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Mats Dernánd is an artist who has already received widespread acclaim for his music. First emerging in 2017, the songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has received multiple awards at both the USA and International Songwriting Competition. After a strong 2023 which has seen Mats collaborate with Czech duo &Tilly on the track ‘Liar’ and grace many international festival stages, including the Mississippi Songwriters Festival.
To start 2024, Mats has released ‘You Are Not Alone’, a single showcasing his songwriting talents’ scale. The offering also teases an upcoming album from the artist, setting the scene for the scale and expertise that will continue into 2024. Masterfully blending genres, Mats begins with a folk foundation, strong acoustic chords, tight drums, and smoothly harmonised vocalisations.
Between cinematic strings, bouncy piano and climbing synth melodies, Mats provides the perfect and innovative backdrop to his emotional vocal performance filled with captivating lyrical themes.
Mats shares, “Several people close to me have gone through difficult times lately. ‘You Are Not Alone’ is a song about being there and taking responsibility for those we love.” He emphasises, “It is a dark time in the world in many ways. You Are Not Alone also carries darkness, but above all, I want the listener to feel hope.”
