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Mole's album "Run" was released in 2016. It was ranked number 1 on South Africa's iTunes, and the single "Run" "achieved Gold Status" within three months of release. At SAMA (South African Music Awards) 23, the album was nominated for Best Pop Album, Best Produced Album and Record of the Year. Mole has performed at festivals such as 5FM's Cape Town Live Loud, 947's Joburg Day, and East Coast Radio's Durban Day.

Mole signed with South Africa's leading Independent label, Just Music and became the first South African artist to enter the iTunes SA chart at #1 on the first day of releasing his debut album.

"The Home We Built" album was nominated for Male Artist of the Year, Best Pop Album, and Best Engineer of the Year (Matthew Fink). Also received a nomination for Best New Comer in the MK Awards.

Mole's music was on the Top 40 charts of 5FM (including landing the #1 position) 947, KFM East Coast Radio, and PUK FM.

Mole has performed at numerous festivals, including Oppikoppi, Rocking the Daisies, 947 Joburg Day, K Day, the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert, and the Seattle International Film Festival.

He has performed in South Africa, the UK, the US, Thailand, and Russia.

North Glen News
Matthew Mole enjoys bowling and illustration.

Mole says that besides his job, he is most passionate about his friends and family. He says, "But if I didn't have such love and support in my life, it would be depressing."

Good Things Guy
In 2020, Mole campaigned with Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and NPO, WILDTRUST to raise awareness for ocean protection. He and his wife Jess are featured in a video highlighting the importance of oceans for the environment.

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Mole started writing his own songs at the end of high school.

Mole's approach to writing music involves starting with a lyrical idea, a rhythm or a melody, and then recording different instruments and switching back and forth between them to build a finished song.

In live shows, Mole plays guitar, synth, kick drum, and triggered beats at the same time.

Dispatch Live
On June 3rd, 2017, Mole performed at the C-Club in Chinsta. There was a crowd of more than 1400 people. It was C-Club's biggest event ever to that point.

"Mole made his debut in 2011 with his first EP, "You Did Well, Kid."

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In 2016, Mole was awarded a gold plaque for his 2013 album, "The Home We Built," and a platinum plaque for his single "Take Yours, Take Mine" by Just Music.

This source also shares details about Mole's familial love and influence, as well has the details behind the Wedding Song and Jess' Song. He explained that he still feels like he has so much to learn. (needs citation and rewording)

Expresso Show
Matthew Mole is from Fish Hoek in Cape Town. As of 2014, he was residing in Johannesburg.

His song "Same Parts, Same Heart" was included in the soundtrack of the film "Leading Lady."

What's on in Cape Town
The album "The Home We Built" was named the "best of 2013" Album of the Year as the iTunes Editors choice.

Matthew Mole Source List

 * https://filtermusicgroup.com/artist/matthew-mole/
 * my source
 * https://northglennews.co.za/41097/top-10-things-you-dont-know-about-matthew-mole/
 * my source
 * https://www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/south-african-musician-uses-his-voice-to-help-save-the-oceans/
 * my source
 * https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=4667
 * already listed
 * https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2017-06-05-big-support-for-matthew-mole-magic/
 * my source
 * https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/the-mole-truth-2060599
 * my source
 * http://www.expressoshow.com/articles/Matthew-Mole?articleID=7128
 * already listed
 * https://www.whatsonincapetown.com/post/profile-matthew-mole/
 * already listed