‘Hello World’ is an audio catalogue of personal experiences, thoughts and feelings, shared with honesty and curiosity for the human condition. Matt crafts emotive and uplifting compositions denoting a tender illustration of the human experience, finding and celebrating the simple and beautiful moments of life.

From the initial key flourishes of first single and LP opener ‘Who Cares’, ‘Hello World’ embeds the listener in a technicolour world of rich melodies, crisp instrumentation and meditative grooves. Over its eleven track duration, the album channels calming sonics, passionate playing and an optimistic, playful outlook whilst offering moments of reflection and calm.

The relationship between Matt and Band on the Wall is a true family affair, reaching all the way back to Matt’s teenage years. Matt explains:

“I grew up in Manchester after my mum emigrated from Poland. I was surrounded by MCs, rappers and musicians who were writing and recording hip hop and grime. I began producing, making beats and DJing, and spent several years getting involved in workshops at Band on the Wall through music charity Brighter Sound, which laid the foundations for my musical development. Growing up, I was enveloped by loads of different cultures which have all fed into the music I make and continue to inspire me today. The Manchester music scene is thriving with so many innovative artists doing their thing and making a big impression, and I’m proud to be from here.”

The release of ‘Hello World’ is the culmination of a beautiful full circle moment, showcasing what can be achieved when community and creativity is given a space to grow organically.

Gilles Peterson, Worldwide FM - "A mancunian moment... love this!
Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2 - "He's been making a lot of noise for himself in the jazz and beats space... it's righ tthere in the centre of what everyone's listening to"
Tom Ravenscroft, BBC 6 Music - "wicked new single from Matt Wilde!"
Bradley Zero, NTS - "Mmmm, lovely stuff!"
Andrew Jervis, Bandcamp Weekly - "Who Cares by Matt Wilde, on legendary venue Band on the Wall's label"
Huey Morgan, BBC 6 Music - 'Here's something new from Matt Wilde, little downtempo vibe - you're gonna like it'

A1. Who Cares
Keys Matt Wilde
Trumpet Aaron Wood
Drums Oscar Ogden
Bass Chris Rabbitts

A2. Trashes
Keys Matt Wilde
Drums Oscar Ogden
Bass CARRTOONS

A3. Hello World
Keys Matt Wilde
Drums Joe Luckin
Bass Tay Grace

A4. Entitled Smile
Keys Matt Wilde
Drums Joe Luckin
Guitar Natty Reeves
Bass Stan Scott

A5. Savvy
Keys Matt Wilde
Sax Parthenope
Drums Oscar Ogden
Bass CARRTOONS

B1. Fields of Green
Keys Matt Wilde
Drums Oscar Ogden
Bass CARRTOONS
Strings Rebekah Reid

B2. Eclipse
Keys Matt Wilde
Trumpet Aaron Wood
Drums Joe Luckin
Bass Stan Scott

B3. Every Story (Interlude)
Piano Matt Wilde
Production Stan Scott

B4. Figuring
Keys Matt Wilde
Drums Matt Wilde
Bass CARRTOONS
Strings Rebekah Reid

B5. Why Me
Keys Matt Wilde
Drums Oscar Ogden
Bass Chris Rabbitts

B6. Pippin’s Dream
Keys Matt Wilde
Drums Joe Luckin
Bass Jamie Walton
Co-written by Matt Wilde & Jamie Walton

Other than the ones noted, all tracks were written and produced by Matt Wilde

Drums recorded at Airtight Studios
Mixed by Stephen Hermitt
Mastered by Peter Beckmann, Technology Works

Paintings by Ollie Macdonald Oulds
Sleeve design by Josh Beetham

Artist management by Lucy Geddes