Brett Matthews is a genre-blending artist from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, known for fusing R&B,
Pop, Country, and Folk into a melancholic, nostalgic, and emotionally resonant sound. Often
compared to Bon Iver, City & Colour, and Noah Kahan, Brett pairs haunting melodies with
introspective lyrics.
Since launching his career performing with Canadian hip-hop artist Classified in 2019, he has
played over 100 shows across Canada, including standout sets at JUNOfest 2024 and the 2025
ECMA Awards Gala. His breakout single, “If I Die Today” (featuring Classified), earned over 300
radio spins, won Country Release of the Year at the 2025 ECMAs, and placed 2nd in the 2023
American Songwriter Competition, judged by Julia Michaels, Jelly Roll, and Tommy Lee.
Brett has been nominated for two ECMAs, performed at major festivals including SRXP,
Laketown Shakedown, Tall Pines, and Taste of Edmonton, and received national media
coverage on CTV, CBC, Virgin Radio, and more. With over 350,000 Spotify streams, 1.5 million
Instagram views, and a new project in the works, Brett continues to evolve his sound—pushing
deeper into honest storytelling and genre-blending melodies that resonate on a national stage.