Canadian songwriter and artist Matthew Tavares (aka Matty) today releases his new single, “FOOL 4 U,” drawn from his forthcoming album POPS out August 16 via Lex Records. LISTEN HERE + WATCH HERE.

With a sound that fuses his nostalgia for the golden era of blogs and the eclecticism of the late 2000s, a combination of the internet crossed with an isolated suburban upbringing has laid the groundwork for Matty’s genre-bending artistry. Across his discography, Matty embraces a raw creative output with an aversion to following the norms of the industry, pushing the boundaries of sonic creativity and knowledge in previous releases including “Clear” and “I’ll Gladly Place Myself Below.”

Like a diary entry that ebbs and flows between musical styles dependent on mindset, no better is quantified than his new single “FOOL 4 U.” A trip down an indie-tipped path, the track weaves a tapestry of swirling guitars and ethereal vocals to coalesce Matty’s penchant for musical exploration fit for a dream pop or psychedelic aficionado. Alongside a video shot by his wife, Matty shares of the release, “‘FOOL 4 U’ is a fun love song, and I had a lot of fun making it. It’s not that deep, it’s just fun music, and I hope you enjoy it!”

WATCH: Matty – ‘FOOL 4 U’ (Official Music Video)

A founding member and keyboardist of acclaimed jazz group BADBADNOTGOOD, Tavares has gone from being an in-demand producer with some of the biggest names in music to a songwriter and artist in his own right, having touched corners of the globe and cemented two GRAMMY Awards and five nominations. Between collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Ghostface Killah, MF DOOM, Tyler the Creator, Kali Uchis, Tavares has also played with Frank Ocean, soundtracked Virgil Alboh’s landmark S/S 2019 runway show for Louis Vuitton, and penned songs for Post Malone, Rosalia, Travis Scott, Kodak Black, Justin Bieber, Camilla Cabello, Jack Harlow amongst others.

Now with his upcoming album POPS, Matty relinquishes his lowkey and understated style for something larger than life, all while maintaining a level of honesty and openness that has defined his past work, making for a dynamic release constellating around music’s greatest subject – love.