Whether it be creating tunes that the world’s Djing elite spin, or playing tunes to a packed dance floor, Australia’s Matt Rowan follows in the footsteps and continues the trend of top flight artists emerging from the land down under.
A classically trained musician, Matt’s first foray into the EDM world came in 1997 when he saved his pennies and purchased a studio (with a set of belt driven turntables just for good measure!). Whilst the brand new studio collected dust, the DJ bug bit and it wasn’t long before his DJ career took off in a variety of bars and small clubs. Matt’s big break first came in the form of a residency at Sydney’s leading progressive house night, SweetChilli. Playing alongside the likes of Chris Fortier, Steve Porter, Anthony Pappa, Luke Fair and a host of touring internationals, Matt honed his funky progressive sound – incorporating elements of US and French House, progressive, trance and techno. From this begining Matt went on to become a regular feature at many a night as well as a headliner in his own right.
After the initial stalled attempt at production in ’97, round 2 commenced in 2005 with the advent of Ableton Live. Again, it wasn’t long before recognition happenned with a few singles released on some small labels but Matt shot to prominence when his 2006 hit “Tomorrow” (with Jaytech) took the world by storm and found itself on Dave Seman’s Renaissance Master’s series. From then on Matt’s back catalogue of originals, remixes and remixers reads as a who’s who of the EDM scene. With everyone from Armin to Zabiela playing his music, Matt’s career looks set to flourish with his debut artist album “I Play This” due for release in September 2008 - a collection of works that encompass his musical tastes and styles. “I Play This” will showcase Matt as one of the world’s leading producers and a name to be reckoned with.
Music that is emotive but funky, thoughtful but dance-floor-oriented, complex but fun – enjoyment assured.
Discography:
Originals:
Matt Rowan - The Cruzer EP [L2 Music]
The New Funk
Get Back
Cruzer
Matt Rowan – Keep Sake (Reversible Records)
Matt Rowan – Sound Source (L2 Music)
Matt Rowan – Trust The Groove (L2 Music)
Matt Rowan – Upside (Reversible Records)
Matt Rowan – Foresight (Fiberline Audio)
Matt Rowan – Gold Mine (Only Records)
Matt Rowan – Stonker (Fiberline Audio)
Matt Rowan – Waiting To Happen (Only Records)
Matt Rowan – Dish It Out (Amenta Records)
Matt Rowan – Her Strength (Rapid Response)
Matt Rowan – Fat F@cker EP (Babylon Limited)
Works
Fat F@cker
Mogul
Matt Rowan – Self Inflicted (Red Seven)
Matt Rowan – Hot Steppin’ (Red Seven)
Matt Rowan - This, That and The Other (Proton
Remixes:
Ikarus – Collapso (Matt Rowan Mix) [L2 Music]
Seyton – Vikingfjord (Matt Rowan Mix) [L2 music]
Jaytech – Starbright (Matt Rowan Mix) [Red Seven]
Somnus Corp – Real De Catorce (Matt Rowan Mix) [Reversible records]
Aaryn Blaine – Crescendo (Matt Rowan Mix)[Reversible Records]
Jalabee Cartel – Beautiful Rising (Matt Rowan Mix) [Helvetica]
Zeeboo – Hero (Matt Rowan Mix) [Helvetica]
Andrew K – Download This (Matt Rowan Mixes) [Underground Lessons]
Island 9 – Daybreak (Matt Rowan Mix) [Aphrodisio]
Soliquid - Le Cheque (Matt Rowan Mix) [Tilth Music]
Matt Black - Epiphany (Mmatt Rowan Mix) [Segment records]
Latenta Project - Divine (Matt Rowan Mix) [Proton]
The Pushers - A Pushers Theme (Matt Rowan Mix) [Polytechnice Recordings]
Dousk - Street Talk (Matt Rowan Mix) [Groove Collection Recordings]
With Jaytech:
Matt Rowan and Jayech – Tomorrow/Blaze (Hope Recordings)
Matt Rowan and Jaytech – Pulse/Silver Cities (Hope Recordings)
Matt Rowan and Jaytech – Holding On/Elysium (Red Seven)
Matt Rowan and Jaytech - Noodles (Curvve)
Remixes:
V-Sag – Kity In an Empty House (Matt Rowan and Jaytech Mix) [Fiberline Audio]
Starecase – Vapour Trails (Matt Rowan and Jaytech Mix) [Hope Recordings]
AFK – Lush (Matt Rowan and Jaytech Mix) [Proton]
Narek and Danny Bullo – I Need Somebody (Matt Rowan and Jaytech Mix)
[Fiberline Audio]
Narek and Danny Bullo – Made By The Hand (Matt Rowan and Jaytech mix)
[Fiberline Audio]
4mal presents Square Coil – Static Noise (Matt Rowan and Jaytech Mix)
[Amenta Records]
CPM – Iobec Mapic (Matt Rowan and Jaytech Mix) [Proton]
Medway and Sven Hauck – Amonamen (Matt Rowan and Jaytech Mix) [Influx Audio]
Kriece - K9 (Matt Rowan and Jaytech Mix) [Destroy The Ego]
With Robbie Lowe:
Matt Rowan and Robbie Lowe - Dog Paddle/Boob Tube (Hussle)
Matt Rowan and Robbie Lowe - Unlocked/Bizness (Rococo)
Matt Rowan and Robbie Lowe - Sam I Am (Outta Limits)
Links to sets:
http://www.inthemix.com.au/broadband/fm/26773/Matt_Rowan_live_at_Habit_May_12_2006_AUdio_on_Proton
rowan_matt@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/djmattrowan
Interviews and Reviews:
Interview on Lunar-Entertainment.com
http://www.lunar-entertainment.com/interviews/matt_rowan/matt_rowan2903.htm
Interview on inthemix.com.au
http://www.inthemix.com.au/features/26540/Matt_Rowan_Jaytech_Trained_to_Kill
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