Matt Grandbois releases debut album ‘Somewhere, Probably’

Matt Grandbois' debut Somewhere, Probably arrives not with a bang, but with a deep exhale—a quiet, resonant release of emotion that immediately disarms and draws you in. It’s the kind of record that doesn’t demand attention so much as earn it, unfolding with an unfiltered honesty rarely captured on a first outing. Grandbois threads together pop, alternative, and indie sensibilities with the deft touch of someone who’s not chasing trends, but tracing his own emotional terrain. From the reflective melancholy of “Moving On” to the soul-bearing ache of “Lonely,” each track feels like a letter unsent—raw, private, and quietly devastating.

This is an album rooted in transition, and the solitary shift in Grandbois’ life—his first experience living alone in Washington, D.C.—shapes the record’s emotional center. There’s a stillness to the music, an intimacy that suggests the songs were born not in a studio, but in the quiet hours of self-confrontation. Tracks like “Someone Else” and “Maybe Someday” wrestle with unspoken feelings and emotional paralysis, offering a window into the heart of someone learning to stop editing themselves. That tension—between fear and longing, silence and truth—is the lifeblood of the album, and Grandbois doesn’t shy away from sitting in the discomfort.

Sonically, Somewhere, Probably carries the warmth of John Mayer’s Continuum era and the lyrical earnestness of early Jason Mraz, yet there's something uniquely Grandbois in the mix—an emotional fluency that feels jazz-touched and cinematic. “Distinction” and “Falling” evoke a sense of time collapsed, bringing together past and present with subtle orchestral flourishes and tender piano motifs. Grandbois’ voice—vulnerable, unadorned, and unwavering—functions less as a performance tool and more as a diary in real-time. He doesn't sing to impress; he sings because he has something to say.

By the time the final notes of “Ordinary Face” settle, it’s clear that Grandbois has delivered something rare: a debut that isn't trying to prove anything, but instead offers proof of self-awareness, emotional fluency, and the quiet courage it takes to live authentically. Somewhere, Probably isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a reckoning, a salve, a mirror. For anyone who’s ever hidden their truth, loved in silence, or searched for connection in a fractured world, this album won’t just speak to you—it will stay with you.

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