“You look at like the '70s, the messianic presence of the artist - it was very much about an audience gathering to watch this person happen on stage. Whereas after dance music, there's kind of been this equilibrium that's come between artist and audience.”

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.