Le Matos

Le Matos is a Montreal-based electronic duo consisting of Jean-Nicolas Leupi and Jean-Philippe Bernier. Emerging from the Quebec hardcore scene, the pair transitioned into electronic production with a 'straight edge' discipline that informs their precise, high-energy arrangements.

They gained international prominence through their collaboration with the RKSS film collective, most notably scoring the cult hit 'Turbo Kid' (2015) and 'Summer of 84' (2018). Their sound identity is rooted in 1980s film score aesthetics, specifically the works of John Carpenter, Vangelis, and Tangerine Dream, but updated with modern French Touch production techniques. Critical consensus highlights their ability to balance nostalgic melodicism with a darker, more aggressive rhythmic foundation. They occupy a central position in the 'synthwave' and 'retrowave' movements, bridging the gap between nostalgic internet subcultures and professional film scoring. Their evolution has seen them move from club-oriented tracks to expansive, narrative-driven soundtracks that utilize modular synthesis and heavy analog saturation.