Matthew Dear

Genre-Blending Electronic Musician and Producer

Matthew Dear is an American electronic music producer, DJ, and singer. He co-founded both Ghostly International and its dancefloor offshoot, Spectral Sound. His sound is a blend of experimental and pop influences, ranging from techno to indie pop. Dear has been active in the music industry since the late 1990s and has released several albums under his own name as well as under pseudonyms such as Audion, False, and Jabberjaw. His work is characterized by a deep understanding of electronic music's various sub-genres, combined with a penchant for innovation and genre-blending. Over the years, Matthew Dear has garnered critical acclaim for his distinctive style and has become a respected figure in the electronic music community. He has also remixed works for artists such as The Chemical Brothers, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Hot Chip, further establishing his versatility and reach within the industry.