Drawing us in with a subversive and cerebral glitch texture, expanding into clarity with a fierce dance beat and pristine pop vocal, Matt Wright opens Heartbreaker with evocative prose as he sings, “Today is gonna be the day, I get up and walk away, it’s time to leave it all behind, get you off my mind, there’s nothing left to say…”
We immediately connect with the vulnerable, yet empowering nature of the track. The conviction that Matt performs with is tangible, and the combination of a clean and infectious sonic landscape showcases a refined brand of immaculate pop production.
The seamless integration of risers and nuanced electronica adds depth and complexity to the opus, elevating it to a whole new level. However, what truly sets this dance track apart is its lyrics. The emotive and relatable nature expressed through Matt’s words strikes a chord deep within.
With reference to the narrative, the popstar from Mayfield goes on to tell us, “It’s a classic ‘I’ve had my heart broken enough times, that I want to be the one breaking someone else’s heart for once’ kind of story.” Sonically, the talented creator also cites Years & Years and Becky Hill as sonic peers, although there is no doubt that Matt is manifesting a sound of his own.
The rising artist fearlessly opens up about his personal experiences, allowing us to connect with him and his message. This is further brought to life by a situational and cinematic music video, which allows us to connect with Matt as a performer.
He confesses, “Something else that’s REALLY cool about this release, is that I’ve actually managed to get Ollie King from BBC Three’s ‘I Kissed A Boy’ (hosted by Dannii Minogue) to star in the music video too!”
It is not surprise that BBC Introducing have shared four of Matt Wright‘s tracks across BBC Radio Sussex and BBC Radio Surrey over the past year. We connect with the authenticity and depth that Matt Wright has to offer with his art, and have added Heartbreaker to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our brand new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Matt’s wider discography, including OMT and Headspace!