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“I write music to express emotions, and that can become a subdued piano ballad – but it can also turn into an uplifting pop song.”

- Mattias Hoffert

The musical spark that started on the neighbours' porch

Mattias Hoffert, a musician and songwriter from Halmstad, has always had music close to his heart. Already at the age of six, after Herreys won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1984, he launched his very first “concert” on the neighbours’ veranda – complete with white trousers, a red shirt and gold-sprayed shoes he had received as a birthday present. It was there and then, together with two somewhat reluctant friends, that Mattias’ first original song, “Guld eller silver”, saw the light of day. This marked the beginning of a long and dynamic musical journey, during which Mattias has played in several bands and experimented with different musical styles. After a longer break from his own creative work, he rediscovered his passion for composing and writing music on his own a few years ago, and has since continued to develop his unique artistic expression.

Where the moment shapes the music

For Mattias, music is about processing and expressing the thoughts and emotions that exist within. His songs are often created in the moment, where all aspects of life – from joy to sorrow – are allowed to shape the sonic landscape. With influences from bands such as Kent, Coldplay and Keane, he creates music without locking himself into specific genres or structures. He describes his music as melodic, often melancholic, and shaped by the emotional currents of his life. By writing music across all genres, he allows himself to follow each moment of inspiration, making his music both personal and unpredictable. His creative process is dynamic and spontaneous – anything can happen, and it is the moment alone that determines the direction of the music he creates. This ability to embrace spontaneity makes his music vibrant and constantly evolving.

From piano to spatial experimentation

When Mattias Hoffert first began releasing music, his process was characterised by slow and meticulous craftsmanship, with songs fully written at the piano before taking shape in production. Today, his creative workflow looks different and moves faster, with a more exploratory approach, often beginning directly in the digital environment – where a few chords, a beat or a sonic idea can become the starting point for a new song. This freer process has resulted in more sketches and unexpected outcomes, with Burn My Heart Out standing as a clear example: a song that emerged from experimentation in Logic and would never have taken the same form earlier in his career.

At the same time, Mattias has developed significantly as a producer. Earlier productions were characterised by dense arrangements and many layers, but over time he has moved towards a more stripped-back and airy sound. For several years now, he has mixed all his material in Dolby Atmos, opening up new ways of thinking about space, placement and musical cohesion. Despite this technical and methodological evolution, the core remains the same: a strong attraction to melodies and chords that carry emotion.

Creating without pressure – the freedom of music

For Mattias Hoffert, the creative process itself is something he finds both challenging and deeply rewarding. When music, lyrics and production fall into place, a whole emerges that feels genuine and meaningful. He highlights the song Tvivlaren from his latest album Clownens Svanesång as a perfect example of when everything aligns. In this case, he felt there was not a single detail he would want to change in the production – a feeling he does not experience often. Despite his passion for music and his desire to create something meaningful, Mattias remains clear that he has no concrete goals. He does not view creativity as a means to reach an endpoint, but rather as a journey in itself. His greatest dream is to be able to devote even more time to music-making and continue exploring new sounds and expressions, without feeling any pressure.