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"rare breed of talent...
he will place you in the song." 
- Nashville Music Guide

BIO

ABOUT MATT EPP:


International touring artist and award-winning songwriter Matt Epp is the quintessential troubadour of the Canadian prairies, captivating audiences worldwide with his raw, confessional songwriting. Known for his ability to connect deeply with listeners, Epp’s performances create a sense of community, where every person leaves feeling like a friend. As a key figure shaping the future of Canadian music, he earned the Grand Prize at the 2017 International Songwriting Competition, solidifying his place as a gifted pioneer in the industry. A passionate collaborator and road warrior, Epp’s music has been a staple on CBC, Sirius XM, and community radio for over a decade.

 

Matt Epp Career Highlights by Year 

 

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 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 activist 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.

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