Mathame Bring ‘MEET ME’ to Life with Sold-Out No-Phone Shows in NYC and LA

Following the release of their new single ‘MEET ME’, Italian electronic duo Mathame brought their signature EmoTech sound to the U.S. last weekend with two sold-out, last-minute no-phone shows in New York City and Los Angeles, redefining what it means to experience music in the moment.

The events, held November 7 at 53 Scott Avenue in Brooklyn and November 8 at Sound Los Angeles, traded visual spectacle for something raw and human. In an era where every moment is instantly captured, Mathame invited their audiences to disconnect: no filming, no social media – just presence. It was a deliberate nod to the roots of club culture, where connection, rhythm, and emotion come before documentation.

For a duo celebrated for their visually immersive performances — from cinematic 3D shows to architectural stage designs — this stripped-back approach was a striking contrast. Yet it only amplified the experience. With no screens separating them from the crowd, Mathame’s EmoTech sound resonated more directly than ever.

Mathame about the U.S. weekend: “Last weekend was something truly special — a journey that began from our roots, moved through the present, and looked ahead to what the music of tomorrow can be, emotional and technical together. Powerful, emotional, straight to the gut, heart and the mind and yet of the highest technical level. The vibe we felt seemed lost in the mists of memory, but it still exists — that electric atmosphere where everyone is in sync and thoughts flow as one collective body. The response from New York and Los Angeles was incredible, unforgettable.”

The shows also marked the celebration of Mathame’s long-anticipated new single ‘MEET ME’, released November 7 in collaboration with Son of Son and Jonos. First premiered during Mathame’s Creamfields Argentina mainstage set and later featured in Anyma’s performance at the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the track has quickly become one of the duo’s most sought-after IDs of the year. Blending cinematic depth with driving, club-ready energy, ‘MEET ME’ encapsulates Mathame’s evolving EmoTech sound – where electronic music meets emotion and human connection.