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About Mathew

Discover Mathew’s 50-year journey as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Mathew Thornton

Songs Inspired by Nature and Culture

Mathew's music celebrates the beauty of our world through songs that reflect our nature and culture. Each track tells a story, weaving together lyrics that resonate with the experiences of life.

A Unique Sound in a Cookie-Cutter World

In a world of formulaic music, our sound defies easy labels. Blending singer-songwriter, progressive folk, and alt-country, it offers a harmonically rich and fresh musical perspective beyond standard genres.

Alternately Dark and Whimsical

The songs navigate a spectrum of emotions, capturing both the dark and whimsical aspects of life. This duality creates a rich listening experience that invites you to explore the depths of human emotion through sound.

A blue pencil on a spiral notebook resting on an acoustic guitar.

The Colors of Real Music

Mathew believes in the power of authentic music. As he puts it:


“Music is like food to me. So many flavors. I love to taste them all. It’s visual art, with all the colors in the universe. All the textures. There is so much abundance that I cannot stay in one place. One genre. There are too many emotions—to breathe through, to feel, to swim in—that I need to pursue. Musically. To resonate. Bright, dark, deep, silly, soaring, static. Crazed. To play. To listen. I love it.”

From Tracks to Tables: Mathew’s Artistic Evolution

“Mathew is a lifelong musician with many years of studio experience. For many years he was a composer and session musician in the Chicago ad music scene where he ran the Track attack Music house, creating TV and Radio spots for Kelloggs, General Mills, Ford Motor Company, Gatorade, and many other national clients for the city’s top ad agencies. 


After 25 years in the ad music game he pursued another creative outlet and worked as a master craftsmen designing and building furniture in his shop called Zincsmith, specializing in zinc, copper and woodwork projects. His work can be found across America in restaurants and fine homes.” 


Mathew Thornton is proud to be a member of the Folk Alliance Midwest Region 


A Voyage Through Life's Melodies

Join us on this musical journey, where every song is an exploration of life’s rich tapestry.

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