‘Find a Way’ is the new album from Manchester-based pianist, composer, and producer Matt Wilde, released via his own imprint Hello World Records. A future-facing jazz record rooted in Northern energy, 'Find a Way' blends the freedom of jazz with the detail of electronic production, offering calm, depth, and movement for a world in flux.

The album serves as a reminder that creativity should be accessible and the importance of opening yourself to the unexpected as you ‘Find a Way’ through all endeavours. Digging into improvisation and jazz harmony on the LP, Matt crafts a sound that bridges jazz, hip hop, and electronic music, adding: “The creative act is not a matter of waiting for the perfect conditions, but of moving gently, insistently, through the imperfect”.

Matt Wilde discovered jazz through an unconventional journey, and ‘Find a Way’ is an introspective map of this musical development. Starting out as a self-taught beatmaker, growing up Matt made tracks for friends in the grime scene before falling in love with jazz through the sample-heavy works of Madlib, J Dilla, and Pete Rock. Hints of this influence can be found on “Windup”, driven by a deeper bass and a glitchy intensity not commonly associated with jazz. There are also nods to the weekly DJ residencies Matt had in his late teens, establishing a love for club music at iconic Manchester venues like Sankeys. “It’s Ok, Feel it” incorporates pitched-up kicks and crisp, papery snares that pay tribute to UK dance culture and the foundation of connection in this world.

A proud Mancunian with Polish roots, Matt’s values-driven approach reflects his passion for community and empowering others through the arts. Matt founded the UK’s first youth-led charity and is a trustee of Manchester music charity Brighter Sound. Driven by these values of equality and inclusion, Hello World Records strives to champion grassroots music with a backbone of fairness built into the business model. The imprint is named after Matt’s debut album, released via Band on the Wall Recordings; simultaneously championing the music scene and global musical footprint of Manchester and highlighting the importance of artists reminding people: Hello World, I’ve made it. I’m still here. 

1. Yellow Days
2. Find a Way
3. Everyday Words
4. It's Ok, Feel It
5. Windup
6. Get Along
7. Smile Today
8. Inner Meaning
9. Nostalgia