Matthew Gray (of Matthew and The Arrogant Sea)

National touring artist Matthew Gray has carved out a reputation as one of Texas’ most poetic and fearless voices. For more than two decades, as the frontman and founder of Matthew and The Arrogant Sea, Gray has blended dreamy indie-folk mysticism with raw emotional honesty, creating a catalog that has resonated deeply with underground communities across the country.

His work has earned critical praise, national radio support, and stages shared with artists such as Midlake, The Flaming Lips, Leon Bridges, Eef Barzelay, Del The Funky Homosapien, Akron/Family, and The Black Angels, among many others. A beloved fixture in the Texas independent music landscape, Gray has toured extensively, performed festivals, headlined intimate theaters, and brought his cinematic live experience to listening rooms, art spaces, and unconventional venues across the U.S.

Matty occasionally brings together One Night Only events and ensembles, each crafted to spark a singular performance experience. These moments live outside the magic of MATAS, giving him the freedom to explore new sounds and stories. We built this space so you could step into that world too.