Matthew McGrath

Songwriter | Producer | Music Educator

Based out of the Chicagoland area, Matthew McGrath is an independent artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has a passion for lifting up other independent artists.

Whether he is writing his next project, building educational frameworks to help artists level up their careers, or diving deep into track reviews for the indie community, Matthew’s mission remains the same: to create authentic music and lift up the community of creators doing the exact same thing. McGrath Music

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Submit your song for a chance to have it reviewed on my “Independent Artist Audit” or “Song Spotlight” social media series. I am always taking submissions and I tend to prioritize people that are supporting my page. Let’s lift each other up!

Independent Artist Audit Part 10 - today I review an ethereal grunge pop artist from Philadelphia called Caroline Quinn @caroline_quinn The song is called "CLANKER". I hope you enjoy! If you want a chance for me to feature your song, submit the form on my website (link is in my bio) and Keep Going!
Independent Artist Audit Part 9 - today I review an indie pop artist from Spain called Lound @lound.mp3 The song is called "BEAUTIFUL NOW". I hope you enjoy! If you want a chance for me to feature your song, submit the form on my website (link is in my bio) and Keep Going!
Independent Artist Audit Part 8 - today I review an Afro-fusion artist from Kenya called Nikki Wakaba @nikki_wakaba The song is called "On & On" and was produced by @cedz_imagination I hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, please submit the form on my website (link in my bio) and Keep Going!
Independent Artist Audit Part 7 - today I review an R&B/soul artist from London but currently based in LA - SEVN DAYZ @iamsevndayz The song is called "Crazy!" I hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, please submit the form on my website (link in my bio) and Keep Going.
Independent Artist Audit Part 6 - today I review an indie garage rock band from St. Augustine, Florida called "POCKET.KNIFE.DANCE.PARTY" @pocketknifedanceparty - the song is called "Crying in the Graveyard" If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, please submit the form on my website and Keep Going.
On April 28th I started a series of reviewing songs from independent artists and posting feedback on them I received one submission from the first post I have since received hundreds of submissions. I am floored with the quality of music I’m hearing from you. I am listening to your songs and prioritizing a mix of genres and locations to feature Some people leave when it goes 3 days without a response from me. No judgement, I get it But there’s lots of you out there hustling, supporting and getting my attention. I see you. I myself am an independent artist, which is what inspired me to start this journey. This is my song “The Fire Inside”. It's s about me not giving up. You shouldn’t give up either. I’m doing my best to get your music heard! We're just getting started Keep. Going.
Independent Artist Audit Part 5 - today I review a Soul Rap artist from Denver, Colorado - Jordan Gauson @jordan.gauson The song is called "Journey" - I hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, please follow me and submit the form on my website (link in my bio)
Independent Artist Audit Part 4 - today I review a pop/singer-songwriter from NJ - Songbird @songbirdofficialmusic The song is called "Dry Land" - hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, please follow me and fill out the form on my website (link in my bio)
Independent Artist Audit Part 3 - today I review a duo from Central California - A.P.L.O @young_aplo and Boodah Akil @boodahakil - hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, follow me and fill out the submission form on my website (link in bio)
Independent Artist Audit Part 2 - today I review an Australian singer-songwriter called Caleb Foster @calebfostermusic - the song is called "Should've Stayed Home". Enjoy!
Independent Artist Audit Part 10 - today I review an ethereal grunge pop artist from Philadelphia called Caroline Quinn @caroline_quinn The song is called "CLANKER". I hope you enjoy! If you want a chance for me to feature your song, sub
Independent Artist Audit Part 9 - today I review an indie pop artist from Spain called Lound @lound.mp3 The song is called "BEAUTIFUL NOW". I hope you enjoy! If you want a chance for me to feature your song, submit the form on my website
Independent Artist Audit Part 8 - today I review an Afro-fusion artist from Kenya called Nikki Wakaba @nikki_wakaba The song is called "On & On" and was produced by @cedz_imagination I hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me t
Independent Artist Audit Part 7 - today I review an R&B/soul artist from London but currently based in LA - SEVN DAYZ @iamsevndayz The song is called "Crazy!" I hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, pleas
Independent Artist Audit Part 6 - today I review an indie garage rock band from St. Augustine, Florida called "POCKET.KNIFE.DANCE.PARTY" @pocketknifedanceparty - the song is called "Crying in the Graveyard" If you'd like a chance
On April 28th I started a series of reviewing songs from independent artists and posting feedback on them I received one submission from the first post I have since received hundreds of submissions. I am floored with the quality of music I’m
Independent Artist Audit Part 5 - today I review a Soul Rap artist from Denver, Colorado - Jordan Gauson @jordan.gauson The song is called "Journey" - I hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, please follow me
Independent Artist Audit Part 4 - today I review a pop/singer-songwriter from NJ - Songbird @songbirdofficialmusic The song is called "Dry Land" - hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, please follow me and fi
Independent Artist Audit Part 3 - today I review a duo from Central California - A.P.L.O @young_aplo and Boodah Akil @boodahakil - hope you enjoy! If you'd like a chance for me to review your song, follow me and fill out the submission form on my we
Independent Artist Audit Part 2 - today I review an Australian singer-songwriter called Caleb Foster @calebfostermusic - the song is called "Should've Stayed Home". Enjoy!