Featuring Mexican singer, composer, producer and DJ Pahua, ‘Melancolía’ is the second single taken from upcoming album ‘Hotel PM’, the debut solo offering from Brooklyn-based musician/producer Peter Matson, co-leader of Underground System.
Straight to the point and to the dance floor, Melancolía is a funky, unrelenting workout of a massively layered afro disco instrumentation, that with the addition of Pahua’s beautiful vocal seems to immediately cry out ‘freestyle’ classic.
This song might have a timeless quality about it, but it very much honors its time and place of creation. Jammed through the rose colored glasses of pandemic era Mexico City, this collaboration with longtime friends Peter and Pahua Sotomayor was in many ways, a natural fit. Peter has been traveling from New York to Mexico City to make music and perform for years now, and vice-versa with Pahua. Having shared many a bill and artistic hangout, it came time to properly hit the studio together. The result of this layered disco journey is just that. A groove you never really want to end, begging for eager dancers, remixers, and a ‘just for kicks’ music video Peter & Pahua shot one day wandering the city with Mexican director Diego Olguín.
Says Pau about her lyrics:
“The lyrics of “Melancolía” explore themes of internal struggle, the search for freedom and confrontation with the past. As the protagonist, I go through difficult moments that contain emotional ties or restrictive circumstances in order to find strength in oneself, inviting us to open our eyes to understand the importance of personal liberation, empowerment and resilience.”
About the album:
Releasing April 4th 2025, “Hotel PM” is the debut solo LP from Brooklyn-based musician/producer Peter Matson, co-leader of Underground System. This psychedelic album explores disco and modern electronic sounds, showcasing Peter’s attention to detail and collaboration with artists like Pahua, Kendra Morris, and members of The Rapture, Ibibio Sound Machine and Poolside. Thematically rich, it delves into psychedelic memories, time, and technology’s impact, featuring swirling strings, tight brass, and raw drum programming. Recorded across cities like London, New York, and Mexico, “Hotel PM” invites you to find your escape.
Listen to ‘Melancolía’ here
Press release courtesy of Only Good Stuff
