Short Bio
Matthew Black is an indie-folk singer-songwriter known for incisive lyrics and singable melodies. The literal son of a preacher man, Matthew left his job as a mild-mannered IT manager in 2022 to make music full-time. He writes simple, melodic tunes that can transport you and make you believe there might be meaning and kindness in a chaotic world.
Full Bio
Matthew Black is an indie-folk singer-songwriter known for incisive lyrics and singable melodies. The literal son of a preacher man, Matthew left his job as a mild-mannered IT manager in 2022 to make music full-time. His songs are honest, earnest, questioning, and provocative. Humorous to deeply serious. Profane to sacred. Simple, melodic tunes that can transport you and make you believe there might be meaning and kindness in a chaotic world. And you’ll still be humming the chorus days later.
He’s been compared to songwriter heroes like Cat Stevens and Paul Simon, along with contemporaries Jason Isbell, Sufjan Stevens, and Joe Pug. His sophomore album, A Little Closer, was released in 2024. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
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| Bandcamp | https://matthewblack.bandcamp.com | |
| Spotify* | https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oqlBL6UgYXSZJd0WTKJkG *I’m joining the Spotify boycott. Learn more. | |
| YouTube | https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCLpsts79VM3mX4MfC-kIJdw | |
| Apple | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-black/288362060 | |
| Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0014AZWLC/matthew-black | |