Nick DeMatteo
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Nick DeMatteo
@recmusicnyc.bsky.social
➖Musician, REC Band electro power pop
➖Host, MUSIC is not a GENRE podcast
➖Actor, screen/VO
https://www.nickdematteo.com/
*I GOT THIS SHIRT TOO*
www.bonfire.com/whatevertee

Gen-X's motto. I got this one too.

Contrary to what the shirt says, I actually do care about providing you with unique designs and quality shirts.

This one is SO EASY TO WEAR. Just do it or whatever. ☺🎶💙

#musicmerch #tshirts #lineart #whatever
January 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
*WHO IS THIS - AND WHY SHOULD YOU KNOW HER??*
www.patreon.com/posts/147740...

This week's BONUS MxTRA is on Sylvia Robinson, a pioneer in more ways than one. Hit record singer, songwriter, label owner, the FIRST HIP-HOP MOGUL, and A LOT MORE. Check out the BONUS MxTRA to find out!
January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
*CHECK OUT THE COMMERCIAL I DID*
youtu.be/KwXbhJgk0CU

Who's that skeptical homeowner not believing an HVAC company could be that easy to work with? Yep, it's me. In a commercial for Standard Heating, Cooling & Insulation.

Check it out on my YouTube channel, and SUBSCRIBE!
January 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
*WRITE YOUR SONG - FOR YOU OR A LOVED ONE - OR JUST CUZ*
www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach

There are 1000 REASONS TO WRITE A SONG. One of the best is as a gift - for a loved one or to treat yourself. Whatever YOUR REASON, work with THE SONG COACH and you'll get a song that's ALL YOU.
January 14, 2026 at 11:27 PM
*WERE THE 1970s THE BEST DECADE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION?*
www.nickdematteo.com/mxgallthelinks

Audiophiles claim the 1970s was the best decade for music production. No.
The '70s had tons of classics, it was the hands down best for recording quality. And I explain why in this episode.
January 14, 2026 at 10:29 PM
*GET REC'S NEW LOGO ON A SHIRT*
www.bonfire.com/reclogopunk

Don't you just love REC's new DIY logo?

Now you can get it on a shirt.

Several cuts and TONS OF COLORS. Go get one! ☺🎶💙

#IndieHipHop #indierock #altpop #ambientmusic #technomusic #bandlogo #bandshirt
January 14, 2026 at 9:19 PM
*REC'S NEW LOGO IS NOW ON SHIRTS*
www.bonfire.com/reclogopunk

When REC starts a new project, we launch a new version of the logo.

This is it.

Check all the shirt cuts & colors, and grab one now! Proceeds go to support the music.

Cuz, y'know, streaming supports f*ck all. ☺🎶💙
January 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
*WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST 1970s PRODUCTION ADVANCEMENT?*
youtu.be/cdjkT5ww7Nk

The 1970s saw SO MANY ADVANCEMENTS in music production. One of the biggest was the greater presence of BASS in recordings. It shaped many of the decade's genres, and influenced everything after.
January 13, 2026 at 6:33 PM
*THE HISTORY OF REC - TOLD BY THE LOGOS*
youtu.be/Dl94hP5Qmx0?...

REC’s been around OVER 20 YEARS. I bet you don't know even half of our history.

Wanna find out more AND see all of REC's logos?

Check out this video. It's like two and a half minutes, and chock full of info.
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
*OKAY SO MAYBE ONE MORE NEW DESIGN - FOR A VERY GOOD REASON*
www.bonfire.com/store/rec--m...

Last week I said WHATEVER was the last design for the year.

NOPE.

I HAVE TO put out ONE MORE NEW DESIGN.

Once you see it, you'll understand why. It may even be in the store right now...
January 12, 2026 at 7:13 PM
*GREAT PRODUCERS OF THE 1970s*
www.nickdematteo.com/musicisnotag...

Part 3 of my Great Producers series is on the 1970s.

There were TONS of tech & music advancements in the 1970s that shaped music production, and I go over all of them.

What great '70s producers can YOU think of? ☺🎶💙
January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
*INTRODUCING REC'S NEW LOGO*
www.nickdematteo.com/music

We're working on material for a new album slated for 2027.

For every new project, REC unveils a new logo, one that fits the project's vibe.

This is it, and I'm pretty psyched about it. ☺🎶💙

#bandlogo
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
*STOP TRYING SO HARD*
www.bonfire.com/whatevertee/

You think all that toil & worry is making your life better?

NOPE

Stop trying so hard. Ease into 2026, and let sh*t come to you, instead of chasing it at top speed.

Care less.

#musicmerch #tshirts #musicshirt #lineart #whatever
January 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
*MAKE YOUR CREATIVITY A PRIORITY THIS YEAR*
www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach

Make ONE OF YOUR RESOLUTIONS to prioritize your own creativity.

Face the fear. Finish the song you've always wanted to.

Book a FREE 30-MINUTE CALL, and you'll be surprised how great it'll already feel. ☺🎶💙
January 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
*WANNA HEAR THE NEW MUSIC BEFORE IT'S RELEASED?*
www.patreon.com/MUSICisnotaG...

VALLEY OF THE UNRELEASED is gonna be a massive album.

But it's gonna take some time.

If you wanna hear the music NOW, join me on PATREON for as little as ONE DOLLAR A MONTH.
January 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
*I'M EXTENDING THE OFFER - GET IN WHILE IT'S ONLY ONE DOLLAR*
www.patreon.com/MUSICisnotaG...

To kick off the year with something good, I'm extending my offer for you to JOIN ME ON PATREON FOR ONLY ONE DOLLAR A MONTH.

It will be the best value you'll ever get for that dollar. ☺🎶💙
January 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM
*MAKE YOUR CREATIVITY A PRIORITY THIS YEAR*
www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach

Make ONE OF YOUR RESOLUTIONS to prioritize your own creativity. Face the fear. Finish the song you've always wanted to.

Book a FREE 30-MINUTE CALL, and you'll be surprised how great it'll already feel.
☺🎶💙
January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
*MAKE YOUR CREATIVITY A PRIORITY THIS YEAR*
www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach

Make ONE OF YOUR RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026 to prioritize your own creativity. Face the fear. Face the procrastination. Finish the song you've always wanted to.

Book a FREE 30-MINUTE CALL. It’ll feel great.
January 7, 2026 at 10:23 PM
*MUSIC CREATORS! - YOU'LL WANT TO HEAR THIS*
www.nickdematteo.com/mxgallthelinks

If you're a music creator, you'll want to hear this podcast. Indulging in nostalgia can RUIN YOUR MUSIC AND YOUR CAREER. I go over that, AND I give you a better way forward that's even MORE TRUE TO YOU. ☺🎶💙
January 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
*A NEW REC LOGO IS COMING SOON*
www.bonfire.com/store/rec--m...

Every time REC enters a new phase, I design a new logo. And it's coming soon.

The new REC logo will be following the spirit of my NEW DESIGNS at the REC & MxG OFFICIAL STUFF store.

Get ready. ☺🎶💙

#SupportIndieMusic
January 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
*LAST YEAR WAS A CLUSTERF*CK - LET'S START THIS YEAR ON THE UPSIDE*
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2025 was a MAJOR CLUSTERF*CK. But that attitude won’t change things. In 2026, we need to fight to STAY POSITIVE. The UNCENSORED VERSION of this shirt knows it'll be a WORTHY STRUGGLE.
January 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
*THE PAST DID IT'S THING - IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO DO YOURS*
youtu.be/c_8u8Y7LUpo

You know all that stuff you did? It's done. Feel good about it & move on.

If you create MUSIC OR ANYTHING, repeating yourself will get you nowhere. Make this one resolution: BREAK NEW GROUND.
January 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
*PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE LISTENING*
www.nickdematteo.com/music

REC's songs are being heard ALL OVER THE WORLD.

These are the TOP 5 COUNTRIES where REC is played.

Follow the link to check out the music wherever you are.

Think I might need to do a world tour? ☺🎶💙
January 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
*START OFF YOUR YEAR WITH A FOREVER DISCOUNT*
www.patreon.com/MUSICisnotaG...

Happy 2026. Wanna start the year on a POSITIVE NOTE? Join me on Patreon for AS LITTLE AS A DOLLAR A MONTH, and you get a 10% discount on ALL ITEMS that lasts FOREVER. Plus you get EXCLUSIVES & PERKS. For $1.
January 5, 2026 at 9:11 PM
*HOW CAN NOSTALGIA KILL YOUR MUSIC CAREER?*
www.nickdematteo.com/musicisnotag...

To kick off 2026, I go over the ways NOSTALGIA IS KILLING YOUR MUSIC CAREER. And I offer tips on how to INTEGRATE NOSTALGIA into your process.

If your RESOLUTION is to break through, you wanna check this out.
January 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM