No pseudonyms, no catchy phrases, Mark Matthews lets his sax speak for itself. Mark is a fresh face with a classic sound to the house scene, nurtured and raised by house legend Levi 5 Star. Jazz educated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Mark implies through his playing that house music and jazz are inextricably linked – they all get the girls.
In his short career in the house scene he has become a resident player in many of the top bars and clubs in Sydney such as Cargo Bar, Favela, Kudu Lounge, Establishment and Trademark Hotel, with guest appearances at Ivy, The Roxy and Sugar Mill.
Mark is a killer addition to any sound system, whether working with the vocal powerhouse of Michelle Martinez, the charm and versatility of Muma Megs, or the sultry sounds of Chloe West it makes for great entertainment watching the musical interplay that develops. Mark has arguably worked with nearly every house DJ in Sydney and presents consistent contributions to La Fiesta Sound System, SHE Sound System (Dave 54) and Kitsch (DJ Phil Hudson), including special guest appearances with Martini Club, and Whitesoul (DJ Mark Olsen). Other notable collaborations have seen the likes of Dante Rivera, Pascal Pouzet, Jack McCord, Liam Sampras, Paul Guy, Graham Cordery (SHE) and Wei Shen (Those Usual Suspects)
When he isn’t serenading the ladies onstage he is found at home, refining his skills at composing, producing and recording, spending a majority of his time being a nerd and learning how to use intricate computer programs, of course, with a good glass of red close at hand.
Whether it be on stage, at home, in the studio, Mark still maintains that the power and integrity of music should remain with those who have the passion and love for music, not the thirst for fame and fortune - this way we can help people love and understand music for what it is rather than who it represents.