Matthew S is the pseudonym of Matteo Scapin, an Italian electronic music producer, musician and composer. He is known for his diverse production style, which is influenced primarily by electronic music and ambient music, but also elements of tech house.[1][2]
Biography
Matthew S performing at MTV Digital Days 2015
Matthew S began his career in 2009 with the release of his first EPReiz Musik 014[3] and after the release of the EP, he then decided to focus on electronic music, in order to use its eclectic features; he believed that electronic music was very versatile, contaminated and suggestive.[4] He teaches a DJ Ableton Live music sequencing software course at the Istituto Musicale Veneto di Thiene (Veneto City of Music)[5] and also teaches at Pantarhei in Vicenza.[6]
He collaborated as sound designer with Gruppo L'Espresso and Gruppo Magnolia, a TV production society leader in creating new entertainment formats that include different genres.[4][7]
In 2015, Matthew S produced his first album Call Me by Your Name with fashion designer Von Felthen.[8] He was invited to perform at the MTV Digital Days festival at Royal Villa of Monza in Monza on 11 September 2015,[9] and won "Best New Generation Electro" by MTV New Generation (MTV Italy)[10][11][12][13] He also received the prize "Città di Thiene 2015".[14]
In 2016, he signed a contract for exclusive publishing with Il Nuovo Rumore Italiano (INRI) / Metatron, a well-known independent publisher in Italy which gives the producer access to his own Italian and international network.[4] and he published the songs "Maneki Neko" and the single "Inside"[8][15][16][17] The music video for his single "Inside" was heavily played from September to October on MTV Music (Italy)
.[18] After publishing "Inside", He created a remix of the song "Tokai" by Anti Anti featuring Samuel Umberto Romano from Subsonica and Veronica.[8][19] In the same year, he released a remix of Lemandorle's "Le Ragazze".[20] He became an artist ambassador for Arturia, one of the main brands in the world for music’s hardware and software.[21]
In 2017, Matthew S released the single "Disco Ball"[8] and in the following year he released the album First.[21][8]
The voices of Leiner Riflessi (ex-Dear Jack’s front man and contestant from series 8 of the Italian X Factor) and IVYE (Landlord’s voice from series 9 of X Factor) show off respectively "Touch"[22][23] that has house and underground sounds, and "Don’t bring me down" with sounds closer to electronic dance music. "Island", one of the opening tracks of First,[24] presents a featuring with Tullia, a young songwriter from Vicenza.
The single "Touch" appeared on MTV Italy's Dance Top 10 throughout the summer.[25] It also received airplay on the radio.[26]
In November of the same year Matthew S collaborated with some well known music producers Dirty Freek, Erick Morello and DJ P Tee Money in creating a remix album of the song "When I Came Up" by Bon Villan, a Canadian band[27]
In 2019, Matthew S released the single "Waves on The Moon",[28] shifting focus away from the limitations of modern music to create an atmospheric track, and in the following months he released the single "Bounce", a trial of electronic and classical music in collaboration with Cucina Sonora.[29]
On 27 March 2020 he released "Daydream" (for INRI Classic), a single in collaboration with the accordionist Pietro Roffi and the pianist Gian Marco Castro written during the coronavirus quarantine.[30]
In 2021, Matthew S released the Single "Marea"[31] in collaboration with Kathy Palma from Guatemala, in the following year released the EP "Rebirth", classical sounds, featuring Pablo Ortega on the cello, meet electronic sounds, and analog instruments are mixed with electrophones.[32]
On 3 February 2023 he release "No Goodbye", this song represents a perfect synthesis of Matthew S 's artistic philosophy, which has always sought to combine diverse musical elements to create a unique and emotional sound experience. In this case, the blending of electronic and ambient music was particularly successful, giving life to a track that invites the listener to travel to a dreamlike dimension and reflect on their own emotions.[33]
In 2024, Matthew S released his highly anticipated EP Solar Cycle. This project marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his growth as an artist. The EP was praised for its innovative blend of electronic and ambient sounds, creating a unique and immersive listening experience. According to Soundwall, “Solar Cycle represents a turning point in Matthew S’s career, highlighting his artistic maturity and his ability to craft complex and captivating soundscapes”.[34]
^"Mtv Digital Days, alla Reggia di Monza suonano Benny Benassi e Robin Shulz" [MTV Digital Days at Villa Reale: the DJs who will perform "MTV Digital Days, Benny Benassi and Robin Shulz play at the Royal Palace of Monza"]. Monza Today (in Italian). Monza, Italy. MonzaToday. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2018. Mtv Digital Days alla Villa Reale: i dj che si esibiranno „Sabato 12 Settembre sarà il turno di altri due DJ provenienti da MTV New Generation, Matthew S e Elisa Bee che apriranno le danze della seconda serata di musica, cui seguirà l'esibizione dei Rollover Djs, i protagonisti dei party più in voga delle notti milanesi.
"Matthew S - First". Music Coast to Coast (in Italian). Italy. 15 June 2018.
Bacciochi, Antonio (22 July 2018). "MATTHEW S - First". Radio Coop (in Italian). Italy.
^Scotti, Albi (5 July 2017). "'Disco Ball' è il "primo" Matthew S" ['Disco Ball' is the "first" Matthew S]. DJ Mag Italia (in Italian). Italy. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
^News, Tatiana Granata on in; News, Ultime (2 February 2022). "MATTHEW S: REBIRTH nuovo EP". Ondalternativa (in Italian). Retrieved 13 October 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
