“A VERY PROMISING ACT” - MIXMAG “IF PRINCE & DAVE GAHAN HAD A BABY, IN PARIS, IN THE 90’S, THAT KID MIGHT NOW BE MAKING MUSIC LIKE THIS. IN L.A AT NIGHT.” -GUARDIAN “This” meaning the work of LA-based Human Life, a.k.a. Matthew Wasley. Citing influences as diverse as The KLF, Depeche Mode, Happy Mondays and the classic Chicago house music label Trax Records, Matthew produces catchy, potent electronic music with engaging vocals and strong song writing. Human Life’s sound combines the best of the underground and the overground without contriteness or awkwardness - and it’s one that’s already been catching the attention of French legend Alan Braxe, Radio 1’s Jaymo and Andy George, Grum, Aeroplane, Sasha, A-Trak, Crookers and even the late DJ Mehdi, who along with Riton played Human Life tracks on every date of their Carte Blanche tour. Originally from Boston, Matthew now lives in Los Angeles with the city’s nightlife providing another strand of influence in the project’s sound. The project began in 2009 as a collaboration between Matthew and producers Joshua Collins & Rachael Starr. 2010 and 2011 saw the project play standout gigs in New York’s legendary Webster Hall and Le Bain @ The Standard, L.A.’s number 1 nightspot Avalon, Neon Noise Project at XOYO (London) and Razzmatazz (Barcelona), with showcase spots at the prestigious In The City music conference (set up by Hacienda and Factory Records legend Tony Wilson) and WAD Magazines 10th Birthday (Paris). After releases on the project’s own LIFEX Recordings, they found their smash ‘In It Together’ being played on music TV stations around the world with the video receiving over 300,000 views on YouTube. This global buzz caught the attention of various labels and was subsequently licensed to Defected Records and Sony Australia (One Love). The track also received a makeover from none other than the Godfather of house music, Frankie Knuckles, which resulted in a No.1 on Traxsource for 4 weeks and praise from BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong who said “they don’t make ‘em like this anymore” live on air. With further releases forthcoming on Defected and Alan Braxe’s Vulture Music, Human Life is set to explode in 2012 after making a solid impression on the electronic scene during the project’s launch. Matthew is also hard at work on a debut album that will feature collaborations with musicians and producers ranging from household names to completely undiscovered talent. Stay tuned! www.humanlifemusic.com For all Human Life enquiries please contact Roo @ Rood Media – [email protected] |
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