Stu Watts chats with Fletcher Matthews, who is based in Sydney, Australia. His journey through the industry has seen him amass an array of achievements — from charting successes, to commercial and sporting syncs, to critical acclaim. With over 60 million streams across songs he’s produced and written, Fletcher's musical prowess shines brightly, elevating artist projects to new heights. Whether it's crafting anthemic tracks or weaving intricate sonic tapestries, his fingerprints can be found on a myriad of successful singles and albums for Australian artists.​

Among his notable achievements, Fletcher's collaboration with STUMPS on the single 'Mt. Pleasant' soundtracked Australia’s exclusive broadcast of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony. It went on to theme the channel’s coverage of the Paralympics for the event’s remaining weeks. Additionally, his work on The Buoys track 'I Want You' served as the electrifying anthem for Fox Sports' largest NRLW season campaign to date.​From triple j's Hottest 100 countdowns to the ARIA album charts, Fletcher's contributions have consistently resonated with audiences and critics alike. Whether it's co-writing Adam Newling's early success ‘Singing Blackbird’, or producing Trophy Eyes’ fourth studio album ‘Suicide & Sunshine’, which peaked at #8 in ARIA’s official album charts, Fletcher has an incredible ability to capture the essence of an artist's vision whilst keeping an audience in mind.​In a field where accolades are often reserved for industry veterans, Fletcher Matthews stands as a beacon of fresh talent, ready to carve out his own path in the ever-evolving landscape of songwriting and music production.​.

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Stu Watts chats with Jack Prest, who is a leading audio engineer and producer in Australia’s independent and alternative music scene, specialising in forward-thinking electronic, jazz, and experimental music. His credits include prominent Australian and international artists such as Sampa The Great, Godtet, Jonti, Tasman Keith, Omar Musa, Urthboy, Kelly Lee Owens, and labels like Stones Throw, Kitsune, and Future Classic. Jack’s approach is rooted in collaboration, ensuring the finished product reflects the artist’s unique vision.Jack cut his teeth as an in-house engineer at Studios 301, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious studio, where he’s worked with global icons like Skrillex, Flume, Brockhampton, ASAP Rocky, Billy Joel, and Bruce Springsteen. Jack operates out of Golden Retriever in Marrickville, Sydney.

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