning producer Ross Hayes Citrullo to bring it to life with a live off the floor recording approach.
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I’ve always believed that music has the power to connect us. This song speaks to my own struggles with balance – between work, music, family, and friends. I think we’ve all been there at some point, and sometimes it takes hitting a wall to realize we need to make a change.
– Matt Zaddy