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Matt Mays (born August 10, 1979, in Hamilton, Ontario, and raised in Nova Scotia) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of Matt Mays & El Torpedo, a rock music group based in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia and New York City. Previously, Mays was a member of a Canadian indie band The Guthries.

After departing The Guthries to embark on a solo career, Mays released his self-titled debut which maintained the rootsy, laid-back feel of his earlier work but also had a decidedly more rock vibe. The solo debut caused quite a stir across Canada and went on to be nominated to two Juno Awards (New Artist & Adult Alternative Album).

Mays followed this up with the first Matt Mays & El Torpedo album, recorded with the live band he had formed to tour in support of the Matt Mays album. Matt Mays & El Torpedo had quickly evolved into one of Canada’s best live acts. Produced with Grammy Award-winner Don Smith (Tom Petty, Keith Richards), the album’s first single “Cocaine Cowgirl” was a massive hit and the album went on to win four East Coast Music Awards in 2006. The band began working in the US as well, the highlight of which was an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show.

Just when everyone had him tagged as a Tom Petty inspired rock and roller Mays veered off in another direction, producing the music for ill-fated When the Angels Make Contact film. While it confounded many fans the album was a critical success and went on to be nominated for another Juno in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category. Matt put together an eight piece band to tour the music and visuals from When The Angels Make Contact.
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  • jabbottman

    Coyote Rocks, any plans to drop into Buffalo/Cleveland/Pittsburgh??

    2 May 3:25pm Reply

  • thetimeiisnow

    Indio

    28 Apr 12:31am Reply

  • Sunshine1984

    I've been listening to his songs all the way from Ottawa to Mont Laurier and back and what a great journey it was!

    12 Dec 2012 Reply

  • Zeljin

    Great Music! Even better live!

    23 Nov 2012 Reply

  • krustywazoo

    Just listened to his new record. Need to listen to his other stuff.

    19 Oct 2012 Reply

  • IndiePanda

    Just hearing the new album and it's very great, like it:)

    15 Sep 2012 Reply

  • the-cause

    Most underrated Canadian artist. [2] His solo stuff & with El Torpedo. It's a shame. How so many people can not know about & love his music is beyond me.

    26 Jul 2012 Reply

  • Ninja1980

    Most underrated Canadian artist.

    22 Oct 2011 Reply

  • tayatagi

    There was a song on the radio by Matt Mays that I liked but they didn't say the name of the song. I wish I knew what it was.

    3 Aug 2010 Reply

  • annaniem

    so excited for saturday's show in vancouver. careful, we just might not let you leave :)

    25 Feb 2010 Reply

  • groovecookie

    ~<3 love and kisses ~<3

    9 Nov 2008 Reply

  • pinklady09

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    8 Aug 2008 Reply

  • GageAnstey

    Great band, truly overlooked. Keep on rocking for the Maritimes. \m/(>.<)\m/

    31 Jan 2008 Reply

  • Fireworkss

    Wasn't meant to be is this week's Free Single of the week in the Canadian iTunes store, and it's not too bad.

    17 Jan 2007 Reply

  • GG_NextMatt

    WHEN ANGELS MAKE CONTACT!

    9 Nov 2006 Reply

  • Howie87

    Was suggested him yeterday, he is excellent

    7 Oct 2006 Reply

  • GG_NextMatt

    I love the Matt Mays song with Buck 65

    7 Oct 2006 Reply

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