Matt Jenko

Matt Jenko
Hi my name is Matt, but my friends call me Matt. I’m on the wrong side of 29 (damn I hate it every time I have to update that number), definitely feeling my age, but never felt happier and more content than I do at this point in my life. I’ve been through some rocky patches (who hasn’t) and lived to tell the tale, and boy do I gots some stories. When I’m not giving opinions absolutely nobody asked for, I’m doing a worldbuilding with my passion project, vivaellipsis. If you like offbeat nonsense delivered through immersive escapism, then go and get involved. Or don’t, I’m not telling you what to do. I’m not yer boss. I’m a simple man with simple interests. I like Yorkshire tea, the sound of rain on the window, and a bloody good story.

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clarity – vivaellipsis, har:low

1 May 2018

Writing up this week's entry has been such a bizarre experience. Normally I'm not one to be stuck for something to say, but writing about my own track is like staring into the looking glass the wrong way. Now I know that that's an Alice in Wonderland reference, but I'm not really sure I understand it, so interpret it whichever way you want. 

clarity is essentially about the perspective you gain with distance: from a situation, a project, a relationship. It's something of a follow-up to an earlier track of mine called Focus, which was more about reckless abandon in the heat of an intense moment, and being too all up in its junk to see the bigger picture. You need to Focus in order to gain clarity, so there's a nice little continuation there. Panama came in the middle of these two tracks though, and has nothing to do with either, so I guess I'm not the master story-teller I paint myself to be. 

Creating the world that clarity exists in has been an absolute mammoth undertaking, and at the time of writing this, there's still plenty more to be done. But honestly, I'm loving every minute of it. I'm in a state of pure creative flow, and that's what clarity was designed to be about. When I'm working, I need non-intrusive music that's warm and melodic, that helps me to tune out nuisance thoughts and that ever-looming voice of self-criticism that can railroad a project in a heartbeat. Ironically, these were things that plagued the creation of the track in the first place, which I guess makes it a triumph in itself that I actually got the bloody thing done. What's cool is I can now include the finished track in my repertoire of music to work to, which at the moment involves a heavy amount of Bonobo (sorry Flume, still luv u xox).

When it comes to Saving the World!, sometimes being subtle is the best approach. The hero can be the person who brings a situation into focus, helping the one they're saving to see the bigger picture, and ultimately gain the clarity they need to make the right decision. That can mean the difference between saving a world, or destroying one. Sometimes the calmest voice is the loudest, and now I'm absolutely certain that's a famous quote, but I've got no idea who from so I donno, google it.  

If you're interested in reading more about the psychological universe that clarity inhabits (which if you've gotten this far into my rambling barrage I presume you probably are), I spend a lot of time talking about it Chapter VII of my book, which is due for release mid-May (edit 2021: haha yeah that went well didn’t it). And yeah, fuck you, I'm shamelessly self-promoting, it's fine because I'm aware I'm doing it 🤷‍♂️ I'll also be talking about it a lot with Andrew from the Music to Write An Essay Playlist, so keep your little eyes peeled for those chats when they go out across social media over the coming weeks (and please, I've said this before, don't actually peel your eyes). 

Before I go, I'd just like to say a massive thank you to Andrew for not only giving me the honour of being the very first artist to release a track through @musictolabel, but also for his invaluable advice, constant motivation, (seemingly infinite) patience, and his belief in my potential as an artist. It's been a breeze working with you mate, and we're only just getting started!

I hope my track helps you all to gain a little bit of clarity in whatever it is you're working on/for/against today; really, that's the whole reason I do this x

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About the curator - Matt Jenko

Hi my name is Matt, but my friends call me Matt. I’m on the wrong side of 29 (damn I hate it every time I have to update that number), definitely feeling my age, but never felt happier and more content than I do at this point in my life. I’ve been through some rocky patches (who hasn’t) and lived to tell the tale, and boy do I gots some stories.

When I’m not giving opinions absolutely nobody asked for, I’m doing a worldbuilding with my passion project, vivaellipsis. If you like offbeat nonsense delivered through immersive escapism, then go and get involved. Or don’t, I’m not telling you what to do. I’m not yer boss.

I’m a simple man with simple interests. I like Yorkshire tea, the sound of rain on the window, and a bloody good story.

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I Could Be The One – Noonie Bao Acoustic Mix – Avicii, Nicky Romero

23 April 2018

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The news of Avicii's death this week shook me pretty hard. To lose such a talented person is always tragic (and it comes off the back of the death of Stephen Hawking last month, another huge hero of mine), but when that person is hardly a year older than you it reminds you that death really doesn't care how old or how successful you are. It reminds you that you really have to live life properly, and not waste it on pointless bollocks. 

Avicii was a massive inspiration to me; in fact, I'd argue that 'Seek Bromance' was the very track that got me into the world of electronic dance music in the first place. He was also the first DJ I ever saw live, and where I realised how open the world of dance music as a live performance actually could be. He was a pioneer in every sense; you only have to look at the tributes rolling in from some of the biggest names in dance music to see the impact his loss will have on us all. 

This playlist is usually dedicated to upbeat tracks that motivate and galvanise you, but this week it only felt right to instead go with this incredibly beautiful acoustic rendition of what is easily my favourite Avicii track. I guarantee it will move you; it's hard to write this without getting emotional, but that's okay - life isn't always about Saving the World! Sometimes we need to instead take a minute to mourn the heroes we lose along the way. 

Rest in peace Tim, your legacy will live on brother x

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All Four Walls – Gorgon City, Vaults

16 April 2018

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This week's entry is only a shorty, which I'm given to understand from the great philosopher Iyaz is also a term of endearment for someone who's not unlike a melody in one's head, or an iPod stuck on replay (what a genius that man was. Absolute genius). 

I just wanted something super cool and with a dirty groove to get you through the week, and All Four Walls by Gorgon City and Vaults is exactly that. I like to think of it as a positive track, about breaking down the mental barriers stopping you from getting shit done and finding yourself in a place of complete freedom. Who doesn't want that? 

If the brevity of this week's post has left you feeling somewhat upset, fear not my child. My writing hat is firmly on and over the next few weeks, there'll be plenty of verse tumbling from me ol' mind chasm. Until then, just have a nice dance and try not to think too much about stuff that doesn't deserve your attention. 

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P.S., I'm really not happy about the snake image on the cover art. Slithery little buggers. 

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Matt Jenko is a university postgraduate and music producer with an unhealthy obsession with Rick & Morty and all things Game of Thrones. When he’s not in the studio (a rare occurrence these days), he’s fueling his passion for music either on the net or out in the real world. He likes being out in the nature (in the least strenuous capacity though, let’s be real here) and chilling with his cat, and he’s also pretty proud of his mammoth collection of books that he’s never read.

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Rise and Shine – Deorro

10 April 2018

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I've been a very busy little bee recently. I can't say what I've been working on just yet, but believe me, it's exciting. 

When you're deep in the headspace forest, you tend to come across a lot of strange and interesting psychological creatures, and not all of them are friendly. If you've ever completely thrown yourself into a creative project, you'll know what I mean: you can convince yourself that what you're working on is the greatest thing since Beethoven or Michelangelo, and then five minutes later want to throw the whole thing out the window because for some inexplicable reason, the whole thing just turned into 100% premium grade, pure blend shite. 

So it's good to have some kind of respite along the way, and 'Rise and Shine' for me has been exactly that. It's a powerhouse of a track, thoroughly unpredictable, and most importantly, it just screams FUN. For me it's been an island to swim to when I've felt like I'm drowning (metaphorically that is, I'm alright Andy don't worry), because it's a million miles from what my current project is about so it's been something of an earth-wire to the productivity current that's been fuelling my focus lately. Not really sure if that was my most elegant use of imagery, but that reservoir's running a little dry at the mo so give me a break maaan. 

I guess this week's entry is a bit more specific to me than usual, in the sense that it's the track that's been saving my world, but it's not just about me. I recommend this track if you not only wanna save the world, but also have a bit of fun, @get wild, and @celebrate life. It's just infectious, feel good music, and that's something everyone can enjoy! 

Keep your ears peeled over the coming weeks for exciting news out of our camp, I promise I'm not overhyping this x 

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Mein War (feat. Julia) – Dakon First

26 March 2018

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Every once in a while, we get a track sent to us that catches us quite off-guard. Sure, we've spent the past few months talking about the victories we overcome in our daily lives (and the music we listen to as the soundtrack to those victories), but it's easy to forget that there are people out there going through a much more dangerous form of struggle. The kind that can get you killed. 

Dakon First is a former neo-Nazi who has undergone a radical change as a human being. His goal now is to expose the true dangers that the kind of extremist groups he formerly associated with really pose. For Dakon, atonement starts with music - the language that all of us speak. At Music to, we know how powerful music can be, and what better way is there to spread your message? 

Of course, the transition wasn't easy for Dakon. He told me: "It took me almost a year of becoming new person. Yes, it was hard. Yes, it was dangerous for me to telling to my so called "racist comrades" that I was no longer one of them." It takes courage to turn your back on your entire way of life, especially when doing so can have such dire consequences. 

'Mein War' truly is Music to Save the World! to. Its message is one that promotes peace. In Dakon's words, "[the aim] is to cultivate tolerance, to fight back race discrimination and to reduce the hate." I try to avoid getting too politically heavy with this playlist (there's a time and a place for that), but I think the spirit embodied in this track is something we can all get on board with. 

You can learn more about Dakon's work here: https://www.facebook.com/dakonproject/

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Waves – Hemmit

20 March 2018

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This week, we're doing things a bit different. Because that's what heroes do. They break the rules (but not the law, that's more the realm of the villains and we aren't interested in those sorts).

So, on to this subtly different, all new version of Music to Save the World. You see, when Hemmit sent me this track a couple of weeks back, I knew it was something a little special, and that we'd have to have a little chat about it. And so this week's entry enjoys the privilege of being the very first to feature the artist's input in the write-up. It's not necessarily the case that I didn't want to interview the likes of Diplo or deadmau5 from earlier weeks, it's just very difficult for me to find the time to fit them into my rockstar lifestyle. It's cool though, they understand. 

For me, the most important thing about a song is the imagery. I want to be taken on a journey when I listen to a track, and 'Waves' does just that. It's easy to imagine yourself floating underwater, blissfully exploring a submerged world with all of your anxieties washing away. When I asked Hemmit what this imagery meant to him, he described it as "this sort of water/rebirth, butterfly metamorphosis that can happen when we embrace what we love and want to do with life." If this was the point in the hero's character arc where they accept their true calling and finally become the hero they were meant to be, Waves would be the soundtrack to this revelation. 

You guys know how much I love music with true depth, and aside from the obvious depth oceanic imagery provides, Waves has even more moving beneath the surface. "It's the idea of seeing what makes you happy then taking a chance on yourself and going for it," Hemmit told me. Waves was his journey from being a corporate drone, to "packing it all up and moving to Portland and growing into a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist." I mean, take a second to appreciate the heroism in that act. In a world fuelled by obligation and 'realistic expectations', taking a chance on yourself and on your dream can be one of the most courageous things a hero can do. 

I think if you enjoyed 'Bow' from Kasabian a couple of months back, you'll really love 'Waves.' Make no mistake, Hemmit's sound is incredibly fresh and unique to him, but I'm sure you'll agree that there's a lot of Tom Meighan present in his vocal, not to mention all of the audio subtleties dancing across the sound-sphere that make both acts just so damned enjoyable to listen to. 

Have a great week kiddas x

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Little Lies – Fleetwood Mac

13 March 2018

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If you told me I could only ever listen to one band for the rest of my life, well first of all I'd say you were a bit of a dick for forcing such an unnecessary restriction on me. But if you insisted, because that's just the way you are, I'd answer with Fleetwood Mac. When it comes to taking you on a journey, there's just no one quite like the Mac.

Arguably the most heroic thing about this week's entry is the superhuman effort required to pick just one song from the gold mine that is their discography, but in the end I settled on Little Lies. It's an expansive track layered with intricate details; I hear something new each time I listen to it, which is one of my favourite things about any song of this calibre. 

Of course, the focus of the track is the story, which to me is really about dealing with the less desirable qualities of whoever it is we're with, knowing full-well that no one can ever really be perfect for us. Sometimes heroes have to alter the narrative to make them easier to root for, because in the end, 'doing the right thing' is often entirely subjective, and even acts of apparent evil can be viewed differently from another perspective. It takes a lot of strength (or stupidity, again depending on your perspective) to be able to throw on a pair of rose-tinted sunglasses and immerse yourself in a reality that you're fully aware is imagined.   

One thing's for certain though; no matter how you interpret the meaning behind this week's track, I think we can all agree on the fact that it's an absolute masterpiece x

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Trophies – Drake – Young Money

6 March 2018

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Being a hero isn't easy. Most of the time, our feats of superhuman prowess go unrewarded, even unnoticed. Usually this isn't an issue: after all, we do what we do because of the people we are, not because we want a pat on the back for biting our tongue during a difficult exchange or a high five for getting to work on time every day. Sometimes a little recognition wouldn't go amiss though - there's the human aspect of being superhuman to consider, and humans like a little reassurance every now and then that we're not doing everything totally wrong. 

Trophies captures this sentiment beautifully: we do what we do because we're supposed to, and there aren't any awards for it, no envelopes to open (except probably the utility bills which, as the heroes we are, are almost always paid on time), no trophies. We push ahead against all odds because that's what heroes do. We got into this game to make the personal worlds we inhabit a little less tough to bear, not because we just wanted the ceremony at the end.   

What's great about this track is that sonically, it really captures that kind of emotion. The brass lead carries this really kind of understated victory fanfare feel (that's the first time I've ever used the word victory seriously, look at me go), and it conjures an image of a poorly-attended parade, y'know with some cheap balloons and someone half-heartedly throwing confetti. It plays to the theme Drake discusses wonderfully, that we don't do what we do to be rewarded, and you know how much I love it when the sound matches the lyrics (honestly, what's the fucking point of doing a song if you're not actually making the music relevant to what you're going on about. Just write a poem, it's easier). I promised you more from the world of hiphop, and I did not disappoint. 

Have a brilliant week x

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Opps (with Yugen Blakrok) – Vince Staples

27 February 2018

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Like Music to Dali & Jay-Z Lovers post last week, this week's Save the World! entry was inspired by the recent release of Marvel's Black Panther. It's rare that to have a film score deviate from traditional cinematic motifs and pull it off so well, but I really feel my enjoyment of the film was in no small part due to Kendrick's impeccable song curation. As curators ourselves, we know the impact that the right song can have on a particular moment, and it was humbling to see it done on a Hollywood scale.

Since the heroic nature of the subject matter pretty much speaks for itself this week, I'm not going to labour over any obvious imagery since to do so would be the equivalent of a toddler's crayon drawing of a dog; cute, but not particularly sophisticated.

Instead, let's talk about radical influence that discovering Vince Staples has had on both my musical proclivities in general and on my direction as a producer. It's actually one of those strange coincidences that I saw the film only a few days after plunging head first into Big Fish Theory, having come across Vince, probably unsurprisingly, through his collaboration with Flume (which, as part of the ongoing struggle to fight the urge to make this a Flume appreciation playlist, I decided not to submit as this week's track), but the timing has certainly helped to tie everything up in a neat little bow. 

This is a genre that's somehow stayed off my radar for years, but Vince, along with Vic Mensa and Pusha T (who are both incidentally Flume collaborators. Honestly, the obsession just pushes through doesn't it), have got me hooked on the magic of the 808 (and you know I loves me some distorted 808). 

Expect more from this world in the weeks to come x

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HyperParadise (Flume Remix) – Hermitude

20 February 2018

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I'll be honest, I've had myself a pretty weird couple of weeks. Not to take this playlist to a place of doom and gloom, but I've not been feeling so Victorious! lately. In fact, I've been in a bit of a rut. 

But that's okay! Heroes aren't always winning. That'd make for some shit-boring cinema, and if box office success is anything to go by, we know that's certainly not the case. I won't reference any particular heroes here for fear of flaming up a DC/Marvel turf-war, except of course for Mr Incredible, who quite famously finds himself in the mother of all ruts. And everything turns out pretty great for him, so, y'know. Chin up. 

In an effort to force a change in perspective, this week's track is the most uplifting thing I could think of. I dare you to throw this on and not feel 100x more powerful. If it were a supersuit, you know for a fact Frozone would be asking his wife where it was (which of course, he should know himself since it's not his wife's job to know where his clothes are kept. This ain't the 50s kiddo). 

I've tried to keep my Flume obsession under control to give other artists a chance to breathe on this playlist, but I think I can get away with this one since it's a remix and therefore technically a Hermitude track. In classic Flume style, this version of HyperParadise is what a *true* remix should be; an elegant re-imagination of an already brilliant track, taking just a few elements from the original and, much like a Master Builder from the Lego Movie (yeah, they're all heroes in that too, shut up I like Lego), creating something completely different. 

I get so frustrated hearing the lazy rehashes the keep popping up on the radio in an infuriating abundance these days, where the "producer" in question has taken all of five minutes to throw a dance beat behind an old pop track and then *definitely not ruined* the whole thing with ridiculous noises that make Ross Geller look like a musical virtuoso... 

Anyway, enjoy yourself some Flumey goodness this week (which sounds far more diseasy than it should do), and if you're in a rut like I've been, remember that all great heroes go through hardship along their character arc. And if that fails, just drag up a song that should have died in the 90s and put some helicopter noises over it. That'll work. 

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Places – Martin Solveig

13 February 2018

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Sometimes we're not super-human without that special someone who brings out our full potential. And sometimes, we lose that someone. In fact, one of the most gruelling challenges a superhero can face is the loss of their sidekick. It can be for different reasons, but it's almost always an incredibly difficult thing to overcome. 

I first got into Places after a pretty gnarly breakup, and it resonated incredibly strongly with me at the time. Nothing felt good, I wasn't me, and I definitely wasn't in control. It took a bit of time for the dust to settle and realise that I'd survived, and a lot of time to see it for the Victory! that it actually was. The superhuman feat here was making an awful situation into one of opportunity, to change the things in my life that didn't make me feel fulfilled and stop languishing in acceptance of the less savoury parts of being myself. 

Places now represents a snapshot of a very strange time in my career being a human, and adopts a very bittersweet place on this playlist. It took a long time to be able to find a way to frame it as a track to Save the World! to, but now it's here, I couldn't imagine this playlist without it. 

This week, remember that situations change with perspective, wounds heal, and things in your life that are hard to accept now will one day be distant memories. The Places you're in now might well be the Places you finally find yourself. 

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Solidarity – Enter Shikari

7 February 2018

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If you need an anthem to supercharge you to Victory!, I've got you covered. Or, should I say, Rou and the boys have you covered with the powerhouse that is Solidarity. 

From the opening cascade of saw-toothy goodness (you guys know how much I love my saw-tooths. Saw-teeth? Hmm...), Enter Shikari do not disappoint in delivering an incredible journey and a powerful message of unification. I've said it before, but even lone heroes need to team up every now and then to unite in the face of Common Dreads, and what better way to do it than to a backdrop as powerful and dynamic as this one? 

It's easy to feel alone out there, especially when your adversaries seem to be getting the upper hand (I don't know about you, but the long gap between the December and January paydays has made a significant nemesis out of my bank balance), so at times like this we need to focus on the fact that we're all part of the same dumbass species, and that's a great reason to stick together and look after one another. 

I think this may actually be the oldest song on the playlist now, given that Common Dreads was released nearly 10 years ago, but it's as relevant as if it were written yesterday (funny how songs have the power to transcend time isn't it), and after last weeks chill sesh, I felt like it was time to inject a bit of energy back into the mix. 

Get yourself moving to Solidarity's infectious flow, and make sure you're having a great week while you're at it x

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About the curator - Matt Jenko

Matt Jenko is a university postgraduate and music producer with an unhealthy obsession with Rick & Morty and all things Game of Thrones. When he’s not in the studio (a rare occurrence these days), he’s fueling his passion for music either on the net or out in the real world. He likes being out in the nature (in the least strenuous capacity though, let’s be real here) and chilling with his cat, and he’s also pretty proud of his mammoth collection of books that he’s never read.

Checkout Matt's project Ellipsis on Spotify and Facebook