Singer-songwriter Matt White has been signed by Ryko for his second album, due out this fall. The project will feature production from David Baron (Lenny Kravitz) and Henry Hirsh (Lenny Kravitz), as well as engineering from Jack Joseph Puig (Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, Sparklehorse, Shelby Lynne).

“Ryko warmly welcomes Matt White to our artist roster,” said Ruby Marchand, Head of A&R at Ryko. “We’re known as a quirky, left-of-center label that is passionate about great songwriting and signature vocal performances. Matt embodies these qualities in his own unique way. His soaring melodies and bungie-jumping falsetto vocals belie his unwavering commitment to classic songwriting and straightforward lyrics. He juxtaposes beefy rhythms with savvy pop in a way that’s serious and fun. We look forward to releasing Matt’s debut Ryko album in the months ahead.”

Matt White checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Sunday (January 4). The New York City based singer songwriter tells readers:

Hey everyone, hope you had an amazing holiday, and for you in the north I hope it wasnt too cold. For those of you who are wondering, I did not have to eat 40 McRib sandwiches for that McDonald’s commercial that has been airing. I am here in NYC getting myself ready to out to the peoples choice awards in LA, CA. I have to go get a tuxedo tomorrow, and have about 10 other errands to run before I jump on the flight. Sitting right next to me is my guitar, but I haven’t been able to find inspiration yet, it is actually 2:15 in the morning. 2009 is going to be great year for everyone I think, I am really excited to see what happens with Obama and I am excited that it was a record breaking year for voting. Been writing a ton of new songs, which always happens when I come home. They are glimpses and ideas on the road, but then they are formed fully when im back in NYC. Been meaning to put up more pics from the Vote for Love tour and the Sheryl Crow tour. Hope everyone is safe and happy. All my love, Matt

Matt White checked in with his MySpace friends on Monday (February 18) with the following bulletin: “So as I was stuck in a Travel Lodge in the craziest snow storm I’ve ever seen somewhere between Madison and Iowa City. I caught the premiere of ‘Knight Rider’. It’s pretty cool. You all should check it out when you can. I forgot how much I loved the original when I was a kid. We’re back on the road now and looking forward to the rest of the shows. Hope to see you all.”