The Weekly Beat with Matoma
Follow Norwegian DJ, producer and legendarily wonderful human, Tom Lagergren a.k.a. Matoma, as he pulls back the curtain of his songwriting process with his collaborators to reveal the deep and diverse conversations had during a recording session. With the challenge of writing, recording and releasing a brand new song each and every week, The Weekly Beat with Matoma introduces you to not only a wide range of songwriters and musicians from around the world, but also the authentic human experiences that inspire their music. Each episode offers listeners unprecedented access to the creative process—from initial conversation to finished track—capturing the vulnerability, passion, and unexpected moments of connection that transform personal stories into universal melodies. The Weekly Beat with Matoma isn't just about making music; it's about what happens when artists open their hearts, share their truths, and collaborate to create something greater than themselves. Subscribe now to hear both the conversations that spark creativity and the stunning new tracks they inspire, released together every week.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2025
Ep.022: SACHA & Jordan Shaw
In this episode, Matoma welcomes two longtime friends and collaborators into the studio — SACHA, a Scottish singer-songwriter making waves as a featured vocalist, and Jordan Shaw, her close friend an…
Ep.021: Mae Hill
In this episode of The Weekly Beat, Matoma welcomes UK Midlands artist Mae Hill, whose distinctive voice and fearless honesty are matched by a story of hustle and joy. Mae opens up about her early da…
Ep.020: Caden & Quarterhead
This episode of The Weekly Beat brings together three unique perspectives from across Europe — German production duo Quarterhead, rising Norwegian vocalist Caden, and host Matoma — for a high-spirite…
Ep.019: Good Humans
For the first time on The Weekly Beat, Matoma welcomes guests from the United States — Los Angeles-based duo Good Humans. Comprised of accomplished songwriters and producers Peter Hanna and Mickey Ka…
Ep.018: Rufus
In this thoughtful episode of The Weekly Beat, Matoma sits down with UK singer-songwriter Rufus, a 24-year-old rising talent navigating the transition from construction worker to full-time independen…
Ep.017: The Hungry Turban (Surprise Guest Challenge)
This episode features a truly full-circle moment. Namit—aka The Hungry Turban—first met Matoma in 2015 as an enthusiastic fan at a New York show. But what began as a simple fan encounter quickly turn…
Ep.016: Jaimes
In this inspiring episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, Dutch singer-songwriter Jaimes sits down with Matoma to reflect on the key moments that shaped his journey from unknown talent to global coll…
Ep.015: ZANA
ZANA joins Matoma on The Weekly Beat for one of the most emotionally raw and heartfelt conversations of the season. Known best for her viral hit “Dance For Me (1, 2, 3)”, ZANA has amassed hundreds of…
Ep.014: Connor Ball
In this celebratory episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, Matoma reunites with Connor Ball from UK band The Vamps to mark ten years of being an artist, and reflect on their global hit “All Night.” …
Ep.013: Stian Blipp (Surprise Guest Challenge)
In this vibrant yet reflective episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, Norwegian TV host and multi-hyphenate entertainer Stian Blipp brings his trademark humour and high spirits to the studio — but a…
Ep.012: Loek & Sam Fischer
In this heartfelt episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, a transcontinental collaboration takes center stage as Matoma invites Australian singer-songwriter Sam Fischer and UK-based rising producer L…
Ep.011: Michelle Ullestad
In this deeply emotional and revealing episode of The Weekly Beat, Matoma is joined by Norwegian singer-songwriter Michelle Ullestad, whose raw honesty and resilience drive one of the most personal c…
Ep.010: Bertine Zetlitz
In this episode, Matoma sits down with Bertine Zetlitz, a trailblazer in Norway's pop music scene. They delve into Bertine's early career, discussing her rise to fame in the late '90s and how she nav…
Ep.009: Øystein “Pølsa” Pettersen (Surprise Guest Challenge)
In this impactful episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, Tom is surprised by special guest Øystein “Pølsa” Pettersen—former Olympic cross-country skier turned youth advocate and media figure. Known …
Ep.008: Hanne Mjøen
In this episode of The Weekly Beat, Matoma meets up with the talented Norwegian singer and songwriter Hanne Mjøen for a heartfelt conversation and studio session in Oslo. The episode begins light and…
Ep.007: Nils Bech
In this emotionally rich episode of The Weekly Beat, Matoma welcomes revered Norwegian singer Nils Bech into his world for a candid conversation and studio session. From discussing childhood challeng…
Ep.006: Brotha Løve (Surprise Guest Challenge)
In this special “Surprise Guest Challenge” episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, rather than diving into the studio with a professional songwriter or artist, Matoma is put on the spot with a surpri…
Ep.005: Kyle Alessandro
In this emotional and inspiring episode, 18-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer Kyle Alessandro joins Matoma to share his incredible journey from child prodigy to Eurovision hopeful. Kyle talks…
Ep.004: Sofiloud
In this episode, Norwegian singer-songwriter Sofiloud joins the conversation to share her inspiring journey in the music industry. With over 200 million streams, collaborations with artists like Alan…
Ep.003: Kissimjau
In this episode, up-and-coming Norwegian artist Kissimjau joins Matoma for an open and emotional conversation about her early emergence in the music scene. Originally from Lillehammer, she shares how…