With his new album ‘I Need a Coffee’, French producer Matthieu B. presents a work that is both introspective and energetic – a musical reflection of modern creativity caught between calm and movement. Following his meditative, almost contemplative predecessor ‘Back to Basics’, Matthieu B. opens up a new dimension of his sound on his ninth studio album. ‘ Need a Coffee’ is less a retrospective than a new beginning – an album about the small rhythms of everyday life, about concentration, emotion and curiosity.
Between deep house, minimal, ambient and organic electronica influences, he creates a sonic universe that is simultaneously danceable and thoughtful, structured and free, reduced and yet full of detail.
With a refined sense of timing, space, and emotional balance, Matthieu B. crafts a sonic narrative that unfolds naturally across fourteen intricately produced tracks. Each piece feels like a glimpse into his creative daily rhythm — a diary written in sound rather than words. There are moments of quiet reflection in the early hours, when ideas seem to hover like morning light; passages of mental overload and restless energy late at night, when inspiration collides with exhaustion; stretches of deep concentration and pure flow, where time dissolves; and always the subtle urge to keep moving forward, to transform emotion into motion and thought into groove.
The album’s title, “I Need a Coffee,” reads like a tongue-in-cheek confession of artistic restlessness, a playful nod to the creative cycles that fuel an artist’s life. It represents that perpetual craving for momentum — a need for rhythm, for renewal, for a spark that reawakens both the heart and the intellect. More than just a name, it’s a metaphor for the endless oscillation between fatigue and inspiration, between stillness and motion, that defines the artistic process itself.
🎵 TRACKLIST
01. The Knowledge: An atmospheric opener, carried by gentle pads and slow grooves. Like a meditative breath, the track opens the door to an introspective sound universe.
02. Up and Down Again: A pulsating deep house groove that captures the emotional ups and downs of life. Elastic basslines, playful percussion – organic, fluid and light-footed.
03. Toi tu creuses: (‘You keep digging’) – hypnotic, mysterious and cinematic. Fragments of French speech and subtle synth textures create a pull of groove and thoughtfulness.
04. Blowing Away: Dreamy depths, floating chords and melodic lightness – a piece of musical escapism that hovers between deep house and ambient.
05. This Is How We Jump: Lively, driving and full of movement. The rhythm invites you to dance, while fine details fill the track with personality.
06. The Woman Who Brought Me Into the World: A personal and emotional tribute to the mother figure. Deep, warm and full of tenderness – house music with heart.
07. Do You Know Where Your Children Are: An atmospherically dense, slightly eerie track that asks deeper questions – about responsibility, society and inner peace. Sonically between tension and meditation.
08. No Game: A straightforward deep house track with precise percussion and dry energy. Minimalistic and functional – perfect for late club nights.
09. Fresh Air: A moment of light in the album. Airy chords, wide spaces and rhythmic openness create a feeling of freedom and new beginnings.
10. Metronome: Like a finely tuned clockwork. Precise, hypnotic and rhythmically elegant – a minimalist masterpiece.
11. Now Move: An energetic groove driver with distinctive stabs and a reduced funk structure. Direct, focused and danceable.
12. Timbre Amande: (‘Almond Tone’) – a jazzy, warm, organic downtempo composition. Delicate keys, soft swing and a pinch of French melancholy.
13. Profusion: An opulent, emotional deep house track full of depth and structure. Gentle crescendos lead to an almost trance-like mood.
14. I Need a Coffee: The title track concludes the album with charm, groove and playful energy – a musical tribute to the creative restlessness that makes art possible.
🎧 ABOUT MATTHIEU B.
French producer Matthieu B. has been one of the most distinctive artists on the European deep house and minimal scene for years. Known for his warm, emotional soundscapes and elegant production technique, he is an integral part of the long-established label Plastic City, where he has built up an impressive discography.
Matthieu B. combines technical precision with artistic intuition. His music is emotional, reflective and at the same time club-ready – a rare balancing act that few artists master so consistently. With ‘I Need a Coffee’, he continues his musical narrative: house as a way of life, groove as a language and melody as a memory.
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