Manchester based producer Matt Temperley better known as The Velvet Shadow creates, atmospheric, dark, yet beautiful dystopian electronica. Inspired by imaginary post apocalyptic worlds and dissociative mind states.
Matt started exploring sound manipulation and production with ‘Startrekker’ on an old Amiga 500 in the mid-90s. His musical tastes expanded when he discovered 808 State’s pirate radio show in his teens. This discovery led him to explore the record shops of Oldham Street, Manchester, looking for similar music.
Matt studied Music Production at Leeds College of Music, where he further experimented with electronic and acoustic sound. While studying, Matt absorbed the club culture and rave scene in Leeds. The exposure to club music heavily influenced Matt’s attempts to create music that helps take the listener to different states of being.
Currently focusing on morphing his studio in to a live performance setup Matt is experimenting with modular synths, live loopers, Fx Pedals and Ableton Live.
Matt works with the Manchester Electronic Collective to run the BLEEP night, Producer Playground, and Live performance workshops.
Currently a resident at Ebor Studio, Littleborough, UK.