Matmos

Matmos is an experimental electronic music duo originally from San Francisco, now based in Baltimore, consisting of M.C. Schmidt and Drew Daniel. Formed in the mid-1990s, the pair gained recognition for their inventive approach to sound, utilizing eclectic sources such as amplified crayfish nerve tissue, surgical procedures, and environmental recordings alongside traditional instruments and digital processing.

Matmos attracted significant attention with their collaborations with Björk, contributing to her albums "Vespertine" and "Medúlla," and through their own celebrated albums like "A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure" (2001), which sampled surgical operations, and "The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast" (2006), a series of sonic portraits inspired by notable queer figures. Renowned for their playful, conceptual work as well as their deft sense of rhythm and melody, Matmos have maintained a steady presence in experimental and electronic music circles for over two decades. They are known for performances that combine audiovisual elements and audience participation, expanding on their reputation for sonic innovation.

The duo’s discography traverses genres, embracing musique concrète, glitch, techno, and pop pastiche, showing a persistent curiosity about how music can be constructed and perceived. Matmos continue to release albums and tour internationally, constantly evolving their creative process and challenging the boundaries between music, art, and science.