Matt Corby
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Matthew John "Matt" Corby (born 7 November 1990, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian singer-songwriter
, who was the runner-up to Natalie Gauci
on the fifth season of Australian Idol in 2007.
Still only in his early 20s, Matt Corby’s songs and vocals elicit a sensation that is nothing short of captivating. Having previously been compared to legendary artists such as Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley, Matt’s songs continue to deliver a uniqueness and maturity well beyond his years while his live performances have become renowned for bringing large audiences to a complete stand still.
After recording with Ian Grimble (The Libertines, Seasick Steve) and releasing his hauntingly beautiful EP, Transition To Colour in late 2010, Matt has been busy engaging audiences with his live shows. Matt spent the earlier part of 2011 playing sold out shows in London and showcasing at SXSW in Austin, Texas in February before coming back to Australia to play a string of intimate “Secret Garden” shows in fans’ backyards throughout Australia. He soon after joined UK band Elbow as the main support on their national tour of sold out Splendour sideshows in July.
"Made Of Stone" featured on "Underbelly Razor" 2011 and "Brothers & Sisters", Lighthome was used on an Episode of "Home & Away" also in 2011.
He has since recorded the classic track ‘By My Side’ with iconic Aussie band INXS for their ‘Original Sin’ album and featured on a track on Julia Stone’s debut album ‘The Memory Machine’ & Passengers Track "Golden Thread".
After spending the last few months writing, Matt spent most of September 2011 recording his soon to be released EP, Into The Flame, with producer Tim Carr (Ernest Ellis, Jonathan Boulet).
Into The Flame, showcases a fresh injection of soulful growling vocals and bluesy melodies bound together with his already unique style of melodic folk. Lyrically raw and endearingly honest, his songs take the listener through an introspective and heartfelt journey. The EP also features a duet with Matt’s dear friend and keyboardist Bree Tranter, previously of Australian band, The Middle East.
The lead track from the EP ‘Brother’ is arguably Corby’s most assured work to date, sitting just outside the top 50 on the Itunes charts.
On its release date Corby posted on his website and Facebook page
"After 12 months of lots of ups and downs, I’m so excited to share this EP with you. I honestly felt like giving up music back in April but all of you inspired me again. It’s been an incredible few months re-connecting with all of you in gardens around Australia.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support. It’s been said by others before…. but you guys really are the best fans ever. Let’s stay close on this journey."
Corby has secured a support slot with Feist in Adelaide, On her 2012 Australian Tour.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, who was the runner-up to Natalie Gauci
Natalie Gauci
Natalie Gauci is an Australian singer of Italian and Maltese descent. Gauci undertook music tuition at the Victorian College of the Arts, formed her own band that played gigs in Melbourne, while also working as a music teacher...
on the fifth season of Australian Idol in 2007.
2007
Corby was 16 when he auditioned for Australian Idol, and placed as the runner-up to Natalie Gauci.Biography
Matt Corby has certainly carved a unique path for someone that started his career aged 16 on a reality TV talent show in 2007. In 2009, he independently released his debut EP 'Song For...' before relocating to London and signing with renowned UK indie label Communion after capturing the attention of the label's owner; Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons fame.Still only in his early 20s, Matt Corby’s songs and vocals elicit a sensation that is nothing short of captivating. Having previously been compared to legendary artists such as Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley, Matt’s songs continue to deliver a uniqueness and maturity well beyond his years while his live performances have become renowned for bringing large audiences to a complete stand still.
After recording with Ian Grimble (The Libertines, Seasick Steve) and releasing his hauntingly beautiful EP, Transition To Colour in late 2010, Matt has been busy engaging audiences with his live shows. Matt spent the earlier part of 2011 playing sold out shows in London and showcasing at SXSW in Austin, Texas in February before coming back to Australia to play a string of intimate “Secret Garden” shows in fans’ backyards throughout Australia. He soon after joined UK band Elbow as the main support on their national tour of sold out Splendour sideshows in July.
"Made Of Stone" featured on "Underbelly Razor" 2011 and "Brothers & Sisters", Lighthome was used on an Episode of "Home & Away" also in 2011.
He has since recorded the classic track ‘By My Side’ with iconic Aussie band INXS for their ‘Original Sin’ album and featured on a track on Julia Stone’s debut album ‘The Memory Machine’ & Passengers Track "Golden Thread".
After spending the last few months writing, Matt spent most of September 2011 recording his soon to be released EP, Into The Flame, with producer Tim Carr (Ernest Ellis, Jonathan Boulet).
Into The Flame, showcases a fresh injection of soulful growling vocals and bluesy melodies bound together with his already unique style of melodic folk. Lyrically raw and endearingly honest, his songs take the listener through an introspective and heartfelt journey. The EP also features a duet with Matt’s dear friend and keyboardist Bree Tranter, previously of Australian band, The Middle East.
The lead track from the EP ‘Brother’ is arguably Corby’s most assured work to date, sitting just outside the top 50 on the Itunes charts.
On its release date Corby posted on his website and Facebook page
"After 12 months of lots of ups and downs, I’m so excited to share this EP with you. I honestly felt like giving up music back in April but all of you inspired me again. It’s been an incredible few months re-connecting with all of you in gardens around Australia.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support. It’s been said by others before…. but you guys really are the best fans ever. Let’s stay close on this journey."
Corby has secured a support slot with Feist in Adelaide, On her 2012 Australian Tour.
EP
- 2009: Song For... Independent release via Scorpio Music
- 2010: My False : Released on 28 May
- 2010: Transition To Colour : Released 22 October
- 2011: Into The Flame : Released 11th November
External links
- http://www.mattcorby.com.au
- http://www.myspace.com/mattcorbyau
- http://www.facebook.com/mattcorbymusic?ref=ts
- http://www.youtube.com/MattCorbyau
- http://www.mattcorby.org
- http://www.communionmusic.co.uk/