Matt Corby

Matt Corby
Corby performing in Hamlyn Terrace in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Matthew John Corby
Born	(1990-11-07) 7 November 1990 (age 26) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Indie rock folk acoustic blues soul gospel psychedelic soul neo-psychedelia neo-soul funk jazz rhythm and blues alternative
Occupation(s)	Musician singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano banjo harmonica glockenspiel keyboard flute hang bass guitar drums
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Scorpio Communion Atlantic Electra Universal Music Australia Mercury Records Australia
Associated acts	Iron and Clay Passenger Julia Stone INXS Mathew and the Atlas Missy Higgins Museum Collective RW Grace Kygo
Website	mattcorby.com.au

Matthew John Corby (born 7 November 1990) is an Australian singer-songwriter. He achieved his commercial breakthrough with his fourth EP, Into the Flame (2011), which peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and by April 2012, was certified 6× Platinum by ARIA. His 2011 single "Brother" and his 2013 single "Resolution" both won ARIA Music Awards for Song of the Year. He is the 26th Australian male singer and the 100th Australian act to reach the number one position on the ARIA albums chart with his debut album Telluric (2016).

Matthew John Corby was born on 7 November 1990 and raised in Oyster Bay, New South Wales. Corby attended Inaburra School in Bangor, New South Wales. In his teens he became involved in a Christian motivational youth band, Iron & Clay, alongside Jarryd James. The band toured nationally in schools, churches and festivals.

At age 16, Corby auditioned for the fifth season of Australian Idol, where he finished as runner-up. He described participating in the competition as being a "big fucking mistake".

On 5 June 2009, Corby independently released his debut extended play, Song For..., on Scorpio Music. He then relocated to London and was signed with the indie label Communion by the label's owner, Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons fame. Corby has been compared to Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley. On 28 May 2010, Corby's second EP, My False, was issued by Communion. On 20 October, after recording with Ian Grimble (The Libertines, Seasick Steve) and released his third EP, Transition to Colour. From late 2010 to early 2011, Corby played numerous live shows in London and in February, he performed at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. He returned to Australia to play 'Secret Garden' shows in fans' backyards throughout the country. In July, he supported UK band Elbow on their tour of Splendour sideshows.