Matthew Ryals is a musician based in New York City.

As a solo artist, he works primarily with electronic instruments and devices. His latest release is Machine Memory available on Oxtail Recordings. His main instrument is a eurorack modular synthesizer.

As a collaborator, he has recorded, composed, and participated as a performer for theatre, dance, and film. Recent collaborations include The Movement Project, The Fixers, Cleveland Public Theatre, Natalie Lanese (Painter), Cleveland State University Dance Department, and Stephan Haluska (Harpist).

As an instructor, he teaches guitar, songwriting, and music production/technology at Keylab in Carroll Gardens and privately throughout Brooklyn. ​