Phonica Friends & Family Mix Series 28: Matt Cowell

Matt Cowell has carved out a distinctive space in the UK underground scene as a DJ, curator, label-head and sonic adventurer — a figure equally at home weaving deep, heads-down sets and steering conversations around forward-thinking music. As a key voice behind independent hub Ransom Note, co-founder of the boundary-blurring imprint Viscera Transmissions (home to artists like Niklas Wandt, Thomass Jackson, Shjva and The W.C. remix of Latrec’s Kutica), and resident selector for parties including Optick and Ransom Note events, his reach spans club nights, radio airwaves and DIY spaces across London and beyond. He’s also hosted and contributed to mixes and shows for platforms like Deeprhythms and various radio projects, showcasing his eclectic taste and ability to shape journeys that thrill dancers and listeners alike.