“The haughtiest Matt is still more humble than, say, the average Kyle.”
-Matt of Matts
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Matt of Matts is, despite the plural syntax of its name, a solo project by a brilliantly self-described “psych-folktronica” artist from Dallas who chooses not to use his surname, at least not in the context of his art. Adding to the musician’s fascinating background, his father was an evangelical exorcist – so it’s no wonder that his first full-length, Strange Hymns, is an exercise of sorts in processing an upbringing soaked in apocalyptic doom. The record drops Friday.
Somber, moody and downbeat – but reflective, most of all – the synth-heavy record frames the musician’s vocals in a hauntingly beautiful manner from which he cannot escape baring his soul at every moment. Take a listen for yourself:
As a way to reflect Matt of Matts’ outsider approach to making art, we forwent a traditional interview and instead sought a more diagonal approach to learning more about the artist: by asking him to list his top 10 favorite Matts. If this take on discussing art floats your boat, you’re on the right website; if not, you probably aren’t.
Below is how Matt of Matts responded to our request for the list.
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