MATTHEW SQUIRES
Matthew Squires is a psych-pop singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas. Since 2012, he has released eight critically acclaimed albums. With his distinctive vocal style and penetrating lyrics, Squires has carved out a unique niche for himself within the realm of indie pop, creating an idiosyncratic sound which manages to touch the heart and mind in equal measure.
New album, The Electric River, out October 14th.
REVIEWS
Squires' work has garnered praise from many notable blogs and magazines, including Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, The Needle Drop, Brooklyn Vegan, USA Today, Performer Magazine, Largehearted Boy, Surviving The Golden Age, Magnet Magazine, and many others. Click on the logos below to see some of the positive reviews for his most recent album, Tambaleo.
VISIONS OF AMERICA
Below is a sampler of tracks from Squires' most recently released album, Visions of America. It's aimed at digging into the roots of American consciousness in order to hold up and affirm the tangled mess. If you like what you hear, you can download the whole album for any price you'd like (including free) from Squires' Bandcamp by clicking here. This album, as well as all of Squires' back catalog, can also be found on Spotify/Apple Music/etc.
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Matthew Squires is a singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas. Since 2012, he and his band, Matthew Squires & The Learning Disorders have released eight critically acclaimed albums and several accompanying music videos.
With his distinctive vocal style and penetrating lyrics, Squires has carved out a unique niche for himself within the realm of indie pop, creating an idiosyncratic sound which manages to touch the heart and mind in equal measure.
His work has garnered praise from many notable blogs and magazines, including The Needle Drop, Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, Brooklyn Vegan, USA Today, Performer Magazine, Largehearted Boy, Surviving The Golden Age, Magnet Magazine, and many more. 2019's album Visions of America Debuting at #25 on the NACC College Radio Charts. The album has been heralded by critics, spurring Austin Town Hall to write, “This guy seriously continues to evolve into one of the most important songwriters in our city.”
On October 14, 2022, Squires will release his new EP, The Electric River.
Squires is currently living and performing in Austin, Texas.
