Matt Guy is one of the breakout artists of 2022 having delivered one of the summer’s hottest track IDs. Finally released September 9th on Armada Music, ‘Set My Mind Free’ launched as Pete Tong’s Essential New Tune after gaining pre-release support from Pete and his Radio 1 colleague Sarah Story. Add to that, heavy club and festival rotation from DJs as diverse as Solomun to Gorgon City and ‘Set My Mind Free’ is up there as one of 2022’s most anticipated records.
Since release the record has been added to KISS FM and Capital Dance playlists, received Tune of the Week on BBC Radio 1 and has surpassed one million streams. At club level the record now has the backing of heavy weights from across the scene, the likes of CamelPhat, Joseph Capritati, FISHER, Tiesto, Dom Dolla and Sam Divine.
‘Set My Mind Free’ came hot on the heels of 2022 releases ‘Party Starter’ and ‘Krupa’, both of which were both supported by DJs from all corners of dance music; from stalwarts of the UK underground scene Patrick Topping and Annie Mac to global mainstage names such as Diplo, Vintage Culture and Claptone.
Matt Guy began his career with a residency for Cue in Chesterfield, quickly building himself a reputation which saw him tapped up for a residency at Egg London, supporting the likes of Michael Bibi, Dennis Cruz and Latmun.
His Movement residency in his hometown of Nottingham became renowned for the energy and drive he delivered, with his closing sets always being one for the books. This residency also saw him feature on line-ups alongside some of the industry's finest, such as ANOTR, Michael Bibi, Darius Syrossian, Richy Ahmed and many more.
Going into next year, Matt Guy is a highly in demand producer and remixer with the DJ prowess to match. He is set to take over in 2023. Let’s Get Ravey.
Dimitris: Your Top 3 biggest music career achievements in 2022:
Matt Guy: On BBC Radio One I received Pete Tong's Essential New Tune, Sarah Story's Track ID and invited to curate Danny Howards Mini Mix! As well as Kiss's tune of the week and Capital's Jam Hot.... Sorry that was 5 but i couldn't miss any out!
Best of 2022
1) Best track(s) and short comment for each track from other fellow artists of 2022
Matt Guy: Deborah Aime La Bagarre - Global Unlimited.
Been hammering this track for a while and now it's finally out for everyone to enjoy! Absolutely love this track, the perfect set closer for me.
2) Best of 2022 personal productions with short comment about them:
Matt Guy: I've been so buzzing with my 2022 releases, they've all really surpassed my expectations in different ways;
I started the year off with 'Party Starter' which is still being played by huge tastemakers across the globe such as Solomun, Diplo, Vintage Culture and many more.
I followed this with 'Krupa' which always seems to go down a treat!
My last original release of the year was 'Set My Mind Free' and this has received recognition from such varied dj's from Solomun and Camelphat to Jax Jones and Tiesto!
3) Best Artist of 2022(DJ & producer) with short comment:
Matt Guy: Patrick Topping, there's no stopping this man, and what a guy he is!
4) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2022 with short comment :
Matt Guy: Gotta Let You Go - Club Dominica (Felix Leiter Remix)
Sorry to put an unreleased one here, but this remix bangs!
5) YOUR Best Remix which you have produced of 2022 with short comment?
Matt Guy: Dom Dolla & Clementine Douglas - Miracle Maker (Matt Guy Remix)... I was so happy how this one turned out!
6) Best Remixer(s) of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Solomun - All of his remixes are unbelievable.
7) Best New Talent of 2022 (DJ or producer) with short comment :
Matt Guy: Hannah Laing and Kyle Starkey - Watch out for this lad!
8) Best electronic dance music album of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Fred Again - Actual Life 3
GENIUS
9) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2022 with short comment? :
Matt Guy: Armada Music ADE 2022 - so many bangers!
10) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: I always love the Diynamic artwork, simple and effective.
11) Best lyrics in electronic dance music track(s) of 2022 with short comment :
Matt Guy: It's got to be Eliza Rose' B.O.T.A. - Just can't get those lyrics out of my head!
12) Best vocalist/singer on electronic dance music track of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Clementine Douglas - She is KILLING it!
13) Best electronic dance music label of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Armada Music - Has to be really!
14) Best electronic dance music video of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Airwolf Paradise - Don't Hurt Me Baby.
Absolute vibes! Does exactly what it needs to.
15) Best online social media of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Butch & Matador, love their socials, just don't take themselves seriously and it comes across well!
16) Best social media response you may have received about your music or your DJ performance of 2022:
Matt Guy: 'You dance like the inbetweeners on crack' - Absolutely class comment this
17) Best music composition software of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Ableton is the one!
18)Best club event /festival/music conference of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Lofts Newcastle was my favourite club night, Dreamfields Mexico was the best festival. Both absolute scenes.
19) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Lofts Newcastle, the place was absolutely bouncing.
20) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: Solomun at Watergate, Berlin. What a journey that was
21) Best radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog) of 2022 with short comment. It can be yours or from other artists you respect:
Matt Guy: Will Clarke's Podcast is sooooo good. Highly recommend tuning in to this.
22) Best aftermovie for festival or club event of 2022
Matt Guy: Tank Sheffield, love the after movie for this!
23) Best music related website of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: DJ Mag & Mixmag are always my go to.
24) Best production or DJ equipment (a)software & (b) hardware) of 2022 with short comment:
Matt Guy: My favourite software is Ableton, although i do use Logic for mixing and mastering.
Hardware wise I love the Native Instruments equipment, namely the Maschine & Komplete S49 key board.
25) Best sound sample that has been used frequently in electronic dance music tracks of 2022 (personal or from other artists):
Matt Guy: I love a ravey 'Woop'!
26) Best technical tips that you learnt of 2022 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Matt Guy: I feel like 2022 has been a year where i have really honed in on my sound to a point where i can cross genres and it still sound like my tracks.
27) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career of 2022 and has helped you to progress even further:
Matt Guy: Give it absolutely everything and don't ever give up, no matter what others say!
28)Best hobby or non music related activity of 2022.
Matt Guy: Football, can't get enough of it!
29) Best ever electronic dance music track(s) of all times with short comment?
Matt Guy: Praga Khan - Injected With a Poison
I could literally listen to this track all day every day.
30) From 1 (bad) to 10(super excellent) what is your rate for 2022 in electronic dance music?
Matt Guy: 6
Dimitris: In which TV series, film or advert would you like to experience your track being used? Which track was the best placed on films/TV series/advert/official aftermovie of a festival from another artist?
Matt Guy: Probably the next train spotting film if there is one!
I loved that Patrick Topping & Kevin Saunderson's track 'Frisk' was used in the latest Batman film, that was great to see.
Dimitris: During 2022 we experienced many tracks that were hybrids of music styles & genres. Do believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today?
Matt Guy: I love the shift that since covid it is a lot more accepted to cross genres and styles, i feel its such an exciting movement.
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2023 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Matt Guy: I have a release scheduled for almost every month of 2023 already! Can't wait for everyone to hear these tracks!
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2023.
Matt Guy: Thanks for the chat! Hope you all have a wonderful New Year. Keep it Ravey!
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