The Official Site for Matthew Schwam’s music.

No live musicians in the studio?
Matthew writes lyrics and produces music—but doesn’t sing or play an instrument. He does not have studio musicians to produce demos.

Matthew writes all his music from life experience. He collaborates with AI-generated vocals and instruments to bring his lyrics to life. His writing informs the emotion, genre, and vocals for each song.

The process has similarities to a traditional songwriter working with a producer and studio musicians—starting with words, shaping emotion, and refining performance. The difference is in the tools. Here, prompts replace studio direction, and technology built by people replaces live musicians. There are pros and cons to both approaches, but results ultimately tell the truth.

For some, the AI alternative may feel uncomfortable. But what matters most isn’t how the music is made—it’s what it has to say and how it makes you feel.

For songwriters, like Matthew, who don’t sing, AI production is a true gift. It offers something that was once out of reach: a way to fully realize the emotion, intent, and depth of the written word—without compromise. This is not music created by accident. This is a new paradigm of music created with intention—using contemporary tools to express timeless stories and generate beautiful results.