Q1, Would you like to introduce yourself?
My name is J.K. Matthews. I’m a singer-songwriter that lives in Toronto, Ontario. My first EP as a solo artists drops on all platforms on April 5th, 2019 and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it!

Q2, Are you a good cook?
I am a mediocre cook that can get by on simple meals! I’m not too much of a picky eater so cooking for myself is easy. I don’t think I’d ever offer up my cooking to any friends, though.

Q3, How successful do you think you are?
I’m working on it! In terms of my solo career, I’m just starting. I have a long way to go and a lot of success to build but there hasn’t been an overwhelming amount of success… yet!

As a music teacher, I would consider myself fairly successful. I teach at a highly reputable music school and educate nearly 50 students a week on average.

As a session musician, I gig fairly often with different acts and musicians. I’m actually going on tour with a band right now to support Cold Creek County on their tour.

Q4, Reveal a secret about yourself
I hate tissues. You know, like Kleenex? The texture of them really grosses me out and it nearly makes me vomit every time I see one being used. If I have a cold, I often refrain from blowing my nose if possible. If I need to blow my nose, I’ll often take a paper towel or just hop in the shower so I can rinse myself off. Yup, I hate Kleenex that much.

Q5, What has been your most glorious failure?
While getting my Bachelors Degree in Music, I had to performer in this thing called a jury. A jury takes place at the end of each academic year and involves playing a couple tunes in front of some of Canada’s best musicians (our teachers). Throughout the year, you’re supposed to learn close to 30 jazz standards and be able to play each one on command. The jazz bug, however, never bit me.

I just wasn’t into jazz as much as I should’ve been at the time and ended up bombing in front of some of my greatest guitar influences. I knew the tunes but the pressure of playing in front of these guys really got to me. I missed chords, forgot melodies, and improvised like an idiot. Let’s just say, I haven’t returned to jazz since.

Q6, When were you last hungover?
You’re going to hate me but I’ve never had a hangover! Don’t get me wrong, I have had a couple nights of drinking in the past but I woke up the next day feeling fine every time. To be honest, I don’t really drink anymore either. I’m always driving or have work the next day. Drinking just doesn’t really fit into my lifestyle.

Q7, Would you rather eat 2 cloves of garlic or 6 spoons of cod liver oil?
Give me the garlic. I feel like I’d do surprisingly well with it! Isn’t it good for your immune system too? For sure, the garlic.

Q8, And, most importantly, what is your favourite type of cookie?
White Macadamia Nut. You can’t go wrong with one of those bad boys.