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Matt Hires

Matt Hires

Hires’ music features tender melodies that gently build tension through rhythmic simplicity and heartfelt vocal delivery.

pop rock

United States

"Hires’ music features tender melodies that gently build tension through rhythmic simplicity and heartfelt vocal delivery."

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Take Us to the Start

2009
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About Matt Hires

Matt Hires matters for his ability to capture the essence of personal storytelling within a broader pop rock landscape, resonating with listeners who seek authenticity and emotional connection in their music.
His work serves as a bridge between introspection and universal experiences, creating an atmosphere where vulnerability is not only welcomed but celebrated.
His work serves as a bridge between introspection and universal experiences, creating an atmosphere where vulnerability is not only welcomed but celebrated. By crafting songs that evoke shared feelings of longing and hope, he carves out a space for reflection in an often superficial musical environment. Hires approaches songwriting with an acoustic sensibility that prioritizes melody and lyrical depth over production excess. His process emphasizes raw emotion, often utilizing simple yet powerful instrumentation to allow the lyrics and vocals to take center stage. This intentional restraint fosters an intimate listening experience, encouraging audiences to engage deeply with each narrative he presents. Thematically, Hires often explores love, loss, and self-discovery through a sincere lens, blending storytelling with impressionistic glimpses into human connection. His voice carries an earnest quality that invites listeners to relate personally to his experiences while maintaining a sense of universal appeal. Balancing irony with sincerity, his lyrics reflect both the light and dark moments of life, engaging audiences on multiple emotional levels.

1 studio album· 5 total releases· 2 years· United States

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

5 releases • 1 album • 3 EPS • 2008–2010
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EPs ()

A to B album by Matt Hires

A to B

2010

Live Sessions EP album by Matt Hires

Live Sessions EP

2009

Live from the Hotel Café album by Matt Hires

Live from the Hotel Café

2008

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Honey, Let Me Sing You a Song album by Matt Hires

Honey, Let Me Sing You a Song

2009

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