Matt Joe Gow

Matt Joe Gow (born in Auckland, New Zealand) is a musician and singer-songwriter. He was also the lead singer and frontman of Australian alternative band The Dead Leaves. Joe Gow released his debut solo album The Messenger in 2009 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 titled Break Rattle And Roll released in October 2018 won the award for Best Country Album.[1][2]

Matt Joe Gow
Matt Joe Gow
Background information
Birth name	Matt Joe Gow
Origin	New Zealand
Genres	Alternative rock Rock Blues Americana
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	guitar, piano, harmonica, drums
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Liberation Music
Associated acts	The Dead Leaves
Website	http://www.mattjoegow.com

Discography

Albums

• The Messenger (Liberation Music 2009)
• Cities On The Sea (with The Dead Leaves) (Liberation Music 2011)
• Seven Years (Checked Label 2016)
• Break, Rattle And Roll (Checked Label 2018)

References

1. "Dead Leaves Website". Band Website. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
2. "Liberation Music". Liberation Music. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2013.

Sources

• http://www.liberation.com.au/artists/67/thedeadleaves%5B%5D
• 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
• The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves album)