Matt Cook

Happy International Women’s Day! & what a way to celebrate & joy it was to meet & see one of my favorite female artists perform last night in Philly, - we had a great chat about music (she even insisted making a thank you video for my music students when I showed her a picture of our “Amber Mark Custom Bucket Drum” project) & her performance was simply amazing. What an honor it was to be right in front of one of my favorite voices with a sold out crowd behind me, equally enjoying her greatness. I feel blessed to be near such a hub for musical talent - thank you Amber!!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻💕

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Merry Christmas 🎄💕 My gift to you, my first ever archival release “Coast to Coast: Deluxe 20” is now live on all streaming platforms! I hope you enjoy listening to all the outtakes, demos, alternate & live versions from this early era of my career & thanks for all the love & support for the last two decades - here’s to all to come in 2026 🥂🎶

The first piece of “Coast to Coast: Deluxe 20” is here: “Live in Red Bank, NJ 2008” is a rare acoustic performance while on a brief visit from Orange County, CA in the fall of that year. Originally recorded live by & newly mastered, Pete also joined me on percussion & on vocals. Hear it free in its entirety for the first time ever! 🎶🙌🏻

https://www.patreon.com/mattcookmusic

Not unlike the rest of the world, I have been mourning the loss of the man who in every conversation I’ve had, every interview I’ve ever given, I’ve cited as the biggest musical influence of my entire life. Without Brian Wilson, I never would have become a singer/songwriter or possibly a musician at all. His fragile, sensitive demeanor was something I could relate to & his beautiful melodies & harmonies have permeated through all my life experiences. When I woke up from my diabetic coma in 2010, the first thing I wanted to do was listen to Brian Wilson sing. It’s impossible to listen to a Beach Boys song & not smile.

Next week, I re-release the 20th anniversary of my debut album “Coast To Coast,” heavily influenced by Brian Wilson right down to the “Pet Sounds-like” font on its cover, fittingly on what would have been his 83rd birthday. I’m thankful for the decades worth of music, the many times I witnessed him perform, & everything I’ve learned just by listening to his music that has been absorbed in my subconscious. God bless this beautiful soul. His legacy will outlive us all.

“These things I’ll be until I die…” 🌊🙏🏻💕

One of the unique things about being a solo artist & songwriter is every record is representative of a different stage of my life. When I released my debut album “Coast To Coast” in 2005, I recall the excitement and anticipation of everything ahead of me & all of life’s possibilities. As a 20 year-old kid from New Jersey who’d recently relocated to southern California to pursue a dream, God helped me realize the start of a life & passion that continues today.

“Coast To Coast: 20th DELUXE” coming next month! 🌊☀️

I’ll be heading up to Hunterdon County for a solo performance at the beautiful June 7 from 1-5pm! Join us for an early summer afternoon of wine tasting & music 🍷🎶

THIS IS 40!!

Happy Easter & thank you everyone who reached out with birthday well wishes as I embark on this next chapter of my life. I had a self-reflective day not necessarily feeling any older, but more aware that I’ve been making music for a long time now. I’m very excited to share these upcoming projects with you both celebrating the past & welcoming what’s to come! God is great 🙏🏻🎶💕

|| “Coast To Coast: DELUXE 20” || anniversary release of my debut record complete with original demos, outtakes, live tracks & rehearsals || release coming June 20, 2025

|| “Homecoming” || my upcoming 6th studio album || release TBD

The dream lives on… 🌊☀️

“Coast To Coast: 20th DELUXE” coming soon.

Thinking about my former home tonight 🙏🏻💕

Thank you everyone for listening & supporting me this year! 💕 as an indie-artist, I’m especially thankful for each & every one of you. 2025 will mark 20 years since my professional career began so I definitely have some exciting things to share with you in the new year!! 🙏🏻 💫

I want to truly thank the city of Fanwood & everyone who came out to see us perform at The Carriage House last night! Your graciousness & hospitality was so felt & appreciated, I don’t say it lightly that it truly was one of the most memorable performances of my entire career 🙌🏻🙏🏻💕

In case you missed out, you can watch the whole performance on my Patreon page:

https://www.patreon.com/c/mattcookmusic