44Phantom
1 upcoming show.
44phantom is the stage name of Brayton Matthews, an Oklahoma-born alt-pop artist who transitioned from a high school quarterback to a major-label signed musician by age 19. After touring arenas with Machine Gun Kelly and navigating the pressures of early fame, he released his third studio album 'IN RETROSPECT' in July 2026 as an independent artist. His music blends grunge influences with pop sensibilities, characterized by emotionally charged lyrics and self-reflection.
Reviews & press
- Atwood Magazine ↗ — “44phantom barrels through the wreckage of early fame and his own past mistakes on his sonically explosive, emotionally charged third record ‘IN RETROSPECT,’ an unflinchingly candid album where blown-o”
- Music Existence ↗ — “Labeled as 'grunge-pop,' 44phantom has seen a spike in his generation-z following and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.”
- Beyond the Stage Magazine ↗ — “Brayton Matthews, known as 44phantom, is a Seattle-based emerging artist who walks the line of pop and rock with deep storytelling.”