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Rooted in folk/Americana tradition, Matthew first teamed with Neilson Hubbard, producer of Glen Phillips and Garrison Starr, to cross-over into pop/rock with the 2006 independent release, Throwing Punches in the Dark, declared "a totally breathtaking listening experience" by Music Row Magazine. Songs from the album have featured on the soundtracks for TV shows including One Tree Hill, Private Practice and Eli Stone.