[EDM.com] Funkin Matt Channels Past and Present Into New Heldeep Track, "Perfect Dark"

Funkin Matt is rewriting memories on his new single, "Perfect Dark."

Released today via Oliver Heldens’ Heldeep Records, the track marks the penultimate chapter of the Norwegian producer's Nostalgia EP, a project rooted in the wonder of the 1990s and 2000s. Evocative and unapologetically rhythmic, the track transforms those nostalgic echoes into a storm of energy built for 2025 dancefloors.

Matt pushes his artistic identity into new territory while maintaining a pulse that club veterans and new ravers alike will find magnetic. While his production leans into the textures of garage, it’s polished through a futuristic lens.

"This track blends my love for Afro-house music with huge synths," he explains. "It’s heavily rhythm-focused, where every percussion hit matters."

Matt additionally cites a post-festival creative rush as the catalyst behind his new EP. 

"After returning from Shambhala, an incredible festival nestled deep in the Canadian woods, I found myself in an inspired creative flow… it felt surreal, like a dream or a live movie set," he recalled. 

Listen to "Perfect Dark" below and find the new single on streaming services here.

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