
Warped, bedroom-produced soul with a psychedelic edge. It feels like a late-night conversation in a room full of analog synths and dusty records.
Matt Martians creates a sound that feels like the inner workings of a creative mind at rest. It is R&B stripped of its commercial sheen, replaced instead with a hazy, psychedelic warmth that prioritizes mood over traditional song structure. The music is characterized by 'wrong' sounding synth patches that somehow feel exactly right, anchored by basslines that wander with a purposeful, jazzy curiosity.
What truly distinguishes him is the unpolished, intimate nature of his production. While his peers in The Internet often aim for a tight, professional groove, Martians leans into the weirdness of the demo. His vocals are often buried or treated with effects that make them feel like another instrument in the mix, creating a sense of distance that invites the listener to lean in closer.
Start with 'The Drum Chord Theory' to hear the blueprint of his solo identity. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the soulfulness of neo-soul but craves the experimental risk-taking of underground hip-hop and lo-fi electronics.
Matthew Robert Martin (born September 12, 1988), known professionally as Matt Martians, is an American record producer, illustrator, singer and songwriter. Aside from his solo career, Martians is a founding member of the hip hop music collective Odd Future and the alternative R&B band The Internet, and is one half of the production duo The Jet Age of Tomorrow (formerly The Super 3) with Pyramid Vritra, a sub-group of Odd Future.
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