the musician.

Sophomore

Shortly after finishing my debut album, Matty, I followed the momentum – often times looking like late night ADHD hyper-focus – and began working on new music. The intention for this second project was to experiment more and to decentralize myself. I felt inspired to lean more into production and I didn’t feel as much of a need to use my voice, probably because I was listening to a lot of music without vocals to calm my own mind. I named the album Sophomore because it feels like a direct evolution following Matty.

Matty

I do not remember a time before I dreamt of being a famous pop star. At five years old, I was enamored by the Spice Girls. When I was seven, I developed a lifelong obsession with Britney Spears. The whole world of pop music – the catchy songs, the flamboyant costumes, the intricate dances, the celebrity – fascinated me. Throughout my childhood, I made music when and where I could, sometimes with my siblings, other times alone. I briefly studied guitar, piano, voice, and music theory, but I struggled to focus and digest the information. At thirty-two, I decided that I wanted to show up as I was rather than try to squeeze myself into a pop music template. I taught myself how to use a digital audio workplace and released my first single, “I Can’t Believe I’m Leaving You.” From there, I just continued to experiment and release songs. Ten months later, I released my debut album.