Matt of Matts sings through life’s deepest fears in latest release “Come Thou Fount of Unforgetting”

Matt of Matts applies a deeply personal emotional lens to “Come Thou Fount of Unforgetting,” transforming fear into a thing that can be confronted through song. The piece tackles Matt’s fears, from losing his mind to losing a child. Singing is a reason to be afraid. “Come Thou Fount of Unforgetting” feels like an act of brave love and openness. It stays because it is true. That openness gives the song heft after the last note. The restraint has a tenderness that confesses seem honest.