Hear Matt in 'Battlefield 6: Season 5'!

October 07, 2026 / Matt Forbes

Vegas, baby! 🎲 I’m thrilled to reveal that I was asked to provide the soundtrack for the launch of the hugely anticipated @Battlefield 6: Season 5 — out on all gaming platforms October 13! 💥

@CallumAu and I arranged “I’m Gonna Live Till I Die” to conjure up the electricity of ‘old Las Vegas’, so when Electronic Arts approached me to use the track for this official launch trailer, it was a full circle moment!

You can stream the track everywhere or find it on my new CD ‘Singles Only’: lnk.to/GonnaLive Be sure to check out the full trailer on YouTube below. My sincere thanks to Bill Meadows, Nick Clark and the team at EA for this incredible opportunity!

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New Album: 'Singles Only' (CD)

September 29, 2026 / Matt Forbes

You asked for it…and now it’s here! I am ecstatic to finally announce that my brand-new album ‘Singles Only’ will be dropping on CD Friday, October 16th!

This is the long-awaited compilation of the 22 digital singles that I’ve produced between 2019 and 2026...it’s two albums for the price of one! Featuring arrangements by Callum Au and co-produced with GRAMMY® winners Justin Moshkevich and Nicholai Baxter, this premium CD comes with a 12-page booklet featuring full liner notes, photos and original album artwork.

This is something that SO many of you have requested, so I am thrilled to finally make this available. The CD will ship worldwide and you can currently pre-order it here: lnk.to/SinglesOnly

Please note: this initial pressing is limited to 500 copies, so grab yours today before it sells out!

Buy the CD Here

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'Sinatra at the Sands' 60th in Las Vegas!

September 21, 2026 / Matt Forbes

Las Vegas, NV — SiriusXM’s ’Siriusly Sinatra' and Vic’s Las Vegas are pleased to present a special one-night-only concert honoring the 60th Anniversary of ‘Sinatra at the Sands’ — a swingin’ musical celebration dedicated to one of the most iconic recordings and musical collaborations in Las Vegas history.

On Thursday, November 5 at 8 PM, Vic’s will turn back the clock to the golden age of Las Vegas, celebrating Frank Sinatra’s legendary 1966 residency at the Copa Room and his unforgettable collaboration with Count Basie & His Orchestra.

Starring acclaimed recording artists, Matt Forbes and Dave Damiani — and backed by an impressive 17-piece big band — the evening will capture the swagger, sophistication, and unmistakable sound that defined Sinatra’s Las Vegas era.

Beyond the iconic tracks of ‘Sinatra at the Sands’, this 95-minute performance will revisit selections from Sinatra’s other celebrated albums with Count Basie — including 1962’s ‘Sinatra–Basie’ (arranged by Neal Hefti) and 1964’s ‘It Might As Well Be Swing’ (arranged by Quincy Jones). Audiences will have the rare opportunity to hear these songs performed using the original, seldom-heard arrangements — generously on loan from the Sinatra Family archive.

Best of all? Highlights from the show will be broadcast on SiriusXM’s ’Siriusly Sinatra’ (Channel 70) and made available on-demand thru the SiriusXM app.

Guests can look forward to an unforgettable, star-studded night celebrating the music and legacy of Sinatra and Basie, along with special prix-fixe dining options and the new “Sinatra At The Sands" 60th Anniversary 5-CD box set from Frank Sinatra Enterprises / Universal Music Group — which features 5 previously unreleased full-length shows from Sinatra and Count Basie’s legendary January/February 1966 residency.

Buy Tickets Here

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New Single! "The World We Knew (Over and Over)"

June 26, 2026 / Matt Forbes

Canadian pop crooner Matt Forbes returns with “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” giving Frank Sinatra's 1967 classic a bold cinematic makeover.

Arranged by Callum Au (Josh Groban, RAYE) and recorded at Hollywood's legendary EastWest Studios (where Sinatra recorded his original 1967 version), the track was co-produced with GRAMMY-winner Justin Moshkevich and features guitarist Andrew Synowiec.

Stream + download the track everywhere: lnk.to/WorldWeKnew

Director of Photography: Daniel Marks

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New Single! "Lazy River" Bobby Darin @ 90

May 14, 2026 / Matt Forbes

Matt Forbes celebrates Bobby Darin's 90th with a swinging new version of "Lazy River". Bobby and arranger Dick Behrke put their stamp on this Hoagy Carmichael & Sidney Arodin classic in 1960, and now Matt and arranger, Callum Au (Josh Groban, RAYE) have given it a Darin-inspired reworking 66 years later! Stream + download it here: lnk.to/LazyRiver

Co-produced with GRAMMY-winner Justin Moshkevich, this 1931 classic gets a big band makeover at the legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood and features Alex Budman on Clarinet and Andrew Synowiec on Banjo and Guitar!

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SiriusXM in Nashville with Chris Isaak & Crystal Gayle!

May 11, 2026 / Matt Forbes

I’m thrilled to be joining a terrific line-up of performers, headlined by Chris Isaak and Crystal Gayle, to ring in the 3rd anniversary of Sinatra Bar & Lounge in Nashville.

Join us in-person on Saturday, May 16th from 5pm to 8pm CT, OR tune-in on SiriusXM’s ‘Siriusly Sinatra’ (channel 70) to listen to the live broadcast, featuring interviews and performances from myself and this great line-up. The event will be hosted by Tony Renaud and Lisa Addeo and also feature Mandy Barnett, Dave Damiani and Joe Piscopo.

Tickets and more information can be found here:

3rd Anniversary Celebration

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New Single! "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die"

April 16, 2026 / Matt Forbes

Canadian pop crooner Matt Forbes taps into the electricity, swagger and swing of vintage Vegas with his bold new take on “I’m Gonna Live Till I Die”. Stream + download the track here: lnk.to/GonnaLive

Featuring a new arrangement by Callum Au (Josh Groban, RAYE) and co-produced with GRAMMY-winner Justin Moshkevich, the track was recorded with a killer big band of LA's finest at the legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood and features Brian Scanlon on Alto Sax 🎷

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New Single! "I Get A Kick Out Of You"

March 26, 2026 / Matt Forbes

It's a classic 'Cole' cut! Backed by a killer band of LA’s finest, Matt puts his stamp on Cole Porter's “I Get A Kick Out Of You”. Matt and arranger Callum Au (Josh Groban, Michael Buble) dusted off an obscure, previously-unrecorded Nelson Riddle arrangement from 1965 and gave it a proper makeover 60 years later! Stream + download the track here: lnk.to/IGetAKick

Co-produced with GRAMMY-winner Justin Moshkevich at the historic EastWest Studios in Hollywood and featuring Jason Fabus on Tenor Sax.

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New Single! "L-O-V-E"

February 12, 2026 / Matt Forbes

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Canadian pop crooner Matt Forbes and arranger Callum Au put a swingin' new, Count Basie-inspired spin on "L-O-V-E". Originally made famous by Nat King Cole in 1964, you can stream + download this new version here: http://lnk.to/L-O-V-E

Co-produced with GRAMMY-winner Justin Moshkevich at the legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood and featuring Jason Fabus on flute and tenor sax.

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New Concert Date: Palm Springs!

November 25, 2025 / Matt Forbes

Just announced! Acclaimed Canadian pop crooner Matt Forbes will headline Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, backed by his powerhouse 12-piece Vintage Pop Orchestra on Thursday, March 5, 2026!

Don't miss out on an opportunity to re-live the style and swagger of this bygone era with Matt's unmistakable brand of 'vintage pop'. He's already played multiple sold-out engagements in this room — so consider this your friendly heads-up: seats will go fast! Tickets start from just $17 — and yes, they also make a dangerously good Christmas gift: lnk.to/MattPalmSprings

Presented by Carousel Show and Take Five Entertainment.

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New Single! "Dream On Little Dreamer"

October 17, 2025 / Matt Forbes

My newest single is OUT! We’re bringing back all the swagger of 1965 with “Dream On Little Dreamer” — a bold reimagining of the Perry Como hit, penned by Nashville duo Fred Burch & Jan Crutchfield.

Featuring a killer new arrangement from Callum Au and co-produced with GRAMMY-winner Justin Moshkevich at EastWest Studios in Hollywood...it’s Tormé meets Tarantino!

Stream + download the track here: lnk.to/LittleDreamer

With special thanks to this phenomenal band behind me; @dcmarks who filmed (and lit) this video brilliantly; Phil Levine and Thea Prevalsky for their invaluable engineering and Gus Borner and the @igloo_music family for making all the magic possible!

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New Single! "Almost Like Being In Love"

February 28, 2025 / Matt Forbes

My new single “Almost Like Being In Love” is OUT everywhere! 🎷🩵 Featuring a swingin’ new chart by @CallumAu played to perfection by this incredible band, I co-produced this with GRAMMY-winner Justin Moshkevich @eastweststudios in Hollywood 🔥 Watch + stream the full track on YouTube, Spotify, Apple/iTunes, Amazon and everywhere else: http://lnk.to/AlmostLike

With very special thanks to this sensational group of musicians; @dcmarks who filmed (and lit) us all brilliantly; Phil Levine and Thea Prevalsky for their invaluable engineering and Gus Borner and the @igloo_music family for making all the magic possible!

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'The Grinch' wraps for the season!

January 10, 2025 / Matt Forbes

What fun! We’re done! 💚 After 9 cities and 71 performances my time with the Broadway national tour of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical has come to an end. What a joy and privilege it’s been to tour as the Mean One. I’m so grateful for the incredible audiences and lasting friendships that came out of this experience. My sincere thanks to our remarkable cast and crew, @murnanecastingnyc, our creatives, especially Peter Leigh-Nilsen and the band who made every performance sound like opening night! 🔥 Til next time, Who-ville!

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See Matt as 'The Grinch' On Tour!

October 22, 2024 / Matt Forbes

BIG NEWS! I am thrilled to announce I’ll be playing ‘The Grinch’ in the Broadway national tour of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical”!

I’ll be leading the ‘Young Max’ company across 9 US cities this November and December. I saw the brilliant Patrick Page play this role several times as a drama student at NYU Tisch and knew it was a part I HAD to play — so this is a real full circle moment! Tickets are on sale now at: http://grinchmusical.com and our tour dates can be found below!

My sincere thanks to Chad and everyone Murnane Casting and to Bob Richard and Peter Leigh-Nilson for entrusting me with this incredible part. Be sure to follow Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical and I’ll look forward to seeing you all on the road!!

SPRINGFIELD, MO ● HAMMONS HALL NOVEMBER 4 - 7, 2024

LITTLE ROCK, AR ● ROBINSON CENTER NOVEMBER 9 - 10, 2024

TAMPA, FL ● STRAZ CENTER NOVEMBER 12 - 17, 2024

COLUMBIA, SC ● KOGER CENTER NOVEMBER 19 - 21, 2024

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ ● STATE THEATRE NOVEMBER 23 - 24, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA ● MILLER THEATER NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 1, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH ● PALACE THEATRE DECEMBER 3 - 8, 2024

BOSTON, MA ● BOCH CENTER DECEMBER 10 - 23, 2024

NORFOLK, VA ● CHRYSLER HALL DECEMBER 26 - 29, 2024

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Voice of 'The Chairman's Lounge' on SiriusXM

May 28, 2024 / Matt Forbes

Hey gang! I’m excited to announce that I’m the “voice” of @SiriusXM’s newest channel: ‘The Chairman’s Lounge’ 🎙️ Presented by ‘Siriusly Sinatra’, this Xtra channel offers a cool, curated mix of @Sinatra hits, hip instrumentals, and finger-snapping favorites from Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, yours truly and more! Streaming now exclusively on the SiriusXM app.

My sincere thanks to Charlie Pignone, Brian DeNicola, Lou Simon and the Sinatra Family for inviting me to be a part of this!

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New Single! "Charade" for Mancini's 100th

May 24, 2024 / Matt Forbes

@CallumAu and I are celebrating @HenryMancini’s 100th with a bold, swingin’ new take on his 1963 hit: “Charade” 💥 Co-produced with GRAMMY winner Justin Moshkevich at the historic @eastweststudios in Hollywood. Watch + stream it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and everywhere else: lnk.to/OurCharade

With very special thanks to this sensational group of musicians; @dcmarks who filmed (and lit) us all brilliantly; Phil Levine and Thea Prevalsky for their invaluable engineering and Gus Borner and the @igloo_music family for making all the magic possible!

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"In Conversation with Charles Pignone" on Siriusly Sinatra

May 01, 2024 / Matt Forbes

Beginning May 1st, my “In Conversation” special with Charles Pignone (Author and President of Frank Sinatra Enterprises) will air on @SiriusXM’s Siriusly Sinatra (Channel 70) 🎙️ Charlie and I discuss my music, my influences and play a lot of deep cuts from Frank, Tony, Bobby Darin and more! Available NOW on-demand thru the SiriusXM app, or catch it when it airs live:

Wed 5/1 3pm ET
Sun 5/5 10am ET
Thur 5/9 7pm ET
Wed 5/15 1pm ET
Fri 5/17 5pm ET
Mon 5/20 8pm ET
Sat 5/25 11pm ET
Wed 5/29 4pm ET

A BIG thank you to Charlie, Brian DeNicola and the Sinatra family for having me and their continued support!

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Los Angeles Times: Essential Pick for Jazz in LA

March 06, 2024 / Matt Forbes

A BIG thank you to Christopher Reynolds at the Los Angeles Times for the incredible feature on my residency at The Dresden. I clocked in over 1100 performances with the great Marty & Elayne, so for Jesse Goddard and I to be carrying the torch for this great music at this iconic venue is a huge honor.

The last 15 months would not have been possible without my sensational co-conspirator and songstress, Jesse willing this into existence; Mark and Jim Ferraro for the opportunity and the incredible Dave Moscoe, Bill Markus and drummers Steve Pemberton, Kendall Kay and Todd Tatum for keeping things so artfully swingin’. You can catch us every 2nd and 4th Friday — 9pm thru 12:15am!

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New Single! "My Funny Valentine"

February 09, 2024 / Matt Forbes

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, my new single "𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲" is OUT NOW. Stream the track here: lnk.to/FunnyVal

Arranged by Callum Au and co-produced with GRAMMY winner Justin Moshkevich, this new version is inspired by the brassy, bluesy sounds of Henry Mancini + Count Basie. Featuring a killer big band of LA’s finest, it features Jason Fabus on Alto Sax — plus drummer Jake Reed playing Shelly Manne’s original “Pink Panther” triangle!

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New Concert Date: Palm Springs for Modernism Week!

January 17, 2024 / Matt Forbes

I’m excited to announce I’ll be returning to Jazzville Palm Springs at Agua Caliente Casino just in time for Modernism Week — Thursday, February 15th at 7pm.

I’ve been asked to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s famous 1962 World Tour with Sextet which culminated in the ‘Live In Paris’ album. I’ll be joined by 6 of LA’s finest: Carey Frank (keys), Cooper Appelt (bass), Kevin van den Elzen (drums), Will Brahm (guitar), Jake Chapman (Vibes) and Jason Fabus (Woodwinds). This is a rare opportunity to hear these songs in this format and will be a fun departure from my own music! Reserve your seats today by following this link: Buy Tickets

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