Alternative Pop from Matt DeAngelis

Based in Southern New Jersey, singer-songwriter Matt DeAngelis has earned a reputation as one of the most thoughtful and inspiring voices in modern pop music. Coming from a place of compassion, his work blends personal reflection with global awareness, turning his songwriting into both an emotional outlet and a platform for advocacy. Since writing his first compositions at eight years old, Matt has used music to make sense of the world, not as an escape from reality, but as a means to confront it with empathy and hope.

Diagnosed with OCD-anxiety disorder at a young age, he faced the challenge as a source of strength; his songs carry the message that vulnerability is not weakness but a form of courage. Alongside his personal journey, Matt has become a passionate advocate for climate awareness and mental health, causes that reflect his belief in human connection and responsibility. His lifelong fascination with weather developed into storm chasing, a pursuit that’s earned him national attention and further fuelled his mission to raise awareness of the changing climate and its growing urgency.

His musical story began to take shape in 2019 with the release of his debut single “The Clock Knows All,” which he’s since followed up with his debut EP World I’m Comin’ For You and a steady flow of singles that expanded his sonic and emotional output. Across his releases, Matt has forged a charming pop-focused sound that’s organic and human, often bridging folk-infused storytelling with both modern indie stylings and vintage pop appeal.

Now, Matt returns with his latest single titled “Livin’ It,” a song that distils the uncertain spirit of the times into a dazzling alternative pop anthem. First penned during the pandemic, the track reflects the fear and hesitation that have come to define the modern world while still clinging to a fragile but persistent sense of hope. Through lyrics that speak to living with faith and patience, “Livin’ It” becomes a call to embrace life as it comes, to find peace in uncertainty and joy in persistence. Matt describes the song as a reminder to live with the mindset of youth, to rediscover the innocence of a time when the world felt safe and people didn’t need to escape reality through temporary highs.

Recorded at Gradwell House Studio and Musicically Speaking Studios, “Livin’ It” sees Matt working once again with his trusted collaborators including guitarist and producer Billy Kennedy, bassist Eric Bishop and drummer Cole Herudek. Brought in by bouncy piano backing, airy instrumental textures drift as the rustle of drums adds a steady rhythm while Matt’s expressive voice rings out with emotive melodies carrying poignant lyricism. Peppered with bluesy lead guitar licks, intricate mandolin notes and built on a smooth groove, the arrangement bursts with flickers of bright instrumental runs and rock-inflected moments all led by his spectacular vocal performance.

Paired with the single is a cinematic music video that captures Matt and his band performing the song cut with shots of the city at night and flashes of lights to deliver a gripping visual accompaniment for the music. As he prepares to take his music on the road with live shows at the Hard Rock Casino, Cancun Cantina and across the Mid-Atlantic, Matt DeAngelis continues to embody what it means to create music with a steadfast sense of purpose and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store next.

Watch the music video for Livin’ It below

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