Tragic Magic (Matt Corby album)

Tragic Magic
Studio album by
Matt Corby
Released17 April 2026 (2026-04-17)
Length46:53
LabelIsland Australia
Producers
Matt Corby chronology
Everything's Fine
(2023)		 Tragic Magic
(2026)
Singles from Tragic Magic
  1. "Long and Short"
    Released: 12 September 2025[1]
  2. "Burn it Down"
    Released: 17 October 2025[2]
  3. "Big Ideas"
    Released: 21 November 2025[3]
  4. "Know It All"
    Released: 5 December 2025[4]
  5. "War to Love"
    Released: 6 March 2026[5]
  6. "Maker"
    Released: 17 April 2026[6]

Tragic Magic is the fourth studio album by Australian singer Matt Corby, released on 17 April 2026 through Island Records Australia. The album was announced in October 2025 and was initially scheduled for release on 6 March 2026 before being delayed.[2]

Upon announcement, Corby said "We've been working on it for about 18 months and I'm really proud of it. It feels very reflective of where my life is at right now; how my family, my kids are the most important thing and watching them grow up has completely rewired my brain and outlook on life."[2]

The album was supported by an Australian tour in June 2026.[7]

Reception

John Zebra from AAA Backstage called the album "a deeply introspective and sonically rich project" saying, "Tragic Magic explores the emotional spectrum between grief and joy, weaving together themes of fatherhood, friendship, loss and isolation. The album arrives as a timely and timeless body of work, reflecting Corby's evolving artistry while maintaining the soulful authenticity that has defined his career."[6]

Grace Kneale from The AU Review said "The album carries many themes throughout it; themes of fatherhood, friendship, grief, isolation and joy. "[7]

The Australian said Tragic Magic isn't an album that any artist with a penchant for 1970s-era production could craft; instead, it's the cumulative result of a lifetime spent respecting the musical process."[8]

Lauren McNamara from Rolling Stone Australia said "Tragic Magic sees the Australian singer-songwriter further refine his timeless sound, balancing joy and hardship through rich bass-lines, delicate restraint and soaring falsetto, wrapped in his ever-evolving brand of sophisticated soul."[9]

Track listing

Tragic Magic track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."King of Denial"
  • Corby
  • Collins
3:49
2."Is it Healthy"
  • Corby
  • Collins
3:28
3."Big Ideas"
  • Corby
  • Hume
2:39
4."Long and Short"
  • Corby
  • Collins
3:33
5."Know It All"Corby
  • Corby
  • Collins
6:25
6."Stained"
  • Corby
  • Collins
  • Corby
  • Collins
2:40
7."Burn It Down"
  • Corby
  • Collins
  • Stephen Mowat[s]
3:33
8."Locked In"
  • Corby
  • Hume
  • Corby
  • Hume
  • Mowat[s]
2:56
9."War to Love"
  • Corby
  • Hume
  • Corby
  • Hume
  • Mowat[s]
3:46
10."Sad Eyes"
  • Corby
  • Dunn
  • Corby
  • Collins
  • Dunn[v]
2:56
11."Maggie"
  • Corby
  • Collins
  • Dunn
  • Corby
  • Collins
3:07
12."Winning Ticket"
  • Corby
  • Collins
  • Corby
  • Collins
3:30
13."Maker"
  • Corby
  • Collins
  • Dunn
  • Corby
  • Collins
  • Mowat[s]
4:31
Total length:46:53

Notes

  • ^[s] indicates a strings producer
  • ^[v] indicats a vocal producer

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

  • Matt Corby – vocals, engineering (all tracks); drums (tracks 1–5, 7–13), percussion (1–3, 7–12), bass (1, 2, 4–8, 10–13), synthesizer (1, 2, 4–6, 8–12), guitar (1, 2, 8, 9, 12), piano (4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13), Wurlitzer electric piano (6); Mellotron, string arrangement (7); organ (8, 12)
  • George Georgiadis – mastering
  • Chris Collins – mixing (1, 2, 4–6, 10–13), engineering (1, 4–7, 11–13), guitar (1, 7, 13), synthesizer (6, 7, 13), acoustic guitar (6); bass, string arrangement (7)
  • Nat Dunn – background vocals (1, 2, 7, 10–12)
  • Dane Laboyrie – horn (1, 2, 8)
  • Dann Hume – engineering, mixing (3, 8, 9); guitar (3, 9), bass (9)
  • Sam Boon – string arrangement (7–9, 13)
  • Anna Pokorny – cello (7–9, 13)
  • Adrian Biemmi – violin (7–9, 13)
  • Cameron Jamieson – violin (7–9, 13)
  • James Armstrong – violin (7–9, 13)
  • Madeleine Jevons – violin (7–9, 13)
  • Henry Justo – viola (7–9, 13)
  • Stephen Mowat – engineering (7–9, 13)
  • Meg Mac – background vocals (7)

Charts

Chart performance for Tragic Magic
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] 3
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[12] 31

References

  1. ↑ Alec Jones (12 September 2025). "Matt Corby Releases Highly Anticipated New Single "Long and Short"". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Matt Corby Channels Motown and Magic on New Album, Announced Today". Rolling Stone Australia. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Big Ideas by Matt Corby". Pro Studio Masters. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "Know It All by Matt Corby". Pro Studio Masters. 5 December 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "Matt Corby Shares Another Taste of Forthcoming Album With "War to Love"". Rolling Stone Australia. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  6. 1 2 "At the heart of the release is focus single "Maker"". AAA Backstage. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Matt Corby on his new album Tragic Magic, fatherhood, and how he tunes out the noise". The AU Review. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Matt Corby, Mr. Consistent, shines on album No.4". The Australian (newspaper). 17 April 2026. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "'I Never Have a Plan': Matt Corby Lets Instinct Take the Lead on New Album 'Tragic Magic'". Rolling Stone Australia. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "Tragic Magic / Matt Corby / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 27 April 2026. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. 24 April 2026. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
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