Matt Corby Biography
Matt Corby is an Australian singer-songwriter who was born and brought up in Oyster Bay, New South Wales, Australia. He achieved his commercial breakthrough with his fourth EP, Into the Flame (2011), which peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and by April 2012, was certified 6× Platinum by ARIA. His 2011 single “Brother” and his 2013 single “Resolution” both won ARIA Music Awards for Song of the Year. He is the 26th Australian male singer and the 100th Australian act to reach the number one position on the ARIA albums chart with his debut album Telluric (2016).
10 Quick Facts About Matt Corby
- Name: Matthew John Corby
- Age: 32 Years (As of 2022)
- Birthday: 7 November
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m)
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
- Marital Status: Single
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $2 Million
Matt Corby Age
Corby is 32 years old as of 2022, he was born on 7 November 1990, in Oyster Bay, New South Wales, Australia. He celebrates his birthday on 7 November every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.
Matt Corby Height
Corby stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m).
Matt Corby Parents
Corby was born and raised by his parents in Australia. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Matt’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Matt Corby Wife
Corby has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available.
Matt Corby Net Worth
Corby has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a singer-songwriter. Through his various sources of income, Matt has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Matt Corby Measurements and Facts
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Matty Corby Wiki
- Full Names: Matthew John Corby
- Popular As: Matty Corby
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Singer-Songwriter
- Nationality: Australian
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Matt Corby Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 32 years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: 7 November 1990
- Place of Birth: Oyster Bay, New South Wales, Australia
- Birthday: 7 November
Matt Corby Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m)
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Matt Corby Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): John Corby
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Grace Corby
- Marital Status: Single
- Wife/Spouse: Not Applicable
- Dating / Girlfriend: Single
- Children: Sons (None) Daughter(s) (None)
Matt Corby Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $2 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Singer-Songwriter
Matt Corby House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Matt Corby Australian Idol
At age 16, Corby auditioned for the fifth season of Australian Idol, where he finished as runner-up. He described participating in the competition as being a “big fucking mistake,” describing how the struggle to forge his own identity post-idol was bigger than most could have seen from the outside.
“I took all the negatives out of that (Idol) and thought ‘Bugger, I’ve ruined everything”. On 5 June 2009, Corby independently released his debut extended play, Song For…, with Scorpio Music.
He then relocated to London and was signed with the indie label Communion by the label’s owner, Ben Lovett, of Mumford & Sons fame. On 28 May 2010, Corby’s second EP, My False, was issued by Communion.
On 20 October, after recording with Ian Grimble (The Libertines, Seasick Steve), and released his third EP, Transition to Colour. From late 2010 to early 2011, Corby played numerous live shows in London, and in February, he performed at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.
He returned to Australia to play Secret Garden shows in fans’ backyards throughout the country. In July, he supported UK band Elbow on their tour of Splendour sideshows. Corby’s track “Made of Stone” was featured on an episode of Underbelly: Razor in 2011 and on ABC’s Brothers and Sisters.
“Light home” was in an episode of Home and Away in 2011, and “Song For…” in 2012 on the same TV series. Corby recorded a cover version of INXS’s “By My Side” for the band’s album, Original Sin, as a bonus track for the iTunes edition.
He was featured on a track on Julia Stone’s debut solo album, The Memory Machine, and on UK singer-songwriter Passenger’s track “Golden Thread,” from the 2010 album Flight of the Crow. The EP also featured in The Blacklist starring James Spader.
After a few months of writing, Corby spent September 2011 recording his fourth EP, Into the Flame, with producer Tim Carr. The EP showcased a new direction for Corby, including soul-influenced, growling vocals along with a bluesy melody, in conjunction with Corby’s signature folk style.
The title song has been described as “lyrically raw and endearingly honest.” The EP also features a duet with keyboardist Bree Tranter, previously a part of the Australian band, The Middle East.
The EP provided Corby’s first entry on the ARIA Charts, where it reached No. 46 on the ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart on 4 December 2011. It subsequently peaked at No. 3. Upon its release, Corby posted a message on his website and Facebook page:
After 12 months of lots of ups and downs, I’m so excited to share this EP with you. I honestly felt like giving up music back in April but all of you inspired me again. It’s been an incredible few months reconnecting with all of you in gardens around Australia.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support. It’s been said by others before… but you guys really are the best fans ever. Let’s stay close on this journey. By December 2012, Into the Flame achieved 6× platinum certification by ARIA, making it Corby’s most successful release to date.
Corby supported the release of his EP and its single “Brother” with a national into the Flame Tour. It included a mini Secret Garden Summer Tour around New South Wales. In January 2012, Corby was named the ‘Next Big Thing’ and won ‘Song of the Year’ for “Brother” at FBI Radio’s annual SMAC Awards in Darlinghurst, New South Wales.
He premiered his rendition of The Black Keys’ song, “Lonely Boy,” for radio station Triple J’s segment, “Like a Version”, with hosts Tom and Alex, along with an acoustic rendition of his own song, “Brother.” Both have since received significant attention online.
Corby secured a support slot with Feist in Adelaide on her 2012 Australian tour. Early in 2012, he toured throughout the US and UK. Corby’s song “Brother” was voted into the No. 3 positions for the Triple J Hottest 100, 2011, and his cover of “Lonely Boy” was voted at No. 69 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012.
Corby released a Digital iTunes Session EP on 7 December 2012, playing five of his songs from his previous EP’s acoustically on guitar and one on piano, as well as a rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Corby spent the first half of 2013 in Los Angeles, working on his upcoming record, due for release later that year.
Corby was nominated for three 2012 ARIA Music Awards, including two nominations in industry-voted categories, Breakthrough Artist and Best Male Artist. He won the publicly voted Song of the Year category. The newly recorded version of ‘Made of Stone’ can be heard on the NCIS television promo in the USA.
Matt was featured on a Hunters & Collectors tribute album collaborating with Australian artist Missy Higgins, recording a version of “This Morning.”
Matt Corby Resolution EP
On 21 May 2013, Corby released another single titled “Resolution.” It became his first charting single, reaching third on the ARIA Charts under the category of the top 50 Australian artist singles of 2013.
The song also charted in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, becoming his first charting material in those countries. On 12 July 2013, the Resolution EP was released, containing the single and three new original songs.
One of which, “Lay You Down,” entered the ARIA Charts at number 75 despite receiving no independent promotion. In December 2013, “Resolution” won the ARIA Award for Song of the Year.
On 13 December, Corby released the Live on the Resolution Tour EP. Its five original songs were recorded live at the Australian and New Zealand shows, including a cover of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Almost Cut My Hair.”
The resolution was voted in eighth place in Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2013. Corby toured Europe playing shows and festivals including Latitude and Glastonbury. Corby got involved with a Brisbane-based arts collective called “Museum Collective,” described on their Facebook page as an “Audio Visual Sensory Experience.”
The band also features Rohin Jones (who is Museum Collective’s musical director), Bree Tranter & Michael Haydon, formerly of The Middle East, as well as Lyndon de la Cruz, Kahl Wallis (of The Medics), Bud Rokesky, and Tom Wearne.
Museum Collective ran free performances at Brisbane’s Old Museum building in September & December and also at Woodford Folk Festival on 28 December 2013. In January 2014, Corby released the song “What the Devil Has Made,” arranged specifically for the Spirit of Akasha soundtrack.
The surf documentary was inspired by the 1971 film, Morning of the Earth. He recorded all parts of the track – including harmonies, flute, and guitar – on his own in his home studio. The soundtrack also features Corby’s version of Tamam Shud’s “First Things First”.
In February 2014, Corby joined his friend Matthew Heggarty from Matthew and the Atlas to record backing vocals on the track “Another Way.” Both vocal parts of the song were recorded separately.
Also in February 2014, Corby’s song “Breathe”, from his 2010 EP Transition To Colour, was featured in the closing scenes of the 21st episode of the fourth season of the popular US teen drama/mystery thriller TV series Pretty Little Liars, entitled She’s Come Undone.
Corby recording in the studio. On 1 October 2015, Corby released his first song in two years, “Monday,” from his debut album, Telluric. The song was described as containing “lush, transcendent harmonies, wailing falsetto, folky boom-claps, and heartbreaking lyrics.”
The song reportedly took 10 minutes to record and was laid down in a cottage in the NSW coastal town of Berry where he wrote and recorded most of the album. Corby said to Matt and Alex of Triple J: “It’s stomping on the ground and clapping.
It feels good to have that as a composition in a weird way, it’s just your voice and everyone who would maybe want to do a cover of that if they so wish, it’ll always sound different because they’ll have to harmonize with their own [voice].”
Frequently Asked Questions About Matt Corby
Corby is a renowned singer-songwriter who is has achieved his commercial breakthrough with his fourth EP, Into the Flame (2011), which peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
Matt is an Australian national born on 7th November 1990 in Oyster Bay, New South Wales.
Matt stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).
Details about Matt’s love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
Matt has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Details about Matt’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Because of security reasons, Matt has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Matt is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Matt is and has been producing music since 2007, having his last music released on YouTube on 2nd January 2022.
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