Matt Wright’s What To Watch is less of an album and more of an emotional rollercoaster that refuses to let you off the ride. One moment, you’re fist-pumping to a club banger, the next, you’re staring at the ceiling contemplating your entire existence. It’s an album that has something for everyone—breakups, love, loss, and the sheer exhaustion of life.
Take “Delirious (So Tired)”—this one’s an electrified adrenaline rush wrapped in a synth-heavy, pulsating beat. Wright’s voice soars as he describes exhaustion that makes reality feel like a hallucination. The production is sharp, cinematic, and just chaotic enough to feel like the soundtrack to an actual mental breakdown. And yet, it’s addictive. You can practically feel the sleep deprivation kicking in as he croons, “I’m so tired, tired, tired of this / I’m going deli, deli, delirious.” Same, Matt. Same.
Then there’s “Break Up 2 Make Up,” which takes relationship dysfunction and turns it into an undeniable bop. It’s a dreamy, misty track with a hypnotic beat that makes toxic cycles sound way too fun. Wright’s high, tender vocals glide effortlessly over the infectious rhythm, making you forget that, in reality, this situation is absolute chaos. The lyrics hit deep, though—“We break up to make up / You been messing with my head, my head.” You can feel the love-hate tug-of-war, but damn if it doesn’t make you want to dance through the heartbreak.
And just when you think you’ve recovered, Wright pulls out “Goodnight” which leaves a lump in your throat. With delicate piano melodies and a heartbeat-like pulse, it’s an ethereal, soul-crushing tribute to loss. His voice echoes through the track like a whispered farewell, carrying the weight of memories and longing. “This is goodbye / But only for a while.” Cue the tears.
What To Watch is a masterclass in emotional storytelling, wrapped in melodies that will haunt you in the best way. Listen to it on Spotify.
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Photo credit: Sam Cadman (@losttog)
Review by: Naomi Joan