Matthew Phillips released his debut single "So In Love” in July 2023, also produced as a music video, followed in November by "Till It's Over," which came with a video filmed live at downtown's House of Blues. A video for "Time Fades Love" was filmed live at the Belly Up.
He won Best Pop Artist at the 2024 and 2025 San Diego Music Awards, performing onstage at Humphreys for the latter ceremony. "The singles helped take me from playing open mics to headlining the House of Blues [for] LiveNation, the Belly Up, the Del Mar Fair, and even performing at the SDMAs at Humphreys."
By the end of 2025, his debut album Till It's Over had earned 138,000 Spotify streams, with around 15,700 Monthly listeners. His Spotify account has over 817,000 views, with Till It's Over accounting for 574,000 of them. The success of the album and singles also helped Phillips score endorsement deals with Fender Electric, Ernie Ball, Taylor Acoustic, Telefunken Mics, Seymour Duncan, Sennheiser, Walrus Audio, Temple Audio, JHS Pedals, RJM, Tsunami Cables, Kyser Capos, and Vessel Drums.
The August 9th, 2025 release party in San Marcos for Till It's Over was recorded. That recording, Matthew Phillips — Till It’s Over (Live at The Bornemann Theatre), was released on all streaming platforms on October 15, 2025, the same day he opened for David Cook at the Belly Up. "When searching for the perfect place to release this album, The Bornemann was everything I could have asked for," he says. "Music, community, and a meaningful cause. I wanted to give back to this incredible place, so a portion of the proceeds from this release will be donated to the campus. My hope is to raise awareness and support for this remarkable mission."
"The Bornemann stands as a tribute to creativity, inclusion, and the boundless potential within every heart. Dedicated with heartfelt appreciation by the Bornemann Family in honor of their son William, this transformative space celebrates the unique talents of all who grace its stage. Here, artistry meets inclusivity, and every show becomes a celebration of human expression."