Vancouver’s Matías Roden Finds Light in the Darkness on Stirring New Single, “Angels in the Night”

Vancouver-based pop artist Matías Roden returns with “Angels in the Night” – an emotional and cathartic power ballad inspired by the true story of a close friend who survived the 2017 terror attack on London Bridge. The song is both a tribute to survival and a love letter to the city of Roden’s birth, where deepening connection meets collective grief, reflection, and resilience.

Framed by soaring vocals, stripped-back instrumentation, and a haunting 90s-inspired minimalism, “Angels in the Night” carries the emotional weight of its subject matter while offering a message of strength and healing. Produced by acclaimed Canadian artist Louise Burns, the track draws sonic influence from the stark sincerity of Sinead O’Connor and the bold emotionality of SOPHIE’s “It’s Okay to Cry.”

Written after Roden heard his friend’s harrowing account of escaping the deadly attack, the song captures not just personal trauma, but the surreal randomness of survival itself and the guilt, gratitude, and emotional fallout that follow. “Angels in the Night” is a rare pop ballad that balances raw vulnerability with powerful, cinematic expression.

I wanted to create something that recognized the gravity and trauma of what happened, but was also uplifting – a tribute to the strength to carry onwards. It makes me feel emotional every time I hear it, because I know the story behind it. It’s sad and melancholic, but also uplifting. That duality is what makes it feel honest to me. – Matías Roden