Matt Grandbois is the kind of musician who doesn’t fit neatly into a single genre—or a single box. Raised just outside Boston, this multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and self-taught producer makes music that’s as layered and unexpected as his journey. Imagine indie pop, jazz, alternative rock, and film scores crashing into each other in just the right way. Add a touch of soul and a pinch of vulnerability, and you’ve got Matt’s sound: fresh, raw, and impossible to ignore.
But let’s be real—Matt’s road to music wasn’t exactly a straight shot. “I didn’t grow up in a musical family, and I wasn’t that kid who was instantly good at everything,” he laughs. “Singing was especially brutal. I had to work at it. No natural talent here, folks.”
Still, he had the drive. Starting with guitar lessons in the first grade, Matt hopped from instrument to instrument—clarinet in middle school, teaching himself drums at 13, then piano and vocals at 16. His love for music was undeniable, even if the confidence to share it took some time to catch up.
In 2019, fresh out of high school, Matt formed a band with his brother and a friend, dropping an EP and three singles before going solo. Fast forward to today, and his latest single, Someone Else, feels like the real beginning of something big.
“The song came out of this weird moment after a hockey game in D.C.,” Matt recalls. “I was walking back to the metro, and I just felt… disconnected. Like I didn’t recognize myself. The song became this exploration of trying to break out of the ‘corporate America minion’ version of me and find the person I’ve always felt I am—if that makes sense.”
Spoiler: it totally makes sense. Someone Else is equal parts anthem and self-reflection, blending Matt’s signature mix of emotional depth and slick production. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to both dance and text your ex (or maybe just dance while texting your ex).
Now based in Washington, D.C., Matt is embracing reinvention. Living alone for the first time, he’s throwing himself into music with a new sense of purpose. “It’s funny—moving to a new city where no one knows you is oddly freeing. It’s like you can become whoever you want,” he says. “For me, that’s meant diving into music full-force and just seeing where it takes me.”
And while Matt jokes that he doesn’t have a “major overcome story” (yet), there’s something quietly powerful about his journey—a creative who’s ready to bet on himself, one song at a time.
His dreams? Big, bold, and refreshingly honest. “If I could write and perform my music for a living, that would be everything. I’m still figuring out how to get there, but I know life’s too short to settle for something that doesn’t light you up.”
With more music on the way and a mission to connect with fans who get it, Matt’s just getting started.
In the meantime, he’s happy doing what he does best—creating. Whether it’s a new song, a photograph, or just building something from scratch, Matt’s creativity knows no boundaries. And if his recent work is any indication, he’s about to hit his stride in a major way.
