Matthew James Lyons is a singer-songwriter from Sydney who finds himself tangled within the strings that tie folk and country with melodic pop. Having written, recorded and performed for the past 25 years, Lyons is dedicated to the eternal pursuit of honing his craft. 

Initially inspired by Paul Simon and The Beatles, Lyons’ songs feature a distinct melodicism and unique wordplay. Further inspired by icons including Paul Kelly, Jackson Browne and Neil Young, Lyons’ songs are informed by the singer-songwriter tradition to embody thoughtful and reflective writing that is equally intimate and evocative. 

Matthew James Lyons’ live performances confirm the intimacy of his songwriting. He delivers his songs with raw emotion and fragility, stirring audiences into a shared connectedness. And while just as suited to the accompaniment of a full band, it is his unique vocal delivery that transcends to the listener’s ear and heart. Think Elliott Smith meets Neil Young in acoustic mode. 

Matthew James Lyons has shared the stage with the likes of Jon Auer (Posies/Big Star), Christine Anu, Youth Group & Matthew Barber (Canada). He was included on the Sydney Blues & Roots Festival list of artists in 2012. He was a semi-finalist in the Unsigned Only Songwriting Competition in 2018. ‘Take Me Out Tonight’ from his EP EVERYTHING THAT WAS received airplay on Triple J. ‘One Day at a Time’ from his debut LP RELICS received radio airplay on local and international radio.

SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN (2026), Lyons’ upcoming release, is a collection of deeply personal songs that explore the fragile balance of hope and despair that can exist within relationships and the individual trials of the human condition. 

'Sway', the upcoming LP, Somewhere In Between, is released on all streaming platforms on April 20, 2021.