Merging childhood memories with club energy, ‘Perfect Dark’ leads the Nostalgia EP toward its final release

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2zhYQ22ldzP2zasdDc5AWm

With Perfect Dark, Funkin Matt’s Nostalgia EP takes another step into the world of garage house. The track evokes both confidence and nostalgia, reminiscent of late-night adventures playing video games as a kid—times when anything seemed possible. It’s a journey back to those unforgettable moments in an alternate world, where time stood still and every second felt like magic. 

Funkin Matt: “This track blends my love for Afro house music with huge synths. It’s heavily rhythm-focused, where every percussion hit matters. It’s the heaviest tune on the EP, inspired in part by my earlier, more club-focused tracks, especially from the Dutch house era. It should sound effortless yet complex, with no unnecessary fluff—just pure energy.”

Perfect Dark is the third track on Funkin Matt’s Nostalgia EP and the second-to-last track on the full release. So far, the Norwegian producer’s EP has gained support from some of the industry’s biggest names, including Oliver Heldens, Martin Garrix, Don Diablo, Nicky Romero, Blasterjaxx, R3HAB, Sam Feldt, Mike Williams, Lucas & Steve, DJs From Mars, and Jay Hardway. 

With Perfect Dark as the penultimate track, the release of MiniDisc on April 11 will mark the conclusion of the Nostalgia EP—a project that embodies Funkin Matt’s deep connection to nostalgia. “After returning from Shambhala, an incredible festival nestled deep in the Canadian woods, I found myself in an inspired creative flow. Imagine a massive rave in the middle of nowhere, with hundreds of lasers illuminating the treetops and thousands of people dancing together. It felt surreal, like a dream or a live movie set”, says Funkin Matt.

“This EP is inspired by that feeling: dreamy, airy, and free-flowing. Stylistically, it draws influences from the ’90s and ’00s, reimagined through a 2025 lens. Growing up in the ’90s, I remember the magic of hearing groundbreaking tracks for the first time. While nothing can replace the songs that shaped you as a kid, this EP seeks to recapture that essence: pure nostalgia.”

Funkin Matt – Perfect Dark is out on all platforms from 21 March and is available via https://heldeep.lnk.to/PerfectDark.

About Funkin Matt:
Funkin Matt has never been one to stick to a single sound. Over the years, he’s built a reputation for blending house, techno, and futuristic elements in his own unique way. One of the early pioneers of Future House, his music has constantly evolved—now embracing fresh garage influences. A familiar face on Heldeep Records, his first track on Oliver Heldens’ imprint, ‘Aurora’, was released back in 2017. This paved the way for more than 10 songs on Heldeep, including ‘Somebody’ with the label boss himself in 2020 and the well-received tracks ‘Hypno’ and ‘Joi’ one year later. The latter became an instant fan-favourite and received support from industry big guns such as Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, Chris Lake and Timmy Trumpet. With remixes for major artists, including Mariah Carey, and tons of support from some of the biggest names in the industry, the Norwegian producer continues to shape the future of electronic music. 

Follow Funkin Matt
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About Heldeep Records:
Heldeep Records was founded by Dutch DJ and producer Oliver Heldens in 2015. We aim to give young, talented producers as well as established names a platform to let the world hear their sound. Heldeep Records releases span across multiple genres, such as house, electro house, techno, tech house, future house and more.

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By: Hammarica.com EDM News
Title: FUNKIN MATT RELEASES PERFECT DARK – A BRIDGE BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT
Sourced From: www.hammarica.com/funkin-matt-releases-perfect-dark-a-bridge-between-past-and-present/
Published Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:58:48 +0000

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