Matt Joe Gow

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]

Matt Joe Gow
Matt Joe Gow
Background information
Birth name	Matt Joe Gow
Origin	New Zealand
Genres	Americana Rock Blues Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, Producer
Instrument(s)	guitar, piano, harmonica, drums
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Liberation Music, Checked Label Services, Oily Rag Records
Website	http://www.mattjoegowmusic.com

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

Studio Albums

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, Collaborations and Live Albums

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		AUS Country [4]
Closer To Tomorrow EP	Released: 2023 Format: Digital Label: Oily Rag Records	-
The Woodshed Sessions (Live Album)[5]	Released 2024 Format: CD, Digital Label: Oily Rag Records	-
I Remember You (with Kerryn Fields)[6]	Released 2024 Format: Vinyl, CD, Digital Label: Oily Rag Records	-

Awards and nominations

Music Victoria Awards

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	[7][8]
2019	Break, Rattle and Roll	Best Country Album	Won
2023	Between Tonight & Tomorrow	Best Country Work	Won	[9][10]
2024	Matt Joe Gow (with Kerryn Fields)	Best Country Work	Nominated	[11]

New Zealand Country Honours

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	[12]

Aotearoa Music Awards

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	Nominated	[13]