Josh Matthews Releases New Album 'Co-Patriot'

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Urban-folk: certainly a new mix of genres, but nonetheless, perfected by newcomer Josh Matthews.

The artist has been compared to the talented Atmosphere and Jackson Brown - and mixes two completely different genres to create an eclectic and unique assortment of tracks. His music has been described as "a standout for its innovative and experimental approach to folk," as Record Dept.

recently stated.

Matthews released his newest album 'Co-Patriot' yesterday, which can be heard on Soundcloud below. The album is a mix of different genres, as stated before, with a unique sound that the industry really has yet to hear.

The brave and explorative artist takes you on a journey through the hustling hard times of becoming a young musician.

The mix of folk and hip-hop, two genres that can greatly portray true feelings, brings out these emotions and puts them perfectly into song.

Along with the release of his newest album, Josh Matthews also premiered the music video for his single "Bag of Rocks". Check out the video below!

Think a mix of mid-western, hip-hop and folk, and you get the unique and creative craft of Matthews' work and music.

To listen to tracks from the talented "urban-folk" singer and songwriter, visit Josh Matthews on Soundcloud, and look for more to come from this talented and unique artist on the rise.