Electronic Press Kit

BIO
Maryjo Mattea is a pop/rock songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist based in Washington, DC. She is the creative force behind such catchy, pop-sensible earworms as "Delaware," “A New Normal,” and “Wind Me Up.” Her sound has garnered numerous comparisons to rock icons like Alanis Morisette, Liz Phair, and Rilo Kiley. From busking to bar gigs to big club shows, she’s graced many stages and continues to enthrall audiences with her melodic songwriting and captivating voice. She is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist for the DC pop-rock band, Dear Daria, and also sings and plays guitar with electro-rock band, Color Palette. By way of Florida and Pennsylvania, Mattea has made Washington, DC her home since 2011.


​UPCOMING SHOWS

NOTABLE VENUES
  • ​9:30 Club (DC)
  • Kennedy Center (DC)
  • Black Cat (DC)
  • Rock and Roll Hotel (DC)
  • U Street Music Hall (DC)
  • DC9 (DC)
  • Bender Arena (DC)
  • Pearl Street Warehouse (DC)
  • Union Stage (DC)
  • Pie Shop (DC)
  • Songbyrd (DC)
  • Beat Kitchen (IL)
  • Ottobar (MD)
  • Metro Gallery (MD)
  • Knitting Factory (NY)
  • Arlene’s Grocery (NY)
  • Pianos (NY)
  • Fat Baby (NY)
  • Chameleon Club (PA)
  • The Fire (PA)
  • Southern Cafe and Music Hall (VA)
  • Jammin Java (VA)
  • IOTA Club and Cafe (VA)
  • The State Theatre (VA)
  • Tally Ho Theatre (VA)

PRESS
  • “Reminiscent of Liz Phair, a mixture of grunge rock with pop sensibilities.” — Surviving the Golden Age
  • "Maryjo Mattea has the charisma and the songwriting chops to rise above lesser singers and develop a substantial following." -- Hometown Sounds
  • “First impressions are usually dangerous, a notion that almost certain applies to Maryjo. You might think this pleasant young woman giving off a good girl vibe might sing pleasing but lightweight pop tunes more suited to what used to be known as AM radio. But you’d be spectacularly wrong.” – Parklife DC
  • "Maryjo Mattea is a prolific musician in Washington, DC, actively performing in at least three bands as well as composing her own music and participating in many side projects." -- iCadenza​
  • "Mattea is a staple in the D.C. music scene." -- Project HERA

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