Matthew Arias also known by his stage name Matteo[1] (born February 11, 1991) is an American musician and film editor. Arias was born in Monterey County, California, in 1991 but spent most his childhood in the Los Angeles suburb of Claremont.[2]

Matthew Arias
Arias in Los Angeles (2024)
Arias in Los Angeles (2024)
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Anthony Arias
Also known asMatteo
Born (1991-02-11) February 11, 1991 (age 33)
Monterey County, California
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Occupations
Years active2009–present
LabelsThe Reverberation Appreciation Society, SoftDrive Records
Websitehttps://matthewarias.net

Music

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Arias is a multi-instrumentalist active since 2009.[3] He has toured the US multiple times and collaborated with brands such as Urban Outfitters[1] and American Apparel. Past bands include Golden Animals, Vox Waves and Slow White. Arias joined Vox Waves[4] in 2012 and the band signed to singer Scott Weiland's label, SoftDrive Records, but due to circumstances surrounding Weiland's death the band never released their debut album. In 2016, Arias joined the band Golden Animals[5][6] (The Reverberation Appreciation Society) and remained a member until 2018. In 2019 Arias toured with Los Angeles band Mystic Braves[7] during their international tours through the US and Europe.[8] In 2018 Arias started his own group Windows[9] who released their first singles in summer of 2020.[10] In February 2023 the band released two additional studio singles.[11][12]

Film and television

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Arias at Saban Media Center with Emmy (2017)

Arias began working in the film and TV industry in 2011, when he started editing Spanish language television programs at Estrella TV[2] and later switching to the English market with a break at Fuse TV.[2] In 2015 he began as a freelance editor for NBC Universal. He has been Emmy[13][14][15] nominated several times and has won three Emmy's[2][16][13][17] respectively in 2017, 2019 & 2023 for his work editing in-depth investigative journalism[18][19] with NBC. In 2023 the Peacock docu-series "I Was There When..." Directed & edited by Arias won an Emmy in its category.[20] In addition, he has been nominated for – and received – multiple Golden Mike Awards[21] and a Humane Society Genesis Award in 2019[22] for his work in the news industry. He is an active member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Photo Diary: Endless Summer - Urban Outfitters - Blog". blog.urbanoutfitters.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-03. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
  2. ^ a b c d "Claremont High graduate adds 'Emmy winner' to resume | Claremont Courier". www.claremont-courier.com. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 2017-07-28.
  3. ^ Mazza, Gabriel (2023-03-20). "Windows Pack a Punch in New Single 'High Sierra Lows'". Mesmerized. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  4. ^ Buchanan, Brett (2016-12-13). "Scott Weiland's Innovative 2016 Plan To Help New Bands, And Why He Loved Turquoise Noise". AlternativeNation.net. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  5. ^ "Golden Animals". Golden Animals. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
  6. ^ "The Dream Ride, Dante Elephante, Golden Animals, Drinking Flowers (DJ Set) - Tickets - The Satellite - Los Angeles, CA - September 1st, 2016". The Satellite-live music venue in Los Angeles. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  7. ^ "weirdsound.net - Rencontre avec Mystic Braves, le groupe de rock psyché californien". weirdsound.net (in French). 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  8. ^ Perez, Juan (2020-03-22). "Nine years in, the Mystic Braves are still Kicking". ClearVisionCollectiv. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  9. ^ "L.A. based band Windows vibes out on "The Ballad of Whiskey Pete" - AMERICAN PANCAKE". www.americanpancake.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  10. ^ "Windows (Mystic Braves) Share "Send It" & "Up All Night" Via XS Noize | All Bandcamp Proceeds Go To The Black Lives Matter LA Chapter | Look Out For New Music In 2020". Tell All Your Friends PR. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  11. ^ Bambridge, Fred (10 March 2023). "Windows unveils upbeat new track, "High Sierra Lows"". Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  12. ^ "Windows - "High Sierra Lows" & "Long-While"". UpToHear. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  13. ^ a b "68th Los Angeles Area Emmy Award Nominations Announced". www.emmys.com. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  14. ^ "- Nominees". Television Academy. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
  15. ^ "- Nominees". Television Academy. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  16. ^ "NBC4 Wins Five Los Angeles Area Emmys". NBC Southern California. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  17. ^ Bennett, Anita (2019-07-28). "Los Angeles Area Emmy Winners Announced – KCET Leads The Competition". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
  18. ^ "Matthew Arias". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
  19. ^ Danger & Deceit: Exposing Hollywood Tours, Jenna Susko, 2016-08-11, retrieved 2018-02-21{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  20. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2023-07-23). "KVEA & KCET Lead Winners Of LA Area Emmy Awards Held At Hotel Picketed By Striking Workers". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  21. ^ "Radio and Television News Association of Southern California | Golden Mike Awards". www.rtna.org. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
  22. ^ "2019 Genesis Award Winners". The Humane Society of the United States. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
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