Matt Fishel

Matt Fishel

With steady grooves and layered melodies that build tension before resolving into warmth, his music creates an atmosphere rich in both reflection and release.

United Kingdom
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“Not Thinking Straight” from Not Thinking Straight

Immediate hook that introduces his style, blending reflective lyrics with engaging pop elements.

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Cover Boy

Cover Boy

2014

Immediate hook that introduces his style, blending reflective lyrics with engaging pop elements.
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About Matt Fishel

Matt Fishel matters as a voice of authenticity and exploration in contemporary music, often engaging with themes of identity and acceptance that resonate deeply within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
His work creates a space where introspection meets celebration, inviting listeners to navigate their own experiences of love, struggle, and self-discovery through a relatable lens.
His work creates a space where introspection meets celebration, inviting listeners to navigate their own experiences of love, struggle, and self-discovery through a relatable lens. Fishel approaches songwriting with an intimacy that feels conversational, often structuring his narratives around personal anecdotes that pull from his own life while maintaining broader appeal. This process is marked by a blend of sincerity and wit, as he skillfully balances earnest storytelling with playful irony, allowing moments of vulnerability to shine alongside lighter reflections on modern romance and belonging. His lyrics often explore the intersections of love and identity, reflecting on both the joys and complexities of relationships in a world that can feel alienating. With a tone that shifts effortlessly between earnest insights and clever observations, Fishel crafts songs that feel like intimate confessions, fostering connection through shared experiences.

2 studio albums· 9 total releases· 1 decade· United Kingdom

Full discography

Matt Fishel's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

9 releases • 2 albums • 2 EPS • 2011–2024
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EPs (2)

Cover Boy album by Matt Fishel

Cover Boy

2014

Heteronormativity album by Matt Fishel

Heteronormativity

2024

Singles (5)

When Boy Meets Boy album by Matt Fishel

When Boy Meets Boy

2013

Radio-Friendly Pop Song album by Matt Fishel

Radio-Friendly Pop Song

2013

Testament album by Matt Fishel

Testament

2012

Behind Closed Doors album by Matt Fishel

Behind Closed Doors

2012

The First Time album by Matt Fishel

The First Time

2011

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