Making a surplus of music is never a bad thing and neither is it to separate all those tunes accordingly when your name is Matthew Dear. The monikers that embody the producer are ones that are tastefully different as well as similarly noticeable. Under the guise of Audion, he releases deep, tech-swerved grooves and melodies to fuel a dancefloor’s dark and sensual roots; with Jabberjaw, he prescribes doses of minimal beats and maximum atmosphere while making fans want more and more with every passing second; under the moniker of False he works for Richie Hawtin’s M_nus label and captures bits and pieces of Hawtin’s signature minimal sounds. Last but not least, the name that is Matthew Dear provides lyrical, soulful and communicative power through his songs, and amplifies that live with the inclusion of his “Big Hands” band. Needless to say, the guy doesn’t always have time to chat, however we caught Matthew for a bit after his highly successful Audion audiovisual tour to talk origins, favorite records and upcoming endeavors.

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