In this episode, Brian chats with DJ and artist Matthew Bentley. They discuss Matty's time up at Offsite recording an album, the importance of retreats for artistic growth, and growing up in NYC. They discuss Matthew's unintentional path to DJ ing, the role travel plays in his process, and the significance of letting go. Matthew shares insights into his artistic direction and visual storytelling, as well as his future projects.

Chapters

00:00 Matthew Bentley's Music Journey

03:41 The Creative Process and Music Production

09:17 Retreats and Nature's Influence on Music

14:52 Life in New York and Transition to Portland

18:43 Connection with Camp Grizzly and Early Experiences

19:07 From Entrepreneur to DJ: A Surprising Journey

26:42 The Boiler Room Experience: A DJ's First Set

29:44 International Adventures: Expanding Horizons

35:41 Creative Evolution: Merging Music and Visual Art

41:23 Future Aspirations: Projects on the Horizon

Listen to Matthew's music here:

https://soundcloud.com/maachewbentley

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/maachewbentley/

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