Matt Coakley is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer based in Chicago. Matt made his solo debut in 2023 with the single "Wicker Woman", which he followed up in 2024 with two 8-EPs: "Splish Splash" and "All Hallows". In early 2025, he released two new songs: "Hey Lover" and "I Hope We Work Out".

Matt Coakley was born and raised in Philadelphia, graduated from Drexel University with a degree in recording arts, and then moved to Chicago where he has worked as a studio engineer, songwriter and music teacher for the past 7 years. He has recorded and performed with several acts in Chicago, New York, and Philly, such as The Laughing Hearts, Bonnie Watts, Drift, MJ Upstairs, Man After Man, Avenue Eight, and The Philadelphia Spice. 

Matt also co-wrote the musical "Planet W" with New York-based Franco Giacomarra. A concert showcase of the musical was staged in New York in 2023. "Planet W" debuted at ARS Nova's ANT FEST in June of 2024, produced by The Village Collective. In September 2024, a cast album recording of the musical was released. In 2025, "Planet W" was chosen as a finalist for the O'Neill Musical Theatre Conference.