CUSTOM PAINT JOB COMPLETED: ‘astroscales’ enters the Authoring Era with CUSTOM MADE Pre-Launch.
- MATTHEW STEEL
- May 6
- 3 min read
The paint is still drying.
And for the first time in a long time, there’s no rush to move past the moment.
CUSTOM MADE, the latest body of work from ‘astroscales’ presents Matthew Steel, is complete.
What began as a loose concept — using the metaphor of rebuilding and finishing a car — A rebuild. A finish. Something about identity through craftsmanship has evolved into something far more personal. A full study in self-creation.
🎧 THE CONCEPT
At its core, the album traces a journey:
From what was inherited…to what was questioned…to what was ultimately chosen.
Each track represents a layer in that process — not just creatively, but personally.
This is not an album about becoming someone else.
It’s about recognising what remains…and deciding what stays.
THE WORKSHOP → origin
FACTORY SETTINGS → conditioning
PANEL BEATEN → impact
PRIMER / UNDERCOAT → preparation and truth
CUSTOM MADE → authorship
HIGH GLOSS / CLEAR COAT → visibility
ROAD READY → release
🧠 THE GOAL
The goal was never just to make music.
It was to answer a deeper question:
What does it look like to take authorship of your own life?
And in that process, something shifted.
The work became less about performance…and more about presence.
Less about sounding right…and more about being honest.
🪞 A PERSONAL MOMENT
Beyond the world-building and sound design, this project has marked a significant point of clarity.
The metaphor of rebuilding — rooted in early memories of workshop life and family — became a framework for understanding identity in a new way.
Not fixed. Not given. But shaped, refined, and ultimately… owned.
🎬 WHAT’S NEXT
CUSTOM MADE is not the end of the story.
It’s the beginning of how this work will now be lived, performed, and experienced.
From cinematic visuals to live shows, the next phase moves beyond creation — into embodiment.
🔓 JOIN THE JOURNEY — LISTNR+ (SPECIAL RELEASE OFFER)
To celebrate the completion of this project, we’re opening up a limited access experience for those who want to go deeper.
🎟️ LISTNR+ (3 MONTH SPECIAL)
👉 2 months for the price of 3
Members will receive:
📓 Private Journal Entries
Behind-the-scenes reflections from Matthew Steel as the album was created
🎥 Exclusive Video Logs
Raw, unfiltered moments — from concept to completion
🎧 Early Access Content including full track audio prior to album release
Demos, alternate versions, and unreleased material
🎬 Cinematic Build-Outs and personal narratives of the man, the myth and the music
Sneak peeks into the visual world of CUSTOM MADE
🎤 Performance Development Access
Insight into rehearsals and live show creation
✨ WHY JOIN?
BECAUSE YOU SUPPORT ARTISTS and ENJOY
Identity in Music
Self-Creation Journeys
Artistic Evolution
Digital Art Narratives
Music and Personal Growth
Reasons to Join 'astroscales' for Digital Artists
Support for Creative Expression: 'astroscales' champions digital artists, offering a platform for creativity to thrive and gain recognition.
Community Engagement: Connect with like-minded individuals who celebrate digital art, fostering collaboration and networking.
Access to Resources: 'astroscales' provides tools and resources to enhance skills, promote work, and share stories widely.
Because this isn’t just about listening.
It’s about:
understanding the process of becoming
🔗 SIGN UP NOW
Step inside the world. See what was built. And experience what comes next.
🪞 FINAL NOTE
CUSTOM MADE isn’t asking for approval.
It’s standing as a completed statement:
This isn’t who I found. This is who I finished.
And now…
It’s ready to be seen.
'astroscales' presents
Matthew Steel
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