Herbert

Herbert is the recording name of English musician and producer Matthew Herbert, whose work is closely associated with microhouse and related strands of electronic music. Working across club-oriented production, conceptual studio projects, and commissioned music, he has released recordings under his own name as well as the Herbert alias, developing a profile that spans dance floors and more formal listening contexts.

Under the Herbert name, Herbert has been linked with the microhouse sound that emerged from late-1990s and early-2000s European electronic music, a style often built from detailed rhythmic programming and subtle textural shifts. His output has also appeared through his own Accidental imprint and its related labels, reflecting a long-running interest in self-directed projects and a degree of independence in how his music is presented and distributed.

Herbert’s catalogue includes releases issued via Accidental Records and Accidental Jnr, alongside work connected to Strut. Across these outlets, he has continued to use the Herbert moniker for electronic productions that sit within microhouse, while remaining active under his real name for other musical work. He is widely credited as a producer as well as an artist, and his activities extend beyond straightforward artist releases into broader production and composition roles.