Are Matt Corby & Teddy Swims Forming A Boy Band?

Matt Corby

Matt Corby is a fan of and good friend with Teddy Swims after opening for him on his recent Australian tour – so much so that he’d be keen to start a boy band with him. Yes, you read that correctly.

On Wednesday (22 April), the Brother singer was interviewed on NOVA’s The Maddy Rowe Show, where he reflected on touring with Teddy Swims and the possibility of starting a boy band.

Describing Swims as “the best,” Corby recalled the moment he was introduced to Swims when collaborator Meg Mac opened for him in July 2024. At the time, Corby joined Mac on stage to perform their song, Bricks.

“After our soundcheck, the manager came up to me and was like, ‘Teddy really wants to meet you, he’s been a fan of yours since he was in high school,’” Corby explained.

He continued, “I was like, ‘High school? How old is he? How old am I?’ So, I went and had a good chat with him and he started rifling off all these songs of mine that helped him through certain parts of his life and stuff.

“We ended up going out until about three in the morning that night... then, the next time he came to Australia, he asked if I wanted to do the run with him, and we had a very good time. His band and everyone... the whole crew, they’re just the best humans. It was a bit special.”

Opening up about the pair’s plans to start a boy band – after Rowe suggested it mid-interview – Corby said, “We’ve been talking about it... and I’m not joking... we have a bit of a roadmap for it.”

After Rowe asked if they had a name or songs for said boy band, Corby replied, “No... It’s just getting us all in a room together in one place that’s the hard bit.”

You can listen to the interview here.

Reviewing Corby’s performance ahead of Teddy Swims’ headline set in October, The Music’s Michael Prebeg wrote, “With minimal staging and an emphasis on musicianship, he guides the crowd from quiet introspection to full-bodied soul. His voice is rich, smoky and fluid and fills the arena with warmth.”

Prebeg continued, “By the time Corby’s final song rings out, the crowd are on their feet with a standing ovation. He leaves the audience grounded yet buzzing, perfectly primed for the main event.”

Matt Corby’s latest album, Tragic Magic, is out now. He’s embarking on a headline tour of Australia in July.