Upon Waking is a Brighton, UK based band founded in 2024 by Matteo L.

a multi-instrumentalist, composer, lyricist, and vocalist. Drawing inspiration from alt-pop, cinematic soundscapes, and heartfelt songwriting, 

Upon Waking blends atmospheric textures with emotional melodies, blurring the line between memory, imagination, and reality. The debut EP, released in 2025, introduced three tracks, Faded, Portslade, and Midnight Detour marking the beginning of a journey shaped by emotion, melody, and storytelling.