One of the greatest and most talented (yet underrated) electronic music producer of this century. Mat Zo earned his fame within the trance scene during the late 00s, where he was praised for his new modern take on progressive trance.
Jono Grant, co-founder of the label Anjunabeats (where Mat Zo's most famous works reside), recalled in a Reddit AMA that Mat Zo was one of the biggest influences to him and to trance music. But Mat wasn't just a one trick pony, he had so much more creative potential than just trance, and so gradually his music expanded to include influences from all sorts of genres. House, prog house, funk, dubstep, drum and bass, garage, breakbeat, you name it. His tendency to blend genres together, as well as incorporating his own wits and idiosyncratic touches, makes his music a one-of-a-kind.
In 2013, he released his album Damage Control, which imo is the pinnacle of Mat Zo. This album contains a diverse palette of musical styles and really reflects Mat's true creative potential. The most well-received song in this album is Easy, a collaboration with renowned producer Porter Robinson. But really all the songs are soo good! His second biggest album, Self Assemble, was released in 2016 where his creativity continued to shine. Now, he is not as prominent anymore, but sometimes makes an appearance on the face of Anjuna every now and then.
Jono Grant, co-founder of the label Anjunabeats (where Mat Zo's most famous works reside), recalled in a Reddit AMA that Mat Zo was one of the biggest influences to him and to trance music. But Mat wasn't just a one trick pony, he had so much more creative potential than just trance, and so gradually his music expanded to include influences from all sorts of genres. House, prog house, funk, dubstep, drum and bass, garage, breakbeat, you name it. His tendency to blend genres together, as well as incorporating his own wits and idiosyncratic touches, makes his music a one-of-a-kind.
In 2013, he released his album Damage Control, which imo is the pinnacle of Mat Zo. This album contains a diverse palette of musical styles and really reflects Mat's true creative potential. The most well-received song in this album is Easy, a collaboration with renowned producer Porter Robinson. But really all the songs are soo good! His second biggest album, Self Assemble, was released in 2016 where his creativity continued to shine. Now, he is not as prominent anymore, but sometimes makes an appearance on the face of Anjuna every now and then.
Me: What are your favorite artists?
Her: Billie Eilish, Drake, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Marshmello, DJ Khaled (etc.)
Me: But have you heard of Mat Zo?
Her: Nope
Me: Geez louise! You need to cleanse your ears right now with his songs!
Her: Billie Eilish, Drake, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Marshmello, DJ Khaled (etc.)
Me: But have you heard of Mat Zo?
Her: Nope
Me: Geez louise! You need to cleanse your ears right now with his songs!
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian January 5, 2022
Get the Mat Zomug. (V) The act of reacting with visible frustration, agitation, or even outright fury when confronted with another's incompetence, often blowing minor mistakes out of proportion. Prone to emotional outbursts - sometimes theatrical, sometimes sharp - when others fail to meet their standards of competence or efficacy.
by Vendordefender August 27, 2025
Get the Mattingmug. like the australian noun "chat" but you add mat at the end when something really makes your blood boil. chat mat's are absolute incels with no rhyme or reason to exit other than to piss you off.
by crueltycrevice February 5, 2023
Get the chat matmug. A Mats is a stupid nigger who gets his mom to cut up a bowl of mango for him. He is an anime addict and sits in the back of the class laughing at anime.
by EpicGamer04 November 20, 2019
Get the Matsmug. Noun: What a person becomes when they lack boundaries in a romantic relationship and allow their partner to take advantage of them.
by Mons Vesuvius July 16, 2023
Get the Adore matmug. When one person lashes out over such little things and has insane baby rage, that is uncontrollable. Then the person leaves and rejoins a server/event in the next 5-30 minutes.
by texasrot January 21, 2024
Get the mattingmug. by Ewefuhkr May 12, 2022
Get the Smash-matmug.