Los Angeles-based artist Matt Cohen, aka matty co., invites listeners to hit rewind on love and life with his groovy, heart-forward single, ‘BACK2BASICS.’ Steeped in nostalgia and soul, the track is the final addition to his ALL IS GOOD HERE mini collection—and it’s a dazzling closer.
With a sound that straddles the lines between indie pop, soulful R&B, and modern funk, ‘BACK2BASICS’ captures the kind of warm intimacy usually reserved for memory’s greatest hits. Think Tom Misch’s infectious groove meets Djo’s cosmic depth, wrapped in a velvet vocal that could soothe any storm. Produced by Adam Castilla (The Colourist) and Brick Mansion Recordings, the single pulses with a cool confidence—anchored by a slick bassline and lush production that never overstates its presence.
But matty co. isn’t just chasing a vibe—he’s chasing meaning. The track, inspired by quiet moments with his now-fiancée, feels like a soft-spoken love letter: intimate, genuine, and grounded in the everyday magic of just being together. “It’s that feeling, wrapped up in a song,” he says—and it shows.
What sets matty co. apart isn’t just the music—it’s the story. Raised in Orange County with a creative foundation shaped by his father’s Disney legacy and his mother’s support, matty co. embodies duality: a Gemini by sign and spirit, equally at home behind digital marketing campaigns for St. Vincent and Ghost as he is center stage. That balance, that magnetic contradiction, gives ‘BACK2BASICS’ its edge.
Already dubbed a WFNM Artist to Watch 2025 and featured on Spotify’s All New Rock and Fresh Finds, matty co. is quickly claiming his space in the indie landscape. Whether front and center or behind the scenes—or even holding down the low end as bassist for LA rock outfit Holy Wars—he proves that artistry isn’t one-size-fits-all.
With ‘BACK2BASICS,’ matty co. offers a mood, a moment, and a memory. And if this track is any sign of what’s next, all really is good here.
