Matt Joe Gow (born in Auckland, New Zealand) is a musician, songwriter, producer and the lead singer and frontman of Australian Americana band Matt Joe Gow & The Dead Leaves.

Joe Gow released his debut album The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves album) through Liberation Music to critical acclaim.

[1][2] Joe Gow's musical style is influenced by folk, blues, and soulful rock while being firmly rooted in country.

The Aotearoa Music Awards honour outstanding artistic achievements in the recording industry.

The awards are among the most significant that a group or artist can receive in New Zealand music.