Matt Joe Gow

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Matt Joe Gow
Matt Joe Gow
Matt Joe Gow
Background information
Birth nameMatt Joe Gow
OriginNew Zealand
GenresAmericana
Rock
Blues
Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, Producer
Instrument(s)guitar, piano, harmonica, drums
Years active2009–present
LabelsLiberation Music, Checked Label Services, Oily Rag Records
Websitehttp://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. 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]

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[edit]

Studio Albums[edit]

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
Country
[4]
The Messenger
(with The Dead Leaves)
  • Released: 2009
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: Liberation Music (LMCD0049)
 —
Cities On the Sea
(As The Dead Leaves)
  • Released: 2011
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: Liberation Music (LMCD0146)
 —
Seven Years
  • Released: 2016
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: Checked Label Services
 —
Break, Rattle and Roll
  • Released: 2018
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: Checked Label Services
 —
Between Tonight & Tomorrow
  • Released: 2023
  • Format: Vinyl, CD, Digital
  • Label: Checked Label Services
 38

EPs and Live Albums[edit]

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
Country
[4]


Closer To Tomorrow EP
  • Released: 2023
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: Oily Rag Records
 -


The Woodshed Sessions[5]
  • Released 2024
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: Oily Rag Records
 -


Awards and nominations[edit]

Music Victoria Awards[edit]

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2016 Seven Years Best Country Album Nominated [6][7]
2019 Break, Rattle and Roll Best Country Album Won
2023 Between Tonight & Tomorrow Best Country Work Won [8][9]

New Zealand Country Honours[edit]

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.
2023 Whirlwind Matura Licensing Trust Songwriting Won [10]

Aotearoa Music Awards[edit]

The 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.
2024 Matt Joe Gow Best Country Artist Pending [11]

References[edit]

  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.
  3. ^ "Post To Wire Review Album Review". Post To Wire. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  4. ^ a b "ARIA Country Albums COUNTRY Week - Matt Joe Gow". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  5. ^ "The Woodhed Sessions review". Post To Wire. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Matura Licensing Trust Songwriting". NZ Country Awards. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Aotearoa Music Awards". Best Country Artist. Retrieved 18 April 2024.

External links[edit]

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