Matthew Kratz

Matthew Kratz is an accomplished music producer and the Executive Producer at Dastardly Sounds, a music publishing house based in Los Angeles. He founded Dastardly Sounds with a vision to create premium custom music and sound design primarily for entertainment media, focusing on theatrical advertising. The company aims to engage audiences through sonic storytelling, stirring deep emotions with its audio creations.1

Kratz began his career in music as a renowned DJ and EDM producer known as Kraddy. He was a founding member of the influential electronic group The Glitch Mob and has gained recognition for his innovative contributions to the genre. His track "Android Porn" has amassed over one billion streams across various platforms. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with notable artists such as The Beastie Boys, Sia, Korn, Rob Zombie, and Z-Trip, and his music has been featured in numerous films and television shows, including composing for the Academy Award-winning documentary "Icarus".1

In addition to his role at Dastardly Sounds, Kratz has extensive experience as a composer and sound designer for movie trailers and various media projects. He has worked with several companies, including CHROMA Music and JDM Music, and has held positions with bands like Daughtry and Korn where he managed playback gear and composed show interludes.1

Kratz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Delaware.1