Matt Kiss is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Brooklyn, New York. Some of Matt’s earliest memories were of him singing along to Russian tunes with his parents, or banging around on the piano as a toddler. He was enrolled in piano lessons at a very young age, later gravitating to the guitar at 13.
After years of playing in a handful of young bands, Matt decided that he wanted to go his own route and dove into the world of songwriting.
Once on his own, Matt hit the ground running playing local venues throughout NYC, Brooklyn, and Queen. He competed in songwriting contests, participated in recording workshops, and even took a BMI songwriting course in 2013. Every new musical experience was an opportunity for Kiss to sharpen his skills as a writer and performer. He developed a live show as both a solo acoustic act as well as a full band outfit, performing in many NYC staples like Rockwood Music Hall, Bowery Electric, and The Shrine (just to name a few).
On top of developing his solo career, Matt would often work as a session musician for several artists in the New York area. His live and studio work as a guitarist/bassist/arranger for other artists not only brought him fulfillment, but also informed his own experience and education as a musician. And it was Matt’s vast and varied musical experiences that were instrumental in the development of his own artistic growth.
Most recently, Matt linked up with talented producer Malcolm Fong, and the two immediately clicked. Matt’s new single “Hurricane” served not only as a standalone song, but also previewed the larger scope of his and Malcolm’s collaborative work together.
Be sure to give his debut EP ‘Reacquainted’ a listen, available now across all digital platforms.
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