Matthew Cheadle
West13 Music
Singer • Songwriter • Guitarist • Producer
Touring and session guitarist for artists including Natalie Imbruglia, Engelbert Humperdinck, Paul Young and Lisa Stansfield, with music featured across major television networks including BBC, ABC, MTV, Discovery and FX.
Photo: Dean Zatkowsky
Matthew Cheadle is a London-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose career spans international touring, session work, and music production across the UK and the United States.
Starting as a London guitarist and indie rock songwriter on the city’s club and pub circuit, Matt quickly became one of the most sought-after session guitarists of the late 90s and early 2000s. He toured and recorded with artists including Natalie Imbruglia, Lisa Stansfield, and Paul Young, while also performing on albums produced by Grammy-nominated producer Steve Levine.
In 2004 he relocated to Los Angeles after joining US rock band i-94, where he co-wrote and recorded the album Don’t Get Nervous. The band’s debut single, Go Back In Time, received national radio airplay and reached No.3 in the Yahoo Music charts, ahead of Coldplay and Maroon 5. Their catalogue would later secure numerous placements in television and film.
After five albums with i-94, Matt continued touring internationally, joining acclaimed American-Israeli band Moshav and performing across the US and Europe. During this time he also toured as a guitarist for legendary British singer Engelbert Humperdinck.
In 2010 he founded West13Music, producing music for artists, television, and film while continuing his work as an indie rock songwriter and producer, collaborating with companies including Extreme Music, Atrium Music, and Music Sales.
Alongside producing and touring, Matt has composed immersive soundscapes for international art installations, including the retrospective exhibition Re Birth – The Third Eye for Spanish artist Juan Antonio Guirado in Madrid.
Today, Matt continues performing and recording between California and the UK. His latest project, The Bingo Mafia, sees him revisiting songs originally written in the 90s and reimagining them for a new generation, rediscovering Britpop and guitar-driven indie rock. Inspired by the resurgence of interest in classic British guitar music, the project blends melodic songwriting with the spirit of the Britpop era, bringing those songs to a contemporary audience.
Alongside his production and composition work, he continues to perform live throughout California as lead guitarist and vocalist for corporate events with Jordan Music Entertainment, while also collaborating with independent artists in both the US and UK.
🎧 Listen to The Bingo Mafia on Spotify, Apple Music and all major streaming platforms.
Music featured on major global networks
Matthew Cheadle’s music has been widely featured across international television networks, streaming platforms, and major motion pictures. His compositions and recordings have appeared in programming across ABC, NBC, FOX, BBC, FX, Discovery, MTV, VH1, TLC, History Channel, Showtime, Starz, and more.
Network & Broadcast Television
ABC
Men In Trees
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
The Bachelor
The Bachelorette
Cougar Town
NBC
America’s Got Talent
Celebrity Circus (Title Song)
Last Comic Standing
FOX
The F Word
CW
America’s Next Top Model
BBC
Top Gear
Premium Cable & Major Networks
FX
Sons of Anarchy
TBS
Cougar Town
Impractical Jokers
History Channel / A&E
Pawn Stars
Swamp People
Counting Cars
American Restoration
Shipping Wars
Forged In Fire
Mountain Men
Gene Simmons Family Jewels
Discovery Network
Diesel Brothers
Restaurant Impossible
My Lottery Dream Home
Garage Squad
Outrageous Acts of Science
National Geographic / Animal Planet
Dr Oakley: Yukon Vet
Swamp Wars
Jockeys
Music & Pop Culture Programming
MTV
Jersey Shore
The Hills
Laguna Beach
Road Rules
Newport Harbor
Maui Fever
Making The Band
Parental Control
Made
Exposed
Real World
Real World Road Rules Challenge
Two A Days
Date My Mom
X Effect
Backstage Pass
True Life
VH1
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Celebrity Rehab
VH1 Classic
Behind The Music (Courtney Love)
Lifestyle & Reality Networks
E!
Keeping Up With The Kardashians
The Girls Next Door
Paradise City
TLC
LA Ink
Miss America Reality Check (Title Song)
Style Network
Modern Girl’s Guide To Life
Dress My Nest
Style Her Famous
CMT
My Big Redneck Wedding
CMT Insider
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
TruTV
Hardcore Pawn
Combat Pawn
Lizard Lick Towing
Film Placements
Jobs
Imaginary Heroes (Sony Pictures)
Meet Bill
Georgia Rule (Trailer – Universal Pictures)
The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Additional Programming
Music has also appeared across numerous international broadcasts and streaming platforms including Discovery+, Amazon Channels, Showtime Networks, Starz, National Geographic and History Channel programming.
Session & Touring Work
Matthew Cheadle has performed internationally as a touring and session guitarist, working with a wide range of artists across pop, rock, jazz and contemporary music. Alongside his studio and live performance work, he has also served as Music Director and lead guitarist for several major artist projects and label showcases.
Selected Artists & Collaborations
Natalie Imbruglia
Engelbert Humperdinck
Paul Young
Lisa Stansfield
Rachel Stevens
Alex Clare
Touring & Recording Artists
Then Jerico
Carol Decker (T’Pau)
Paul Ryder (Happy Mondays)
Neville Henry (The Blow Monkeys)
Kav & His Band of Blaggers
Moshav
Peppercorn (Music Director – BMG)
It’s Jo & Danny (BMG)
Ashley Hamilton (Sony Music – Music Director & Lead Guitar)
Studio & Production Collaborations
Projects produced with Grammy-nominated producer Steve Levine
Honeyz
Louise
Boy Band: A New Musical
Britpack
Additional Collaborations
Andrea Wasse
Robbie Davis Band
Bird (Janie Price)
Gil Manly
Ian Shaw
Danny McGaw
Iggy T & The Crazy Makers
Bands & Projects
i-94
The Beat of Memphis (music from the television series Memphis Beat, with Mark Arnell)
The Bingo Mafia
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Video Jukebox
more
Immersive Sound Design
Matthew Cheadle composes original immersive soundscapes for art exhibitions and curated events. Working closely with artists and curators, he creates atmospheric compositions that accompany installations and visual works, transforming gallery spaces into fully immersive audiovisual experiences.
