Matt Burton

Matt Burton is an indie singer-songwriter from Australia known for his raw, emotionally charged blend of folk and rock. Emerging from Newcastle’s DIY music scene in the mid-2010s, he’s built a reputation for introspective lyrics that tackle themes of mental health, self-discovery, and existential musings, often wrapped in gritty guitar textures and cathartic vocal deliveries. His recent tracks like "clover," "bloo," and "When Gods Cry" showcase his knack for pairing vulnerable storytelling with dynamic, genre-blurring arrangements that shift between hushed acoustic moments and explosive, distortion-heavy climaxes.

Burton’s work—including 2023’s *When Gods Cry* EP—feels like a diary set to music, balancing unflinching honesty with a scrappy, self-produced charm. He’s become a cult favorite in Australia’s indie circles, often touring solo or with a rotating cast of collaborators, and his songs like "ima grey rock" and "situations" cement his role as a voice for restless, overthinkers navigating modern chaos. Keep an eye on this one—he’s got "slow-burn star" written all over him.

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