Matt Joe Gow | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Matt Joe Gow |
Origin | New Zealand |
Genres | Americana Rock Blues Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | guitar, piano, harmonica, drums |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Liberation Music |
Website | http://www.mattjoegowmusic.com |
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 as did his follow up Between Tonight & Tomorrow released in 2023.[1][2] 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
Studio Albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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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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38 |
EP Albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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AUS Country [4] | ||
Closer To Tomorrow EP |
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Awards and nominations
Music Victoria Awards
The 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 | [5][6] |
2019 | Break, Rattle and Roll | Best Country Album | Won | |
2023 | Between Tonight & Tomorrow | Best Country Work | Won | [7][8] |
New Zealand Country Honours
The 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 | [9] |
References
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "ARIA Country Albums COUNTRY Week - Matt Joe Gow". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Matura Licensing Trust Songwriting". NZ Country Awards. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
External links
- 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)