Born and raised in West Texas, Matt Hinkley is a rock ‘n’ roll songwriter, singer, and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist now residing in New York City. Despite his arrival in NYC as an actor, Hinkley has traveled full-circle back to the days of jamming out to Billy Idol’s "Rebel Yell" on his parents’ coffee table, wearing nothing but his favorite pair of Scooby Doo underwear. The Billy Idol and Scooby Doo underwear may be gone, but the energy, passion, and musicality remain in full force. In March, Hinkley released his self-titled debut album, an original and refreshing collection of twelve infectious songs ranging from acoustic Americana to full-bore rock ‘n’ roll. Hinkley's guitar-driven, tightly structured songs- all featuring his unmistakable baritone voice- draw comparisons to Wilco, The Beatles, and Ryan Adams, yet retain a unique character all their own. Hinkley supports his studio effort with a vigorous live show; his record release ...