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.
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. Discography Studio albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions AUSCountry 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 AUSCountry Closer To Tomorrow EP Released: 2023 Format: Digital Label: Oily Rag Records - The Woodshed Sessions (Live Album) Released 2024 Format: CD, Digital Label: Oily Rag Records- I Remember You (with Kerryn Fields) 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.
! |- | 2016 | Seven Years | Best Country Album | |rowspan="2"| |- | 2019 | Break, Rattle and Roll | Best Country Album
| 2023 | Between Tonight & Tomorrow | Best Country Work
| 2024 | Matt Joe Gow (with Kerryn Fields) | Best Country Work | |rowspan="1"|
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.
! |- | 2023 | Whirlwind | Matura Licensing Trust Songwriting | |rowspan="1"|
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.
! |- | 2024 | Matt Joe Gow | Best Country Artist | |rowspan="1"|
Australian Folk Music Awards The Australian Folk Music Awards (AFMAs) celebrate artists and community projects within the Australian folk music scene.
! |- | 2024 | Matt Joe Gow | Artist Of The Year (Duo) | |rowspan="1"|
References
External links https://web.archive.org/web/20120205112817/http://www.liberation.com.au/artists/67/thedeadleaves http://alsmusicrant.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/whats-will-all-of-this-living-interview.html Newshub http://www.soundsofoz.com/2016/09/23/seven-years-matt-joe-gow/ http://music.theaureview.com/news/the-age-music-victoria-awards-open-public-voting-as-2017-nominees-are-unveiled/ https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/news-articles/winners-of-the-2019-music-victoria-awards https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/129472257/i-fell-back-in-love-with-the-place-kiwi-muso-back-touring-smalltown-new-zealand https://www.muzic.net.nz/articles/reviews/93667/gig-review-matt-joe-gow-wine-cellar-auckland-21082022 https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/2023/03/30/single-premiere-hurtful-ways-by-jeremy-beggs/ The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves album)