This remix was submitted to The Midnight, March 2021, remix competition.

The Midnight 'Deep Blue' Remix

'On My Mind 'is the first release of 2021 via Retro Reverb Records and precedes a debut EP set for release in late 2021. On My Mind is inspired by legendary electronic producers and DJs Sigala and Martin Solveig. On My Mind encompasses an upbeat, summer dance vibe, and fuses house music with retrowave and synthwave sounds.

Written, Produced and Mixed by Marc Matthews
Mastered by Synth Music Mastering

On My Mind

Absolution (feat. Toby Stewart) is an instrumental sound design that combines analog-modeled synth sounds with emotive lead guitar. Absolution is influenced by 80s synthwave sound design and evokes a haunting retrowave, Stranger Things atmosphere.

Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash

Absolution (feat. Toby Stewart) Remastered

The Rocco Destro remix of ‘Waiting on Your Call’ is a reimagining of producer and musician Marc Matthews’ debut single featuring American singer Sophie Defrench.  Waiting on Your Call is a synthpop love song that combines 80s synthpop with modern electronic music production. Waiting on Your Call is a slow tempo and brooding love song that combines digital synths, electronic drums, and haunting Billie Eilish-inspired vocals to create a melancholic soundscape.

Waiting On Your Call (Rocco Destro Remix)

The new single ‘You and I’ is the first release of 2022 by UK-based songwriter and producer Marc Matthews, via Retro Reverb Records, and precedes a debut EP release in spring 2022. The song ‘You and I’ is a modern synthpop song that retains the warmth and vibe of classic 80s synth ballads, coupled with modern pop vocals and production. ‘You and I’ is a synthpop ballad with a dark edge that shines a light on the theme of control within a relationship and the loss and void left by it. ‘You and I’ is for fans of modern synthpop production with a dark twist and acts such as Nina, Haim, Halsey, and Wolf Alice.

You And I

Spanish-based electronic producer Sequenza has remixed the single ‘You and I’,  the first release of 2022 by UK-based songwriter and producer Marc Matthews, which precedes a debut EP release in spring 2022.

You and I (Sequenza Remix)

You And I (Sequenza Italo Heat Remix)

Producer Marc Matthews’ new single, Take Me Back, features the brilliant vocals of UK singer INDIGO, and is a tribute to 90s dance anthems, spliced with modern synth production. The nostalgic lyrics fuse with the retro dance anthem vibe and marry to create a pulsating, dynamic and heavy hitting synth music, dance anthem.

Take Me Back (feat. INDIGO)

Producer Marc Matthews’ new single, Control, features the brilliant vocals of Australian singer Marie and is a fusion of synth and dance music. It is a homage to classic dance music sounds with a modern synth production edge.

Control

This is a synthpop interpretation of the classic Darlene Love Christmas song Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) as featured on the classic A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector, Christmas album. 

It features the vocal talents of Camila Bearzi and the guitar of the brilliant Sleepless Nights. What started out as a bit of fun, quickly transpired into a synthpop, meets 90s trance, meets 90s pop vocal, and is a bit of fun to get you into the Christmas spirit. Merry Synthmas!

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

The first EP 2023 demo - any feedback is welcome!

*Unmixed

Let You Go (feat. INDIGO)[DEMO]

"Let You Go," the lead single from Marc Matthews' upcoming "Lost & Found EP," is a harmonious blend of classic 80s synthpop and contemporary production. With INDIGO's enchanting vocals, the track transcends eras, transporting listeners to a neon-lit, analog synth-driven past while staying firmly rooted in today's music scene. Marc's unique talent lies not only in his songwriting and production but also in his ability to collaborate with exceptional artists like INDIGO. As we await the EP's release on December 8th, "Let You Go" promises to be a mesmerizing glimpse into a musical journey that spans both nostalgia and innovation. Stay tuned for more from Marc Matthews.

Let You Go

Let You Go (feat. INDIGO)

"Alive" is a sonic journey marrying the smooth vocals of UK singer Tarayah with Octogain's blistering retro 80s guitar leads. Fully produced, mixed, and mastered at Synth Music Mastering, it's a romantic feel-good anthem perfect for sunny evening road trips and any romantic occasion.

Lost & Found

Alive

Alive (feat. Tarayah)

"Lost and Found," the title track of my debut EP, features the emotive guitar work of the prolific Aisle9. Navigating the purgatory of decisions and self-reflection, this chilled, ambient instrumental serenades and transports, are perfect for long nighttime drives and reflective moments. Fully produced, mixed, and mastered at Synth Music Mastering, it harmoniously fits anything from a study playlist to an instrumental chillout vibe, elevating listeners to a zen state with its soothing melodies.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found (feat. Aisle9)

"Need You Back," closing out my debut EP "Lost & Found," showcases the powerful vocals of Neon Shade, conveying a poignant realisation of mistakes and desperate longing. Fully produced at Synth Music Mastering, it's a haunting power ballad with an intense crescendo of lead guitar and stirring vocals. Perfect for heartbreak, power ballads, or rock playlists, it's a captivating conclusion to the emotional journey of my debut EP.

Need You Back

Need You Back (feat. Neon Shade)

Exeter-based producer Marc Matthews dives deep into the sounds of the Devon and Cornwall coast with Waves, a progressive house track blending ambient textures with a driving bassline. Inspired by the rugged coastlines he loves, Waves captures the ebb and flow of the sea, with layered synths and rhythms that pulse like the tides.

Waves

Waves - Radio Edit

Marc Matthews returns with "Separation," a melodic house journey blending ambient soundscapes, deep grooves, and evolving textures. Exploring themes of division and detachment in a dystopian world, the track builds tension through layered synths before offering moments of euphoric release. 

Fully produced at Synth Music Mastering, "Separation" is perfect for late-night drives, underground club sets, and introspective playlists.

Separation

Marc Matthews' "4 Minute Warning" is a progressive house anthem blending old-school house, trance, and deep house with layered synths and evolving textures. Inspired by the Cold War-era UK ‘4 Minute Warning,’ the track reflects today’s rising tensions, building cinematic suspense with hypnotic basslines and haunting vocals: "I can feel you in my blood."

Produced at Synth Music Mastering in Exeter, it’s perfect for dancefloors and introspective listening.

4 Minute Warning

Marc Matthews' Half-Life is a euphoric, trance-infused progressive house anthem set in a dystopian world where the night never ends — made for peak-time sets and after-hours emotional journeys.

Half-Life

Marc Matthews' "Darklight" blends deep house, trance, and cinematic tension to deliver a haunting EDM anthem for the shadows. Hypnotic bass and emotive synths evoke a world steeped in uncertainty — yet we dance with purpose. Mastered at The Exchange, the esteemed mastering house known for its clean signal chain and club-ready punch, "Darklight" is perfect for late-night sets and atmospheric playlists.

Produced and Mixed by Marc Matthews @ Synth Music Mastering, Devon
Vocals by INDIGO
Mastered by Mike Marsh @ The Exchange, Mike Marsh Mastering, Devon

Darklight (feat. INDIGO)

Darklight

Brooding 80s inspired synthwave with Billie Eilish influenced vocals.

Waiting on Your Call

Name Your Price

Waiting On Your Call (feat. Sophie Defrench)

Pre-save on Spotify: https://show.co/QZNxtx7

A blend of synth and lush female vocals, for fans of Chvrches, Pvris, Foxes and Haim.

Don't Say You're Sorry

Don't Say You're Sorry (feat. Iva Rii)

Marc Matthews - Love Locked Down (feat. OMMIEH) is the third release by producer/artist Marc Matthews. The song was written during the lockdown and describes love during the coronavirus pandemic, it features a driving synth bassline and powerful female vocals. Think Lady Gaga Bad Romance vs. 80s Synthwave.

Watch the video for new single 'Love Locked Down' (feat. OMMIEH) here 👇
https://show.co/yJtY2yM

Artwork:
Photo by Tony Reid on Unsplash

Love Locked Down (feat. OMMIEH)

Marc Matthews - Halloween Music is an original sound design interpretation of the classic Halloween theme and John Carpenter synthesizer sound. This Halloween film music instrumental has been created by recreating analog synthesizer sounds with digital plugins.

Halloween Film Main Theme

This song features the brilliant r&b female vocals of Nicole Simpson and a classic RnB type beat and vibe. For fans of TLC, En Vogue, and SWV, 'You Could Be the One' is available to stream on all platforms NOW!

"... the production is utterly sumptuous.. and Nicole Simpson, what a voice..." 
BBC Introducing South West - November 2020

You Could Be the One

You Could Be The One (feat. Nicole Simpson)

Melodic electronic music for a dystopian world 🌐
New Single 'Darklight' feat. INDIGO Out NOW 🌑🔦

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