Indie Folk · Chamber Pop · Hudson Valley, NY
For more than two decades, Matt Pond has quietly built one of the most enduring and emotionally resonant catalogs in indie rock. From early touchstones like Several Arrows Later and Emblems to fan-favorite records like The Dark Leaves and The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hand, his work has been praised by outlets including Pitchfork, NPR, and Rolling Stone. His songs have appeared in television and film, his live shows have cultivated fiercely loyal audiences across the U.S. and Europe, and his songwriting continues to evolve — cinematic, intimate, and unafraid of beauty.
Matt Pond PA has shared stages with artists across the indie landscape and remains a singular voice: literate, melodic, string-laced, and deeply human.
Notable: Named one of Rolling Stone’s “Ten Artists to Watch” · Appearances on Conan O’Brien · Songs featured in film and television · 13+ studio albums spanning 25 years
“Pond is an old-fashioned troubadour above all — a sleepless dreamer. His songs, held aloft by his genially emotional voice, are humble and introspective, even when they’re aloof.”— NPR Music
“If ‘Still Summer’ had been recorded by The Cars in 1984, it’d already be a classic.”— NPR Music
“Passionate, charming indie rock energy and intense vulnerability — The State of Gold soars as the band light our sound waves on fire.”— Atwood Magazine
“The band’s 10th album sounds at home among its many predecessors, satisfyingly reconciled between Matt Pond PA’s restless drive and its rustic roots.”— NPR Music, The State of Gold
“Several Arrows Later was met with much critical praise, including a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of Ten Artists to Watch.”— Polyvinyl Records
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