BIO:
The Undercover Dream Lovers is the solo project of Los Angeles-based musician and producer Matt Koenig. Blending danceable grooves with dream pop textures and retro-futuristic flair, Koenig has built a sonic world that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Since launching the project in 2016, he’s released a steady flow of singles, EPs, and two full-length albums: It’s All In Your Head (2020) and Time Lapse (2024).
Known for his hypnotic melodies and self-produced tracks, Matt draws influence from artists like Daft Punk, Tame Impala, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and The Beatles. His songs have landed major playlist support and been featured in sync placements on AppleTV+, FX, and Prime Video.
In 2025, The Undercover Dream Lovers began releasing a series of monthly singles, including “Good Time,” “Back Again,” and “makin you proud,” signaling a more fluid and intuitive approach to sharing music. Live, Koenig has toured with Parcels, Poolside, and L’Imperatrice, bringing his immersive sound to audiences around the world.
Upcoming Release:
HIGHLIGHTS/STATS:
Spotify: 730k listeners (peak)
Streaming Stats:
Over 120 million total Spotify streams
“Tell Me” – 29 million
“Come Home” – 20 million
“Let Go” – 16 million
“Good Time” – trending upward since 2025 release
Spotify playlist placements including: New Music Friday, Ultimate Indie, SXSW Best Indie, Feel Good Indie-Rock, Indie-Rock Road Trip, US Viral 50, Canada viral 50
Has supported: Parcels, L’imperatrice, STRFKR, Her’s, Poolside
Sync placements on Good Girls (NBC), Whisky Cavalier (ABC), Fuck That’s Delicious (VICE), Dynasty (CBS), A Million Little Things (ABC), Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO)
Official showcasing artist at SXSW, Treefort, Tropicalia
Press:
“Since forming the psychedelic indie rock project in 2016, Koenig has approached each of his songs with the hope of taking listeners on a dreamlike journey.” - i-D VICE“Matt Koenig, the Pittsburgh-born musician who goes by the moniker The Undercover Dream Lovers, has been serving up lush dream-pop for some time. Now, he's readying his first album that fuses his love for psychedelic indie rock and nostalgic synthpop.” - Billboard“The latest single, "Plane Ride," is an intriguing slice of dream-pop reminiscent of the Flaming Lips' squishier moments circa The Soft Bulletin...” - The Fader“With its woozy guitars and reverb-soaked vocals, “Chardonnay” is another exciting hint that It’s All In Your Head might be one of the great records of early 2020.” - Uproxxx“Brooklyn songwriter Matt Koenig deftly interweaves the future and past under his moniker The Undercover Dream Lovers. Featuring elements of indie rock glossed over with sleek synthpop, his music recalls the millennial anxiety of 2020 and beyond and late-night club meet-ups circa 1981.” - Consequence of Sound"The Undercover Dream Lovers is a one-man band whose debut album, It’s All In Your Head, is a fun collection of funky songs which leave room for reflection among the merriment and dance beats." - The Associated PressLIVE:
