I first heard Matt Corby when I came across a video of him performing an acoustic version of his song, Brother, in a garden. I was immediately taken by his unique voice, gravely and gospel one moment, then clear and falsetto the next. Corby is from Oyster Bay, New South Wales but relocated to London, England after he signed to Communion Records.
Corby released his first EP Song For… independently in June of 2009 before he became part of Communion. Then in September of 2011 he released his first EP through Communion, Into the Flame, which has become his most successful EP to date. Into the Flame showcases Corby’s more bluesy and gravely side while still incorporating his own folk-infused sound. His 2nd EP, Made Of Stone, has more piano integrated into the songs than his previous work, and he continued with the laid-back feeling when he released his third record in May, 2013, Resolution EP.
Matt Corby has a way of capturing his audience with his beautifully stunning voice and his gripping lyrics. He keeps his listeners wanting more and hoping that the song will never end. I hope to see a full album from him in the future, but in the mean time I am happy to wait with the songs that he has given.
Check out his website here
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Autumn Micketti 