Paper Idol aka Matan KG describes his music as “delusional pop” with storytelling that blurs the line between reality and fantasy, optimism and delusion. After graduation with a Neuroscience degree, Matan left medical-school ambitions behind to pursue music in LA. Since then he has amassed over 35 million streams across platforms, scored Spotify editorial placement, coverage by Billboard, BBC Radio 1, EDM.com and song placements in CW, NBC, Disney shows to name a few.

Paper Idol’s set is a dance forward amalgamation of electronic and indie with a DJ twist featuring fellow Weseyan alum Adam Rochelle (MD, Key, Synths, Programming). Paper Idol has recently performed at Bonnaroo, Hulaween, SXSW, and Northern Nights, with ups,ing performances at Capitol Hill Block Party, Same Same But Different, SEMA Fest and Outside Lands. Paper Idol’s latest album The Playground chronicles eight phases of childhood (Deluxe version out now).