FRANZ MATTHEWS

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Based in Berlin, the versatile producer, DJ and live act Franz Matthews is known for crafting groove-heavy Indie Dance, funk-infused House, and dreamy club psychedelia with emotional depth. Built for cosmic dancefloors and mental travelers of the present moment, his sound blends worlds together, while always exploring new sonic territories, and always adding something meaningful to the experience.

Born in France and raised between cultures, Franz’s musical journey began with classical piano, guitar, and jazz studies, later channeling those foundations into psychedelic and progressive rock bands and, eventually, electronic music. Inspired by acts like LCD Soundsystem and Soulwax, he fused his love of analog warmth and hypnotic rhythms into a signature style that bridges eras and genres — always guided by artistic integrity, strong commitment, and a deep attention to sonic detail, all while keeping a healthy dose of humor and self-irony.

Whether through his own HIFI/LOFI Records imprint or releases on Eskimo Recordings, Feines Tier, AEON, ROAM, Heimlich… Franz’s productions consistently weave narrative, nostalgia, and groove. His acclaimed remix for Aisha Badru has amassed over 5 million streams on Spotify, while collaborating and getting remixed by the likes of Aera, Chaim, Michael Mayer, The Organism, and Local Suicide have reinforced his position as a genre-blurring tastemaker.

From Berlin institutions like Sisyphos and Kater Blau to festivals such as Château Perché, Reeperbahn, and tours across Europe, the US, and Mexico, Franz’s heady and danceful magic continues to turn dancefloors into portals — always with the heart, always bringing the heat.