Matthew Nicholson was first played on NTS on 24 January 2023. Songs played include Nine Movements.

Matthew Liam Nicholson is a composer & recording artist originally from Geelong, Australia, now living in the mountains of Northern California. Nicholson's work is grounded in a universal mysticism both gritty and ecstatic - his diverse compositions woven together by a "clear, authorial voice" (Wire). His music "stretches the ethereality of dream-pop into blissout" (Pitchfork, 8.2) and has been described as "reverent, expansive, magical realist folk music” (Uncut).

His previous bands include AT/ALL, Function Ensemble, Outshine Family, Warped & The Golden Lifestyle Band. His original compositions are featured in film and art installations around the world, as scores and placements. “Ambient music can often be theoretical or medicinal; this record is both” wrote The Guardian about "Nine Movements" the first release under the artists full name (Longform Editions).

"Universal Outsider", Nicholson's "LA studio lp" was released May 20, 2022 - and will be belatedly celebrated with some West Coast USA shows in Summer 2023.