asteria (singer)
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Asteria performing in Poznań, Poland, June 2025 | |
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| Also known as | Asteriasdeath, An4rch |
| Born | Matthew James Joines[1] 27 May 2006 |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
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Matthew James Joines (born 27 May 2006), known professionally as Asteria (stylized in all lowercase), is a New Zealand record producer, singer, and songwriter currently based in Warsaw, Poland.[2] He is a prominent figure in the "scenecore" and krushclub subgenres, known for a production style he describes as "sonic anarchy."[2] As of 2026, he has reached over 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Early life
Joines was born and raised in Whanganui, New Zealand.[3] He began his musical career at age 14, producing and mixing beats in 2021 under the names Crayola and Smilecrayola as part of the Goreset collective.[3]
Career
Rise to prominence (2023–2024)
In 2023, Asteria began collaborating with Polish artist Kets4eki, releasing the joint album Rave2Death. During this period, he joined the FabFantasy collective alongside artists such as 6arelyhuman, D3r, and Kets4eki.[2] He produced the track "Faster n Harder" for 6arelyhuman, which became a viral success on TikTok and appeared on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.[4]
His 2023 single "What You Want!", featuring the virtual singer Hatsune Miku, surpassed 60 million streams on Spotify. In 2024, he released "Eyes on Me", a departure from his usual style as it utilized his natural vocal register.[2]
Anarchist Sanctuary (2025–present)
In 2025, Asteria founded his own independent label and creative collective, Anarchist Sanctuary.[2] On 20 August 2025, he released his debut solo studio album, Asteria Vol. 1, featuring 12 tracks recorded in non-traditional settings such as kitchens and Airbnbs, to maintain an "un-commercialized" sound.[2] In June 2025, he performed a series of shows in Poland, including venues in Poznań and Kraków.[5]
Personal life
Joines dated Russian-Estonian model and singer Britney Manson until mid-2024, where he announced the breakup on an Instagram story.[6] His musical influences include Osquinn, Odetari, Lil Peep, and Wifiskeleton.
Discography
Studio albums
- Rave2death (with Kets4eki) (2023)
- Party4life (with Kets4eki) (2025)
- Asteria Vol. 1 (2025)[7]
- Niche Princess (under the An4rch moniker) (2026)
Extended plays
- Cute Songs For Gangsters (with 6arelyhuman) (2025)
- Scarlet Ashes (2025)
Singles
- "Biggest Fan" (with D3r) (2023)
- "What You Want!" (feat. Hatsune Miku; has a remix with 6arelyhuman and Kets4eki; also has a cover by Vyzer) (2023)
- "BFM" (with Britney Manson and Kets4eki) (2024)
- "Rock That Shit!" (2024)
- "No Escape" (with D3r and M1v)
- "Second Chances" (2024)
- "Eyes on Me" (2024)
- "Ultra Instinct" (with Kets4eki) (2024)
- "Don't Understand It" (with Kets4eki) (2024)
- "Tell Me Lies" (with Odetari) (2024)
- "Die for You" (2024)
- "Rockst4r" (2024)
- "Monster" (2024)
- "Out of Body" (2024)
- "W4ste Away" (with Sickboyrari) (2024)
- "Worst Nightm4re" (2024)
- "Drift" (with Vyzer and Lytra) (2025)
- "Bloodbath" (with 6arelyhuman) (2025)
- "Millionaire" (with 6arelyhuman and Kets4eki) (2025)
- "Watch This!" (2025)
- "AMG" (with D3r and Kets4eki) (2025)
- "Tax on It!" (with Kets4eki) (2025)
- "Fresh Asf" (2026)
References
- ^ "DEAD AGAIN". ascap.com. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f HQ (20 August 2025). "Asteria: Sonic Anarchy in the Digital Age". TMRW Magazine. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Asteria - Artist Profile". Muzic.NZ. 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "6arelyhuman Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "6arelyhuman and Asteria: I Heart Poland Shows". Alter Art. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ The Problematic Relationship Between Asteria and Britney Manson, 2024, retrieved 12 March 2026
- ^ Trailblazing Artist Asteria Releases His Unrestrained New Album ’ASTERIA VOL. 1’» LIVING LIFE FEARLESS, 2025, retrieved 12 March 2026