matare

MatAre creates dark yet hopeful, introspective post-punk/ dark-wave shaped by nostalgia, emotional honesty, and the acknowledgement of impermanence. Blending a classic style of new wave with modern production, his songs feel dreamlike, atmospheric, and deeply human — music for late nights, long drives, and in-between places.
2025's Extinction Burst sought to make sense of a new era of uncertainty in the world- and especially an artistic outlet to vent raw emotions- sometimes frantic and angry. Matt Rousseau aka MatAre is trying a different approach for his 3rd studio album in late October 2026, "matar la luz" or "to kill the light" in Spanish. A metaphor that broadens the definition of Matare's artist name from "I will kill" to a more deep meaning. One that deals with impermanence, things constantly changing and eventually ending- not to be depressing and defeatist but to empower yourself knowing that life is an amazing