Max Frost

Matthew Alexander "Max" Frost (born July 5, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Austin, Texas, who is signed to Atlantic Records. He has released two EPs: Low High Low in October 2013, and Intoxication in September 2015, followed by the release of his debut album, Gold Rush, in 2018.

Early life Max Frost was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He started playing shows at 12 with Austin artists like bluegrass and gypsy jazz fiddler Ruby Jane and Bob Schneider. After hearing musicians like Erykah Badu and D'Angelo in his late teens, Frost began incorporating hip-hop elements into his blues-inspired stylings, interested in the idea of combining modern rhythms with classic vintage tones in his music. He played with several bands, including Joy Ride (a rock group) and Blues Mafia. someone stole his guitar and backpack (containing his laptop and a hard drive). The hard drive contained all the music he'd worked on for two years. Frost was surprised to wake up one morning with over 1,000 download notifications from SoundCloud. Re-working several older songs from memory, he released his debut EP, Low High Low that October. Frost stated that “the songs all connect to polar emotional states in life—highs and lows—giving the EP its name.” He toured in 2013 and 2014 to promote the album, going on the road to open for acts such as Fitz and the Tantrums and Gary Clark Jr. In December 2013, "White Lies" was featured in a commercial for Beats Electronics. It has since peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart.

Frost's second EP, Intoxication, was released on September 15, 2015. Frost said the title comes from the fact that "the songs personify non-chemical things as a drug (love, money, death)." It marked the first time he had made his music while working with other producers, "Good Morning" appeared in the debut advertising campaign for PepsiCo's Bubly Sparkling Water,

Frost joined The Bandito Tour with musical duo Twenty One Pilots as the opening act alongside electronic rock band AWOLNATION. Frost's debut album, Gold Rush was released on October 5, 2018.

Influences What influences my music is the musical desegregation of all styles [in Austin]. It has a blank music identity that is like, 'We are the live music capital.' It isn’t [just] blues music or rap music — there’s no specific flag that it waves for a genre. I feel like that blend is pretty important for me [in regard to] not having as much respect for what a genre is — in a good way. — Max Frost, Emory Wheel Westword remarked that "channeling influences from vintage soul, R&B and blues, Frost’s sound is unmistakably retro," and added, "his beats, claps and vocals jointly create an identity that is elegant and unique."

Personal life He has an older brother who is a firefighter at AFD. In April 2017, Frost relocated to Los Angeles, California.

Discography Studio albums Gold Rush (October 5, 2018) Shelby Ave (February 21, 2025)

EPs Low High Low (October 8, 2013) Intoxication (September 15, 2015) Flying Machines (May 6, 2022)

Singles "White Lies" (October 8, 2013) - US Adult Alt. #29 "Nice and Slow" (June 16, 2014) "Paranoia" (November 10, 2014) "Let Me Down Easy" (February 3, 2015) "Withdrawal" (September 4, 2015) "President" (April 26, 2016) "Adderall" (October 14, 2016) "Drowning" (with Mike Waters) (March 10, 2017) "High All Day" (August 18, 2017) "Good Morning" (February 23, 2018) - US Alt. Airplay #32 "Broken Summer" by DJ Snake feat. Max Frost - US Dance/Electronic #34, US Dance/Electronic Digital Sales #25