Latest posts by William Brookson (see all)
- On “Reflections,” Composer Mark Fenster & Collaborator Claude Laflamme Offer a Healing Meditation on Light, Love, and Inner Stillness - March 9, 2026
- Toronto Artist Maddy Little Channels Overthinking and Heartache on Alternative Single “Quicksand” - March 5, 2026
- New York’s Lauren Minear Reclaims Her Voice on “Anxiety,” Lead Single From ‘Boxing Day (Deluxe)’ LP - March 4, 2026
Born Alex Swartz-Seligman, 20-year-old Toronto-based Distant Matter is a multi-instrumentalist trained in piano, guitar, drums, bass, harmonica, and talk-box. Growing up, Alex learned to channel his energy into music as a creative outlet. He began producing music at age 17 and has played piano since he was 8 years old.
Distant Matter’s self-produced debut single “Chrome (feat. Lily)” is a nostalgic, danceable electro-pop track.


