The band’s mix of blues, folk, classical and jazz influences created a unique atmosphere with their rough yet sensual vocal performance at the theater in Munich. Soulful harmonies help draw pictures filled with social criticism and ironic story telling. The perfect music performance at the TEDxMünchen 2017. Matthew Matilda is an English/German indie folk, rock band formed in Munich, Germany. They consist of singer/songwriter Matthew Austin from Manchester, UK, cellist Matilda Pfeiffer from Munich, Germany and drummer Johannes Rothmoser from Munich, Germany. The band’s mix of blues, folk, classical and jazz influences creates a unique atmosphere with their rough yet sensual vocal performance. Soulful harmonies help draw pictures filled with social criticism and ironic story telling. Influences such as Tom Waits, Bob Dylan and Nina Simone can be heard as well traditional blues sounds, without forgetting Austin’s roots in a lively Manchester music scene.