Emerging singer-songwriter Matt Grandbois makes a commanding entrance with his debut album, Somewhere, Probably—a breathtaking 11-track journey that’s as emotionally raw as it is musically sophisticated. Today, Music Crowns is proud to premiere this deeply personal record, which arrives like a quiet revelation: tender, reflective, and unflinchingly honest.
Born from a pivotal life shift—his first time living alone in Washington, D.C.—Somewhere, Probably captures the transformative solitude that brought Grandbois face-to-face with truths he could no longer ignore. The result is a genre-fluid album that blends elements of indie pop, jazz, and acoustic soul with cinematic orchestration and singer-songwriter sensitivity. Think the storytelling depth of John Mayer, the lyrical vulnerability of Sufjan Stevens, and the harmonic elegance of jazz’s greats—all filtered through Matt’s unique, emotionally resonant lens.
From the aching restraint of “Lonely” and the wistful ache of “Maybe Someday,” to the tribute ballad “Live Like Paige” and the soul-searching anthem “Love Will Find Me,” Grandbois’s songwriting dives fearlessly into questions of identity, missed connection, and the courage it takes to be fully seen. Each track is a vignette of internal reckoning, shaped by lived experiences, unspoken love, and long-suppressed truths. Most notably, “Someone Else”—the genesis of the album—finds him navigating his feelings for someone close to him, capturing the emotional static of desire unexpressed.
What makes Somewhere, Probably so compelling isn’t just its thematic ambition, but the sonic polish and compositional finesse that defy debut expectations. Grandbois is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist whose early influences span from classical composers like Chopin to metalcore titans like Avenged Sevenfold—an eclectic foundation that informs the album’s layered, unexpected textures. This is a debut that sounds like the work of an artist who’s taken his time—and it shows.
In a world saturated with surface-level sound, Somewhere, Probably is a rare offering: reflective without being indulgent, emotionally intricate without losing its melodic clarity. It’s a project for anyone who’s ever felt lost in the noise of expectation—and longed to hear someone articulate what it means to find your voice, even when it shakes.
Stream Somewhere, Probably now, exclusively on Music Crowns, and discover an artist who’s not just worth watching—he’s worth feeling with.
