Dark Wave from Downhill

Jon Matthews is a musician, recording and mix engineer from North Coast of the South West of England who releases music for his solo project under the alias Downhill. Influenced by the likes of Aphex Twin, Depeche Mode, Goldie and Gary Numan, he creates music that’s firmly rooted in the electronic sphere.

At aged just eleven years old, he experimented with the music technology of the early 90’s, using programs such as Octamed on the families Commodore Amiga computer, after having had a love of the various styles of electronica as a small child.

His extensive musical experience spanning over two decades came to fruition with his debut album, If It’s Too Loud… originally made in 1997 but remastered and released twenty years later. With two EP releases following, he now brings us his latest work with the single “Gate”, a deep and moody synth piece full of ominous and atmospheric sonic textures.

His 90’s synth upbringing can be heard clearly on his latest offering, which also boasts a modern dark ambient touch to deliver the perfect musical interpretation of the Exmoor landscape of which it was inspired.

Listen to Gate below