Matt Joe Gow (born in Auckland, New Zealand) is a musician, songwriter, producer and the lead singer and frontman of Australian Americana band Matt Joe Gow & The Dead Leaves. Joe Gow released his debut album The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves album) through Liberation Music to critical acclaim. His follow up album Seven Years released in 2016 was nominated for a Victoria Music Award for Best Country Album and his third solo album, the self produced Break Rattle And Roll released in October 2018 won the award for Best Country Album. His follow up Between Tonight & Tomorrow released in 2023 also won the Music Victoria Award and laid the foundation for his first nomination for an Aotearoa Music Award, establishing him as a mainstay on the alternative country music scene in both countries.[1][2]
Matt Joe Gow | |
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 Matt Joe Gow | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Matt Joe Gow |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Americana Rock Blues Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Producer |
| Instrument(s) | guitar, piano, harmonica, drums |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Liberation Music, Checked Label Services, Oily Rag Records |
| Website | http://www.mattjoegowmusic.com |
Joe Gow's musical style is influenced by folk, blues, and soulful rock while being firmly rooted in country. He is often referred to as an Americana or Alt. Country artist.[3]
Discography
editStudio Albums
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| AUS Country [4] | ||
| The Messenger (with The Dead Leaves) |
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| Cities On the Sea (As The Dead Leaves) |
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| Seven Years |
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| Break, Rattle and Roll |
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| Between Tonight & Tomorrow |
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EPs, Collaborations and Live Albums
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| AUS Country [4]
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| Closer To Tomorrow EP |
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| The Woodshed Sessions (Live Album)[5] |
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| I Remember You (with Kerryn Fields)[6] |
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Awards and nominations
editMusic Victoria Awards
editThe Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Seven Years | Best Country Album | Nominated | [7][8] |
| 2019 | Break, Rattle and Roll | Best Country Album | Won | |
| 2023 | Between Tonight & Tomorrow | Best Country Work | Won | [9][10] |
| 2024 | Matt Joe Gow (with Kerryn Fields) | Best Country Work | Nominated | [11] |
New Zealand Country Honours
editThe Country Music Honours (formerly named the New Zealand Country Music Awards) are presented by the NZ Songwriter's Trust in association with the Mataura Licensing Trust and APRA Music. The Awards are hosted as part of Tussock Country, New Zealand's annual ten day celebration of Country Music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Whirlwind | Matura Licensing Trust Songwriting | Won | [12] |
Aotearoa Music Awards
editThe Aotearoa Music Awards honour outstanding artistic achievements in the recording industry. The awards are among the most significant that a group or artist can receive in New Zealand music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Matt Joe Gow | Best Country Artist | Nominated | [13] |
References
edit- ^ "Dead Leaves Website". Band Website. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ "Liberation Music". Liberation Music. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ "Post To Wire Review Album Review". Post To Wire. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ a b "ARIA Country Albums COUNTRY Week - Matt Joe Gow". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "The Woodshed Sessions review". Post To Wire. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "I Remember You review". 13th Floor. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Immy Owusu, Cable Ties and Julia Jacklin win at 2023 Music Victoria Awards, celebrating the best in Victorian music". beat. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "All the Winners of the 2023 Music Victoria Awards: Julia Jacklin, Immy Owusu, Cable Ties + More". Music Feeds. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "G Flip, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ninajirachi Dominate Music Victoria Awards Nominations". The Music. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Matura Licensing Trust Songwriting". NZ Country Awards. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Aotearoa Music Awards". Best Country Artist. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
External links
edit- https://web.archive.org/web/20120205112817/http://www.liberation.com.au/artists/67/thedeadleaves
- http://alsmusicrant.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/whats-will-all-of-this-living-interview.html
- http://www.newshub.co.nz/entertainment/the-dead-leaves-interview-2012032911#axzz46t8Jhjkd
- http://www.soundsofoz.com/2016/09/23/seven-years-matt-joe-gow/
- http://music.theaureview.com/news/the-age-music-victoria-awards-open-public-voting-as-2017-nominees-are-unveiled/
- https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/news-articles/winners-of-the-2019-music-victoria-awards
- https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/129472257/i-fell-back-in-love-with-the-place-kiwi-muso-back-touring-smalltown-new-zealand
- https://www.muzic.net.nz/articles/reviews/93667/gig-review-matt-joe-gow-wine-cellar-auckland-21082022
- https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/2023/03/30/single-premiere-hurtful-ways-by-jeremy-beggs/
- The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves album)