Mathis Haug

A spectacular showman with a best-selling single in Spain by his initial outfit, Mathis and the Mathematiks, he sings a repertoire of personal anthems with a message, inspired by his perception of the world. “I write about environmental issues and the evolution of the Western civilization, migration in the global age, the mechanization of our societies, always asking myself the same question: What kind of planet are we going to leave to our children?”

In concert, constantly duetting with ace guitarist Benoit Nogaret, Mathis roams the stage like a human thunderbolt. “I can’t explain where our energy and complicity come from. The groove of our guitars, our way to express ourselves on stage is quite unique, making us sound like a full band.” The fact that Mathis plays bass lines and melodies at the same time on his instrument—a fingerpicking technique he learned from the old blues masters—has a lot to do with the irresistible appeal of his music, whether he sings ballads with his acoustic guitar, or firepower songs with an electric six-string.

Wherever he performs, Mathis has made it his mission to turn clubs and festival stages upside down, leaving audiences on their feet, screaming for more. A favorite on the blues/folk/rock circuit throughout Europe, he’s ready to bring his huge sound to other parts of the world, and you can be sure he’ll be a hit on all continents.