Matt Olson

Matt Olson is a multi-instrumentalist , singer/songwriter from Providence, RI that now resides in VT. He toured, collaborated, recorded and performed music with ‘Filthy Still’, a Providence band , for about six years. The band released three albums, toured year round and collaborated with an independent record label. ‘Filthy Still’ has since disbanded and Matt has been diligently working on an ambitious solo album that is soon to be released.Matt thrives from brainstorming, creating, perfecting and performing his music and cannot imagine another way of life. His uncanny ability to conceptualize and execute a song is striking. His material is raw but compelling. His lyrical content can be ominous yet thought provoking and leaves the listener contemplating life in a more profound manner. Matt’s talents are prolific and range from distinctive and crisp vocals to his ability to play a plethora of musical instruments. These instruments include; Guitar, Lap Steel, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro, Harmonica, Kazoo,Keyboards, Banjo, Melodica, and bass. Matt has the innate ability to take a simple yet clever song and transform it into an complex satire that takes the listener on a transcendental journey of self and world discovery.