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Matt Rai is a Melbourne-based artist and songwriter whose music blends intimate acoustic performance with emotionally direct songwriting. Performing primarily with 12-string guitar and voice, his sound draws influence from artists such as Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake and José González. His debut EP Silence As Bombs Fall Down was released in February 2026 and was heard in 25+ countries within its first three weeks of release. Rai’s music has received community radio support, including interviews on 3CR and Inner FM, and he performs regularly across Melbourne venues and festivals. Outside of music, he is the founder of the education charity Schools for Nepal.