Matt Goodwin
Lights Along the Road album artwork: an RV launches off a red canyon cliff at sunset while Matt, his golden retriever, a guitar, and a lawn chair float above it Debut Album

Out November 13, 2026

Lights Along the Road

Eight songs written after a 5-year hiatus from music, 3 lay-offs, 1 baby boy, hard-work, and the grieving and loss of loved ones. I needed to see if I still had it in me to make tunes that I loved, and sat down to write music for myself. Incredibly proud of what turned out – a beautiful mix of strings, vocals, folk, blues, and soulful melodies. All three singles are out now, and the full record lands November 13.

Now playing Stop 03

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The release road

Four stops between here and the album

All three singles are out. One stop left: the full album on November 13.

Lights Along the Road single artwork: the RV parked under a streetlight beam on a night road, Matt in a lawn chair on the roof

Friday · August 14, 2026

Lights Along the Road — single

The title track leads the way. Streaming everywhere now.

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Straight Through single artwork: the RV heading away down a straight two-lane desert highway toward orange and purple mountains under a big blue sky

Friday · September 18, 2026

Straight Through — single

Second single, five weeks down the highway. Out now, streaming everywhere.

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Highs and Lows single artwork, the Lights Along the Road album cover

Friday · October 16, 2026

Highs and Lows — single

The last stop before the full record. Out now, streaming everywhere.

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Lights Along the Road album artwork

Friday · November 13, 2026

Lights Along the Road — full album

All eight tracks, everywhere you listen.

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Album release show

Come hear it live

One night in Bellingham, six days before the record lands. The full band, strings and all.

Lights Along the Road, live

Bar Two Eleven · 211 E Chestnut St · Bellingham, WA

Saturday, November 7, 2026. Matt Goodwin with the full band, Anna Schaad's strings included. Cascade Cody opens the night.

  • With Cascade Cody
  • Full band
  • 21+
  • Doors 7:30 · Show 8
  • $15 adv · $20 door

The record

Eight tracks, in album order

The full running order. Three are out now, and the other five arrive with the record on November 13.

  1. Lights Along the RoadTitle trackListen ↗
  2. Got to Go
  3. You Can Bet It
  4. Highs and LowsSingle · Oct 16Listen ↗
  5. Straight ThroughSingle · Sep 18Listen ↗
  6. Purpose
  7. Fool's Gold
  8. Love Now

In conversation

The story behind the record

I sat down with Chris Hedden of On The Back Edge Of The Beat for an hour on Lights Along the Road, how I got my start, and what comes next. I also joined The Nostalgia Pit to talk about the record.

On The Back Edge Of The Beat Video

Exploring The Lights Along The Road · Read Chris's write-up

The Nostalgia Pit Podcast

Oops! All Peaks! w/ Matt Goodwin · Watch on YouTube

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