STANFORD, CA — (November 2025) — Hawaii-born, California-based sound artist, poet, composer, producer, and creative technologist, Matthew Mettias, is rapidly gaining international attention with a creative practice that blends island memory, cinematic sound, and ecopsychic healing. This month, his newest release reached #8 on Iceland’s Top 100 Songs, marking a global breakthrough for the rising artist.
Raised in Honolulu and now a Stanford University alumnus, Mettias bridges his roots with forward-facing creative innovation—carving a path that sits at the intersection of art, mental health, culture, and technology. He is the reigning Mr. Philippines Hawai‘i 2025 and a bilingual Egyptian-American actor acting in two films—including the Hawaiian feature “House of the Shark”—as well as multiple national TV commercials.
A SOUND ARTIST SHAPING NEW EMOTIONAL LANDSCAPES
Mettias’ sonic world weaves together:
- island-soul textures
- cinematic ambience
- spoken word performance
- ecopsychic sound design
- field recordings from Hawai‘i & California
His work has been described as emotionally atmospheric and spiritually tactile, guided by his personal mantra:
“Forgive self, forgive others, move forward(s).”
Behind the scenes, he has collaborated as a ghostwriter, lyricist, and conceptual producer with
Grammy-winning & Billboard Top 10 creatives for artists including:
Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Westside Boogie (Shady Records), Jidenna, Aloe Blacc, Mike
Posner.
ACADEMIC & HEALING WORK: SOUND AS MEDICINE
Parallel to his artistic work, Mettias is studying ecopsychotherapy and sustainability at Stanford
University, researching how sound can shift emotional states, strengthen resilience, and reconnect
people with place.
His research focuses on: - resonance and somatic frequency
- breath patterning and rhythmic regulation
- ecological psychology
- sound-driven mood stabilization
- indigenous resilience frameworks
He is currently developing human-centered wellness technology that merges clinical design with sound engineering—bridging ancestral knowledge, modern neuroscience, and creative practice.
TV & MEDIA: A RISING CULTURAL VOICE FOR HAWAI‘I
In a recent Hawai‘i TV segment, Mettias discussed: - cultural identity
- healing through creative practice
- poetry as a framework for youth empowerment
- sound & storytelling as tools for community resilience
- bridging Hawai‘i roots with California creative work
The segment positioned him as a rising cultural voice for Pacific Islander youth, blending art, mental
health, and spirituality with a grounded sense of community purpose.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS - Ranked among rising global sound artists
- Stanford alum & Forbes-featured scholar
- Fashion model with runway, editorial, and billboard work (Louis Vuitton; NYC, LA, London)
- Recording artist collaborating within networks totaling 1B+ Spotify streams
- Former D1-AA rugby athlete at Stanford; later competed in both USA Rugby and surf qualifier circuits
- 300K+ social media reach, sharing poetry, wellness, and creative storytelling
- Scored in the top 1% globally on the SAT
- Born November 16, 2000 — Age 25
ABOUT MATTHEW METTIAS
Matthew Mettias is a Hawai‘i-born American sound artist, poet, composer, producer, and creative
technologist whose work sits at the fusion of healing-centered sound design, cultural identity, and
cinematic storytelling. His art explores memory, resilience, and renewal—bridging island upbringing
with psychological research and global creative influence.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.mettias
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ucQ2IJMrnXJ17ntrWXiqh
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