Matt Derda & the High Watts, and indie Folk Rock Band from Chicago, are nominated for best emerging band of 2022 in the Chicago Reader!
Read MoreOur latest single is a jangly power pop rock tune and it’s now available everywhere you stream music. This is the latest single from our upcoming EP ‘You Didn’t Know?’ Pre-order the EP on Bandcamp.
Read MoreSurprise! Today I released a new song. It’s an ode (that’s nice way to say it) to the year 2021. It’s called 2021 - Bad Day (Gettin’ Worse).
Read MoreMoonshine is a Southern Rock anthem that tells the story of a bootlegger from Eastern Kentucky driving fast, breaking the law and risking it all. Hard hitting guitar riffs and emotional vocal melodies make this song a barn burner and crowd favorite. The song is best described as a combination of Southern roots and blue collar Chicago grit. In other words, it's like bourbon and Old Style.
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