“I believe that if you are a young person and you're not representative of your government - if you're a left-leaning person in an oppressive place - the only common understanding you're going to get is through art and culture.”

English singer-songwriter and record producer

Matty Healy is an English singer-songwriter and record producer, best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the pop rock band The 1975. He has become known for his writing, his wide-ranging musical style, and a stage persona often described as performance art. His work has helped shape the band’s place in contemporary pop rock and indie pop. He is also recognised for lyrics that combine sharp observation with a willingness to provoke, alongside performances that have made him a distinctive public figure.