50 Words On....Matt Corby

Musical talent is flowing out of Australia at the moment, there must be something in the water. Whatever it is, it would appear that Matt Corby has been downing pints of the stuff. At aged 16, Corby finished runner up on Australian idol, but he is far, far from a manufactured pop star. His voice and range are quite simply, astonishing, with many making the comparison to Jeff Buckley. Whilst he has a way to go before he can be put in that same league musically, he is certainly heading in the right direction. Covering many genres from folk, rock, blues and funk, there's something there for everyone. Expect big things to come from Matt Corby.

Check him out today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B196K_YprLw

This is a live performance of 'Runaway' from The Resolution Tour EP, if that doesn't send a shiver down your spine, I don't know what will.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbsqHiaJjyc

Souls A'fire from his EP 'Into the Flame'. A more bluesy number from the Australian this time, but you will be hitting that repeat button all day.

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