Deer Fellow

Austin-based duo Deer Fellow serves up cozy alt-pop with “comforting yet bold musicality.” Matt Salois (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Alyssa Kelly (vocals, violin, keys) have built a cross-genre sound that “stirs hearts with each carefully crafted note.” The two's intricate vocal harmonies and unique guitar-violin blends have earned them Official SXSW status, a Sonic Guild grant, and features in Earmilk, Austin-American Statesman, KUTX, EASTside Magazine, and many other publications.

Notable festivals / showcases played:
Sonic Guild 2025 Ball, SXSW Official Artist 2024, New New Festival, Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Official Artist, Pecan Street Festival, Trail of Lights, Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Sounds of EAST, Contracommon Arts Fest, Austin Coffee Festival, Howdy Gals Vintage Love Night, Texas Radio Live, KUTX Broadcast with John Aielli, Precision Camera Showcase

Notable artists played with:
Matt Walden, Zack Couron, Field Guide, Geto Gala, Next of Kin, Lew Apollo, Sheridan Reed, Bay Ledges, Grace Sorenson, Jack Van Cleaf, Aaron Rizzo, Asha Jeffries, Nether Hour, Flora & Fawna, Alana Mars, Quiet Company, Saul Paul, Dossey, Ruthie Craft, Mutlu, Julia Bhatt, Ray Bonneville, Cary Morin, SL Houser, Sturtz, Sydney Wright, Redbud, Jo Alice, Elijah Delgado

Current developments:
This year we have achieved significant success with our single releases and released our first official music video, which has gained a lot of positive attention. Our sophomore EP, Unraveling, has received enthusiastic feedback and has been featured in publications like Earmilk, in addition to being played on local radio stations. We celebrated a sold-out EP release show at the iconic Austin venue The Mohawk, showcasing our growing local support. We are currently collaborating on a project with a music licensing group under Sony Music, which we believe will greatly expand our reach. Additionally, we have worked with Loro Management and were selected as a Sonic Guild artist and grant recipient. Our debut EP, Words Unsaid, was named one of the top 5 EPs of the year by the Austin American-Statesman, further solidifying our presence. Having completed three successful DIY tours, we’re eager to participate in more festivals in 2025, building on our momentum and connecting with broader audiences.

Press:
Electronic Press Kit - https://www.deerfellow.com/epk
KUTX - https://kutx.org/song-of-the-day/deer-fellow-shock-value/
SXSW 2024 Official Artist - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/artists/2196425
EASTside Magazine - https://www.eastsideatx.com/the-sound-of-breakthrough-deer-fellow/
Earmilk - https://earmilk.com/2023/05/06/deer-fellow-deliver-upbeat-track-insult-to-injury/
Austin American-Statesman - https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/02/26/austin-360-record-willie-nelson-these-fine-moments-deer-fellow/6834695002/

“It’s hard to tell where the duo behind Deer Fellow ends and the other begins. Matt and Alyssa’s voices, like instruments, interchange, blend, rise and fall in ways that few duos can achieve. If listeners are lucky enough to catch a live show, they’d be forgiven for mistaking the pair for a full band upon first note. Matt’s guitar looping techniques, skillful chord progressions, and percussive elements, along with Alyssa’s synth backgrounds and bell-clear violin, produce a fulsome sound that is far from the typical duo most listeners have come to expect.” - EASTside Magazine