Matt McGinn (born 26 December 1978) is a Northern Irish singer/songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger.[1][2] He has released three albums, as well as a number of E.P.s and collaborations with other artists.

Matt McGinn
Irish Songwriter Matt McGinn pictured in the Mourne Mountains
Background information
Born	(1978-12-26) 26 December 1978 (age 43)
Origin	Co. Down, Northern Ireland
Genres	Folk music, indie, folk rock, Americana
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano, bass, percussion
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Self, Bin-Lid Records
Website	mattmcginnmusic.com

Career

Matt McGinn became a professional musician in 2004 after leaving Queen's University in Belfast where he was reading music. Performing as a multi-instrumentalist and session musician guitarist with Juliet Turner and Gareth Dunlop,[3][4] McGinn also found work as an engineer.[5]

A songwriter and performer in his own right, McGinn has written and produced three albums.[6][7]

In February 2012, McGinn played at the Belfast Nashville Festival, performing 'in the round' with Nanci Griffith.[8] Later in 2012, and together with other contributors to the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust, McGinn recorded a CD of songs intended to support those with learning difficulties.[9]

In 2014, he won RTÉ 2FM's competition 'Play the Picnic', giving unsigned artists the opportunity to play Ireland's largest festival, Electric Picnic.[7][10] In a review of his 2015 album, Latter Day Sinner, Folk Radio UK described some of his recordings as "drawn[ing] comparisons to Glen Hansard but, there's definite hints of Paul Simon in there too".[11]

In 2016, McGinn teamed up with fellow Northern Irish songwriters, Ben Glover & Malojian and toured Ireland and Europe under the moniker 'Northern Lights'.[12]

His music production credits include Jack O'Neill, an award-winning album with Guys & Dolls, and the debut album of Na Leanai.[13]

Personal

Matt McGinn was born in Newry, County Down on 26 December 1978.^{[citation needed]} He now lives in Hilltown, County Down with his wife and family.[2]

Selected discography

Albums

• 2020 – Lessons of War[14]
• 2018 – The End of the Common Man[15]
• 2015 – Latter Day Sinner[16]
• 2012 – Livin'[16]

Collaborations and EPs

• 2015 – Alasdair Roberts – Missed Flights & Fist Fights[17]
• 2014 – Ben Glover – Atlantic[18]
• 2012 – Ben Glover – The Crossroads Sessions[15]

References

External links

• Official Website