AtariMatt

AtariMatt is a Texas-based retro gaming collector and musician who composes vibrant 8-bit electronic music using two modified Atari 2600 consoles. His catchy squarewave melodies and driving rhythms fit together like a flawless game of Tetris—precise, colorful, and addictively fun. What might seem like novelty at first quickly reveals real songwriting skill, with a pop sensibility that turns beeps and blips into full-fledged compositions. Drawing from his deep appreciation for gaming history and sound design, AtariMatt creates music that resonates with retro fans and curious newcomers alike.

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Beyond the console, he is the founder of IdiotBox Effects, a boutique pedal company known for bold, unconventional guitar pedals and noiseboxes that are as creative as they are loud. He is also a co-founder of Sinkhole Texas, a DIY music and art collective that champions underground creativity. Whether he is soldering circuit boards, unearthing vintage cartridges, or building new soundscapes from old tech, Atari Matt blends nostalgia with innovation, proving that the past still has plenty to say and play.