A singer and songwriter who has been honing his songwriting craft since the age of 8, Matt Deangelis is based in Turnersville, New Jersey. His involved and twisting vocal melodies, with their trace of drama and baroque melodies bring to mind the music of Natalie Mering’s Weyes Blood, while his intricate song building and his fluency with leading motion and harmonic rhythms give the music a classical feel that is akin to a toned-down early Muse.

‘For Better’ is a call for action about how interpersonal relationships between people are degrading and how life itself is getting more and more complicated by the day. Featuring Deangelis’s gorgeous songwriting, ‘For Better’ is home to dazzling chord sequences and intimate vocal belts, as well as a thunderous bridge section that showcase Deangelis’s inner rock talent. For a song calling for listeners to simplify their lives, ‘For Better’ is a deliciously intricate piece of work that features complex harmonic rhythm. 

The fulfilling mix is also not to be ignored, ‘For Better’ is a wonderfully produced cut with a searing guitar solo and a powerful arrangement that all lands exactly where they should. This introspective cut looks outwards and gives precious advice while being fascinating in its structure and melodies. A fantastic new release by Matt Deangelis.  

Turnersville artist Matt DeAngelis has unveiled his newest single and music video, “Rock And A Hard Place.” The song features one of the most beautifully crafted tight rock structures I’ve encountered this year.

DeAngelis and his seasoned bandmates Billy Kennedy (guitar), Eric Bishop (bass), and Dan Pettolina (drums) have created something extraordinary here. Their chemistry, built over years of collaboration, shines in every riff, groove, and beat. Recorded at the famed Gradwell House and Musically Speaking Studios, the track immerses you in a “comfortable groove,” as Matt describes it, but don’t mistake comfort for complacency. This song dares to go further, its length and complexity inviting listeners to reflect deeply on their own battles with rejection.

Lyrically, “Rejection” is raw, relatable, and brimming with defiance:

“To the rest of them, I’m just the same
But rejection is my middle name.”

DeAngelis turns vulnerability into a badge of honor, flipping the narrative on failure and transforming it into a declaration of strength. The punchy lines and resilient tone feel like a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever faced a closed door; and just when you think it’s all about surviving, he delivers the ultimate twist:

“To the rest of them, I’m just the same
But winner, winner is my middle name.”

Musically, the electric guitar steals the spotlight, channeling the timeless energy of Matt’s idols while carving out his own space in the modern rock scene. The interplay between the soaring guitar solos, steady rhythm section, and DeAngelis’ emotive vocals makes Rejection a track that resonates long after the final chord fades.

Whether you’re grinding through your dreams, bouncing back from setbacks, or simply seeking a reminder that the fight is worth it, Rejection is your soundtrack; and always remember that the end of one road is just the beginning of another! 

DeAngelis’ mellow version features acoustic guitars, but also the echoing of electric guitar strums in the background near the middle of the song instead of the violins in the original track. The acoustic rock song was recorded at Musically Speaking Studios, and produced by DeAngelis himself, along with Billy Kennedy and John DeAngelis. 

“In the end, we are all nothing but dust in the wind,” shared DeAngelis. “But the earth will remain forever and the future of our children’s children’s children is at stake. Let’s make a change now to make the world a safer and healthier place before it’s too late.”

He adds that this cover’s goal is to spread awareness about climate change, and promote positivity in order to make a quick difference in the world for future generations. In his point of view, we should be mindful and take care of this planet, since we will return to dust eventually. Hence, “Dust in the Wind” represents the human race’s inevitable end.

Based in Turnersville, New Jersey, Matt DeAngelis, and his band are an established musical force who, while having only been together 5 years, already have a number of solid releases and have been met with considerable success. Composed of DeAngelis on piano and vocals, supported by Billy Kennedy’s guitars, Eric Bishop’s bass, and Cole Huredek’s drums, the 4-piece are capable of creating a truly immersive piece of music.

‘Chasin’ Rainbows’ is a song about sticking to our dreams, taking pleasure in their pursuit, and knowing that half the fun is in the journey itself. To drive home this uplifting message the band are employing an effusive and warm mix of their traditional instrumental palette and using it, alongside the song’s nuanced composition, to create a really lush vibe of soul pop. The solid piece of songwriting on ‘Chasin’ Rainbows’ can be defined by its fusion of melancholic verses with optimistic hooks, and by DeAngelis’s intricate and intimate vocal delivery, showcasing his emotional range and his heartfelt performance.

‘Chasin’ Rainbows’ is a simply gorgeous piece of music. Easy to love and with a message that’s only got positivity in mind, it is a great addition to the band’s steadily growing repertoire.

The song’s themes encourage trusting in God and finding inner freedom by letting go.

“Free At Last” aims to inspire audiences around the globe to embrace positivity and accept what we can’t control… in the end, guiding us to finding inner peace and appreciating the world’s beauty, in spite of the occasional negative vibes and emotions that might hit us.

Matt DeAngelis, is a 25-year-old singer/songwriter from Southern New Jersey who has been dedicated to spreading positivity and advocating for climate change and mental health since his youth, especially that he has been diagnosed with an OCD/anxiety disorder, he has so much heart to continue on and change the world to a much better place.

Matt takes us on an acoustic/classic rock journey through the audio and visual worlds with his latest song “Free At Last”…the song hits the emotional and artistic bullseyes…

…along with the song drops the music video for it too, a professionally and artistically shot video that uses light, shadow, and colors masterfully along with beautifully shot moments and great camera movement…all of that builds up to an engaging experience from the start to the end.

Melodically, it’s super catchy…

Lyrically, emotionally charged…

…and from a vocal performance point of view, Matt is an absolutely brilliant singer who has a mesmerizing range…from the subtle and emotional delivery to the grit of rock vocals and everything in between, Matt showcases all of his talents within a brilliant artistic context, making “Free At Last” an instantly memorable hit for all audiences.

We wish all the best to the brilliant Matt DeAngelis, and can’t wait for more releases.

Cheers!

Matt DeAngelis smoothly opened All Good Things with colorful melodies and warm soothing vocals, sending chill uplifting vibes from the very first note. His deeply emotional sound and mellow flow softly carry the listeners throughout the song’s well-written and arranged melodies, introducing a multi-layered structure with piano, guitars, and big atmospheric orchestrations in perfect harmony and beautifully flowing progression. DeAngelis’ authentic writing skills are clearly shown in All Good Things’ organic shifts and how he crafted his compositions, transferring his emotions to the listeners and boosting their mood with his uplifting bright sound.

All Good Things is a dreamy tune with solid writing by Matt DeAngelis, his sincere feelings flow smoothly through his melodies deeply touching his listeners and offering a chill sound experience that they’d start their day with or relax to it with a drink at the end of their day. Looking forward to more from Matt Deangelis, keep on rocking. Cheers!

Matt Deangelis kickstarted Speak For A Moment with an open sound and bright melodies, promising an uplifting mellow tune. Deangelis‘ heavy use of piano and its clever layering with the guitar and vocal melodies reminds me a lot of 70s progressive heavyweights, he managed to create a powerful harmony between his elements resulting in an organically fluid structure with a solid progression and catchy flow. Speak For A Moment has a smooth dynamic pace with keyboards and guitar licks and solos that keep the listeners hooked, its streaming structure moves with a smooth progression towards a bigger and catchier sound, all led by Matt Deangelis‘ vocals that control the song’s twists and turns.

Speak For A Moment is a chill catchy song with fluid melodies and detailed arrangement that shows Matt Deangelis‘ strong writing skills. He managed to handle his elements very well, producing a well-written entertaining structure that’s filled with colorful vibes and movements, showing his knowledge of his direction and attention to detail. Looking forward to more from Matt Deangelis, keep on rocking. Cheers!

Do you ever wonder…do we as a human race have any hope of solving our challenges? Fighting together instead of each other?

Well, you’re not the only one.

In fact, the rising singer/songwriter Matt DeAngelis from New Jersey, USA is actually thinking about the same…and singing about it too. 

Matt is leveraging his experience and talent in songwriting to talk about real-world issues and the hope we can cling to if we want to get out of these times safely.

His latest song “Can’t Write About Today” is an indie rock hit that has its music video too.

The video is shot professionally and on par with the most recent of music videos that’s coming out from the big names in the industry.

“Can’t Write About Today” was actually created during the hard times that Matt went through…

But what makes Matt different, is not just his musical talents and abilities, but his ability to reroute the hardships he went through into something that can help bring people together.

Matt works with amazing talents to get his musical thoughts out in the world…and these include…

Billy Kennedy on guitars/producer

Eric Bishop on bass

Dan Pettolina on drums and timpani.

…and of course Matt DeAngelis, singer/songwriter, piano, Minimoog, mellotron, Kronos…

“Can’t Write About Today” is an indie rock song that has a message to share with the world and presented in the highest production value package that includes amazing sounding recording, a heartfelt vocal performance and a slew of amazing musicians…Matt is sure to turn heads and win hearts over.

Matt, we can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next…wishing you all the best.

Cheers!

Hailing from the town of Turnersville, New Jersey, Matt DeAngelis is an indie singer

Songwriter whose music reminded me of the warm, earthy, and accessible vibes of The Frays. This strain of indie pop that leans a bit on rock’s heavy hand usually creates interesting blends of sounds and vibes, think someone removed the distortion from Linkin Park. What Matt DeAngelis offers to further this is a quite unique vocal performance, with an impressive range, control, and an incredibly well “acted” performance. The composition of this song is simplistic and straightforward, but with a delicious rhythmic twist in the chorus, in which the song literally skips a beat, things are kept fresh and exciting throughout. 

The vocals that go incredibly high and play all over the place, before demanding a change in our ways in that chorus as that beat is dropped is an eye-opening moment that immediately grabs the attention. The inspired lyrics that discuss how opinions have tended more and more to become polarized in recent years, enticing more fights than constructive discussions, are rich and compelling, and an awesome guitar solo near the end is absolutely euphoric.

Change Your Ways is an energizing, amped-up pop number from the talented Matt DeAngelis. With thought-provoking lyrics, impressive performances across the board, neat musical shifts and ideas, and a complete-sounding production, this song is a delicious meal that you’ll find yourself coming back to time and time again.