Story and abstraction are reoccurring themes in my music. They are illusive partners. Music is not so much a craft as it is a process of enthusiastically exploring ideas and possibilities. I enjoy the time and effort it takes to get it right, a luxury I can afford with my personal work.

A release like los isn't planned, it simply evolves around impressions and ideas long enough until it makes sense. I don't attempt to tell a story nor try to pursue pure abstraction yet both have always defined my music; A landscape of cloud, colour and the passing of time surrounded by wall and structure.

It is probably no coincidence that the creation of Los is one of exploration also. Paddling my bike in the warm weather of summer while listening to the music, the surroundings in sight and sound always seeping through.

The city, forest and ocean providing a changing backdrop as they partnered with the music. For niemandsland the ambient environment recordings were essential for the album to make sense. For los their absence helps break down the walls and structure.

Listening to it now, one final time before release, I realize that in my attempt to present los, I am only putting words to an experience. It would have sufficed saying that all I truly want to achieve is an experience.

I hope you enjoy this music.

Matthew