Biography (short form)
Six O’Matic is a Pittsburgh-based musician and producer. He blends aesthetics of multiple influences, from ambient to Appalachian, from silly to psychedelic. His music has been included in television, movie, and podcast media.
Discography
Sky Allusions (January 26, 2024)
“…[A] captivating sonic journey. The closing opus, Blanche, stands out as a mesmerizing drone experience. With ethereal tones and uplifting vibrations, Blanche transcends the listener to otherworldly realms.”
“…[B]eautiful…with rich textures.”
“[T]he space here was stunning, progression and production was bliss. Overall, incredible work!”
A Misnomered Pipe’s Dream (April 21, 2023)
“Echoing and oscillations abound with cyclic patterns of notes. As a result, there is a minimalistic character herein, yet the album does not cleanly fit into this or any other category mentioned.” – Avant Music News
“He blends experimental and improvisational methods to create these tracks, which also mean that the music is less rooted in the traditional Scottish culture…. It may come from a different angle, but it’s just as much fun to listen to!” – ambientblog.net
“An engaging production…worked into a lusher dream-pop allure with precision and success.”
“Dreamy atmosphere created by ambiance textures, unpredictable melodies and good mixing.”
“A cool blend of pipes and dreamy electronic and shoegaze.“
Lá (September 9, 2022)
“Epic shit.”
“The song’s psychedelic vibe is irresistible.”
“Hypnotic atmosphere and ingenious sound.”
“Exciting performance and original arrangement that blends bagpipes nicely.”
“A genre bending track.”
“Inventive and atmospheric sound.”
The Mayor of Yesterday (December 10, 2021)
“I think we better get the seatbelt on for Six O’Matic have something along the lines of Dan Deacon at play here, or at least it felt that way initially and before things went a little electro goth on us. This is so far from the beaten track as to do nearly enough to push its own agenda for a new genre for this act‘s output. I think I’d call it Giddy Retroism because Zoofuls of Odd Associations does fraternise with the sounds of yore and thankfully in the process come back with plenty for us to smile about. Still confused though it must be said!” — mp3hugger.com
Aging (October 25, 2019)
Listening to the track “Shine” feels like watching the sun rise over Jupiter; the strumming of a single acoustic guitar, buried low in the mix, is overlaid by brilliant swells of melody that swirl like clouds of planetary gas, while a chorus of digital blips mimics a flock of alien birds approaching over the horizon. “Shine,” like any good drone or ambient track, completely immerses its listener in sound….
—Bored in Pittsburgh
Spindle Brain Lever (December 22, 2018)
A Plague of Wealth (October 12, 2018) “A fine genre fusing piece, nicely executed.”
“An interesting and expansive sound.”
“Solid production with a strong melody.”
“A bit too out there for my taste.”
100,000 Fireflies (April 13, 2018)
The World Will Break Your Heart (February 17, 2016)
Appears on…
Benefit Comp No. 6 (July 14, 2023)
Birmingham (November 11, 2022) 
Jeff Betten, Pittsubaagu No Yu (feat. Addi Twigg, Six O’Matic, Nicholas Kowalski & Jake Hanner) – Single
Helpin’ Aht x ADC (August 11, 2022)
Apples Concerned With Barrels (June 19, 2020)
Pendulating Patiently (May 19, 2020)
Antemeridian Electronic Monkey Corner (January 03, 2020)“Powerful, groovy, this is quite a trip. Amazing!”
No Left, Turn Right (November 11, 2019)“This piece places me squarely in an alien dystopian factory where insect-like figures are pulling levers and turning dials with long bony fingers while huge bales of synthetic materials are sliced, smashed and scattered about on conveyor belts.”
The Leading Invisible Solid (March 31, 2019)
Sun Below Zero (December 25, 2018)
The 6th Dude (bagpipe solo) (December 18, 2018)
Moist Centipedes (October 31, 2018)
Podcasts
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