ABOUT MATT EPP:

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International touring artist and award-winning songwriter Matt Epp is a defining voice of the Canadian prairies, known for his raw, confessional songwriting and deeply resonant live performances. He earned the Grand Prize at the 2017 International Songwriting Competition, further cementing his reputation as one of Canada’s most compelling contemporary songwriters. His latest album—his most ambitious work to date—explores gospel influences and features a duet with Ron Sexsmith and extra sparkle from legendary producer Daniel Lanois. With a loyal global following and a recent collaboration with the Calgary Symphony Orchestra, Epp continues to expand his sound while staying rooted in authenticity and connection.

 

Matt Epp Career Highlights by Year 

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2026 - 4 performances with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra with show "Wandering with Wonder" - of which Epp was a composer. New album "Sugar in the Rain" featuring a duet with Ron Sexsmith, due out in Fall.

2025 - Recorded new album with Aaron Goldstein & started working on staff with acclaimed producer Daniel Lanois.

2024 - Began building off-grid studio and homestead in the northern Ontario wilderness.

2023 - New album "Rolling Wave" is released, with national tours of Canada and Germany.

2022 - Single “Everything We Need” (collab with Isaac Murdoch), reaches #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown.

2021 - “You Were Chosen To Be Here”, a very timely collab album with Isaac Murdoch, is released amidst pandemic.

2020 - Matt helps his 5 year old daughter Luma create “Hello Hello”, a heart-wrenching pandemic anthem and video.

2019 - Collab with acclaimed Indigenous artist Isaac Murdoch released, inspires new Love Activism movement.

2018 - “Shadowlands” released to critical acclaim, does first national tour of France - landing hit single w Elisa Tovati.

2017 - Matt's new single "The Sound" earns SOCAN #1 Song Award, and hits #1 on the CBC Radio 2 Top 20. Matt is first Canadian ever to win Grand Prize of the International Songwriting Competition. 

2016 - "Ready In Time" is released in Europe with to critical acclaim, including 2 Rolling Stone magazine features.

2015 - Matt's 2014 release "Luma" is nominated for "Spiritual Album of the Year" in the WCMAs

2014 - Co-write with Serena Ryder, "When You Know", part of Ryder's JUNO win for "Songwriter of the Year"

2013 - Epp/Ryder co-write "When You Know" spends 12 weeks on CBC Radio 2 Top 20, and reaches #2.

2012 - Matt gets his first international magazine cover, for prestigious Germany magazine "Akustik Gitarre".

2011 - Matt Epp was Sirius Backstage Artist of the Month for May; his interview aired at all Cineplex pre-shows.