Ep.005: Kyle Alessandro

In this emotional and inspiring episode, 18-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer Kyle Alessandro joins Matoma to share his incredible journey from child prodigy to Eurovision hopeful. Kyle talks about starting his music career at just ten years old with a golden buzzer moment on Norske Talenter and how he has spent years building his skills as a writer and producer. They discuss his creative process, his passion for combining Spanish and Norwegian cultural influences in his music, and the deeply personal story behind his song “Lighter,” which he wrote to honor his mother's advice to "never lose his inner light."Beyond music, the conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Kyle opens up about his mother’s battle with cancer, the emotional impact on his family, and how their unwavering support shaped him as both a person and an artist. Kyle shares how music helped him process the fear, resilience, and love he experienced through his mother’s journey. Together, Kyle and Matoma reflect on the importance of staying grounded, being true to yourself, and the power of emotional honesty in art. The episode ends with a heartfelt collaboration, as Matoma announces a remix of Kyle’s moving anthem “Lighter.”Matoma’s remix of "Lighter" comes out Friday May 9th, listen here.We're releasing a new episode and song EVERY SINGLE WEEK so be sure to subscribe and join this ambitious journey of music-making and storytelling! Get ad-free episodes, production tutorials and exclusive stem packs by joining me on Patreon.------------------------------------------------------------Co-created by Matoma and Andrew Jackson.Executive Producer Andrew Jackson.Produced by Sara Laarej Berg and Maren Gjertsen.Follow Kyle Alessandro:YoutubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple MusicFollow Matoma:YoutubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Music------------------------------------------------------------