I’m Matt DeAngelis, a 25-year-old singer/songwriter from Southern New Jersey, USA. I have
been honing my craft as a songwriter since age 8 with the ultimate goal of spreading a
positive outlook in a world that can be riddled with strife and negativity. Having been
diagnosed with an OCD/anxiety disorder from my youth, I have internalized the time
sensitive world around me and have learned through my strong faith to take a negative and
turn it into a positive, which has been a guiding force in my development as a songwriter.
My advocacy for climate change and mental health have been a passion since my youth
and I have loved weather for as long as I can remember. Over recent years, I have also
become a storm chaser to spread awareness of the changing climate that has become a
serious issue in the preservation of our planet.
Where are you based?
Washington Township, New Jersey
How long have you been making music?
I bagan writing music when I was 8 years old, so I guess that’s 17 years.
What genre would you consider your music to be?
Rock/pop/indie pop/pop prog
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
My father is a professional musician, composer, keyboard player, who was very encouraging about my songwriting. I studied classical piano and even performed in piano competitions, but began writing and singing while developing my piano skills. My mother is a poet so I guess I am a combination of mom and dad.
What are your biggest musical influences?
David Bowie, The Beatles, Yes, Genesis, Bruno Mars, Ben Folds, Billy Joel, Elton John
Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
independent
What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
My greatest challenge had been to develop a large engaged fan base. It requires constant work and time.
How many songs or albums have you released to date?
My debut 5 song EP, released in January 2022, and 8 other singles to date.
Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
This is a song of encouragement and a soulful inspiration for all of those who have been though life’s difficulties, but have come out of it in a positive light. I am also offering encouragement to anyone going through a tough time to let them know that we’ve all “been there and done that” but it’s more about what we learn from it and evolve into a better state of mind.
Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
Yes, in addition to each song with accomanying videos, I will be releasing a behind the scenes video on the making of this record sometime in the beginning of June. I will also be releasing a new single at the end of July.
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