Phaeleh

Bristol-based DJ and producer Matt Preston has crafted a distinct musical identity over the past decade. His signature ambient atmospherics, technicolour synths, and wall-shaking sub frequencies permeate a cinematic take on electronic music that runs through his productions and DJ sets, prompting adoration from fans and critics alike. Indebted to Boards of Canada and Aphex Twin, his tracks float somewhere in the space between dubstep, garage, ambient, and electronica, equally suited for immersive headphone listening or, even better, blasted through a capable sound system in a warehouse or club.

As Phaeleh, Matt Preston debuted in 2008 with his Reflections EP and the years since then have seen the producer release ten full-length projects and a series of EPs that have made waves on dancefloors the world over and garnered support from heavyweight DJs across several genres. Balancing club-focused weapons with exploratory ambient compositions, Preston has made a name for himself as a versatile and diverse producer with a unique creative vision.

 “I’ve always had a soft spot for the more chilled stuff.  I used to make club-based music and play drum and bass at parties, but as I’ve got older, I prefer to create music that helps you switch off from the chaos of life.  Even with my heavy stuff, if you mute the bass and drums,  there’s still layers of subtle pads and field recordings, but more recently I’ve turned the background noise up and toned down the rest.”

Phaeleh is an equally accomplished live performer and DJ, stunning audiences around the world with emotive performances that strike a fine balance between energy and atmosphere.  His DJ sets focus on a beat-driven sound that explores the outer fringes of dance music and electronica while remaining focused on the deep, ambient dubstep that is his signature sound.