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Matt Maeson

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Matt Maeson
Birth nameMatthew Steven Mason[1]
Born (1993-01-17) January 17, 1993 (age 31)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
OriginVirginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websitemattmaeson.com

Matt Maeson (born January 17, 1993)[3] is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Virginia Beach, Virginia, signed to Neon Gold Records and Atlantic Records.[4]

Early life

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Maeson was raised in Gloucester, Virginia. His parents were juvenile delinquents who later became "musicianaries", eventually playing in Christian metal bands. He was banned from listening to secular rock music on the radio until he was a teenager. Maeson started playing the guitar when he was 15.[5] He performed at biker rallies and prisons with his parents' ministry.[6][3][7] Maeson's uncle, who was a part of the same ministry, was murdered.[3] Maeson's forearm tattoos "Born a sinner" and "Die a martyr" are inspired by his uncle's legacy.[3]

Personal life

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Maeson became engaged in 2020.[8] He and his wife have one child, a son named Joa, who was born in 2021.[9]

Career

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In November 2016, Maeson released his debut single "Cringe". In 2018, Maeson performed at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Forecastle. Prior to the release of his debut album Bank on the Funeral on April 5, 2019, he released two EPs, Who Killed Matt Maeson in 2017, and The Hearse in 2018.[6] In January 2019, his song "Cringe" reached No. 7 on the Adult Alternative Songs chart. The song later spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in August that year, the longest running number-one single by a new artist in 2019.[10] "Cringe" was certified gold by the RIAA on February 11, 2020. In August 2020, Maeson returned to number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart with "Hallucinogenics", which went on to top the Billboard Rock Airplay chart one week later. Maeson was featured in Illenium’s 2021 single “Heavenly Side” from their fourth full length studio album 'Fallen Embers'. Full studio album Never Had to Leave was released on August 26, 2022.[11]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US Heat.
[12]
Bank on the Funeral 10
Never Had to Leave
  • Released: August 26, 2022
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download
 25

Extended plays

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List of EPs with selected details
Title Details
Who Killed Matt Maeson
  • Released: March 31, 2017
  • Label: Neon Gold
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
The Hearse
  • Released: April 27, 2018
  • Labels: Neon Gold, Atlantic
  • Formats: Digital download, CD

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Alt.
[13] 		US
Rock
[14] 		US
AAA
[15] 		CAN
[16] 		CAN
Rock
[17]
"Cringe" 2016 1 3 7 — 12 Bank on the Funeral
"Go Easy" 2019 16 46 31 — 33
"Hallucinogenics" 1 13 2 80 13
"Nelsonwood Lane" 2021 — — — — — Never Had To Leave
"Blood Runs Red" 2022 22 — 22 — 35
"A Memory Away" — — — — —
"Problems" — — — — —
"Cut Deep" 23 — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

References

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  1. ^ Maeson, Matthew Steven. "ASCAP Ace Search". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  2. ^ "Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d Gokhman, Roman (September 26, 2018). "Matt Maeson found the straight and narrow on a long and winding road". Riff Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  4. ^ Quiles, Alyssa (April 5, 2019). "Matt Maeson captures '90s vibes in new music video—watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  5. ^ Photo, Sarah Waxberg (2022-10-05). "Interview: Who Saved Matt Maeson?". Soundigest. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  6. ^ a b "Matt Maeson". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "Matt Maeson". Paradigm Talent Agency. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  8. ^ Maeson, Matt (May 29, 2020). "get engaged during a pandemic: Check!". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  9. ^ Maeson, Matt (November 9, 2021). "welcomed my son into the world last week. Y'all say what's up to my boy Joa 👶🏼". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  10. ^ Rutherford, Kevin (August 21, 2019). "Matt Maeson Earns First Alternative Songs No. 1 With 'Cringe' in Record-Breaking Week For Soloists". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  11. ^ Walthall, Catherine (2022-08-26). "Matt Maeson 'Never Had to Leave' to Find What He Was Looking For". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  12. ^ "Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  13. ^ Billboard. "Artist Chart History – Matt Maeson". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  14. ^ Billboard. "Artist Chart History – Matt Maeson". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  15. ^ Billboard. "Artist Chart History – Matt Maeson". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  16. ^ Billboard. "Artist Chart History – Matt Maeson". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  17. ^ Billboard. "Artist Chart History – Matt Maeson". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  18. ^ a b "American certifications – Matt Maeson". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  19. ^ a b "Canadian certifications – Matt Maeson". Music Canada. Retrieved June 20, 2023.


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