asteria (singer)

Matthew James Joines (born 27 May 2006), known professionally as asteria (stylized in all lowercase), is a New Zealand record producer, singer, and songwriter currently based in Warsaw, Poland. He is a prominent figure in the "scenecore" and krushclub subgenres, known for a production style he describes as "sonic anarchy." As of 2026, he has reached over 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

asteria
Background information
Also known as	asteriasdeath, an4rch
Born	Matthew James Joines (2006-05-27) 27 May 2006 Whanganui, New Zealand
Genres	Alternative hip-hop EDM hyperpop scenecore
Occupations	Record producer singer songwriter
Years active	2021–present
Labels	Anarchist Sanctuary FabFantasy

Early life

Joines was born and raised in Whanganui, New Zealand. He began his musical career at age 14, producing and mixing beats in 2021 under the names crayola and smilecrayola as part of the Goreset collective.

Career

Rise to prominence (2023–2024)

In 2023, Asteria began collaborating with Polish artist Kets4eki, releasing the joint album Rave2Death. During this period, he joined the FabFantasy collective alongside artists such as 6arelyhuman, D3r, and Kets4eki. He produced the track "Faster n Harder" for 6arelyhuman, which became a viral success on TikTok and appeared on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

His 2023 single "What You Want!", featuring the virtual singer Hatsune Miku, surpassed 60 million streams on Spotify. In 2024, he released "Eyes on Me", a departure from his usual style as it utilized his natural vocal register.

Anarchist Sanctuary (2025–present)

In 2025, asteria founded his own independent label and creative collective, Anarchist Sanctuary. On 20 August 2025, he released his debut solo studio album, Asteria Vol. 1, featuring 12 tracks recorded in non-traditional settings such as kitchens and Airbnbs, to maintain an "un-commercialized" sound. In June 2025, he performed a series of shows in Poland, including venues in Poznań and Kraków.

Personal life

Joines dated Russian-Estonian model and singer Britney Manson until mid-2024, when he announced their breakup on an Instagram story. His musical influences include Osquinn, Odetari, Lil Peep, and Wifiskeleton.

Discography

Studio albums

• Rave2death (with Kets4eki) (2023)
• Party4life (with Kets4eki) (2025)
• Asteria Vol. 1 (2025)
• Niche Princess (under the An4rch moniker) (2026)

Extended plays

• Cute Songs For Gangsters (with 6arelyhuman) (2025)
• Scarlet Ashes (2025)

Singles

• "Face Of Death" (2022)
• "Molly" (with Kets4eki) (2023)
• "Blood as Paint" (with Kmrnxo) (2023)
• "Biggest Fan" (with D3r) (2023)
• "What You Want!" (feat. Hatsune Miku; has a remix with 6arelyhuman and Kets4eki, also has a cover by Vyzer) (2023)
• "BFM" (with Britney Manson and Kets4eki) (2024)
• "Messages" (with Kmrnxo, Kets4eki, and Vyzer) (2024)
• "Rock That Shit!" (2024)
• "No Escape" (with D3r and M1v) (2024)
• "Second Chances" (has a remix produced by Xaduma) (2024)
• "Eyes on Me" (2024)
• "Ultra Instinct" (with Kets4eki) (2024)
• "Party Like The 80s" (with 6arelyhuman & Kets4eki)
• "Don't Understand It" (with Kets4eki) (2024)
• "Tell Me Lies" (with Odetari) (2024)
• "Die for You" (2024)
• "Rockst4r" (2024)
• "Monster" (2024)
• "Haha" (with Lytra; has a remix with Kets4eki and Vyzer)
• "Out of Body" (2024)
• "W4ste Away" (with Sickboyrari) (2024)
• "Worst Nightm4re" (2024)
• "Drift" (with Vyzer and Lytra) (2025)
• "Exotic" (has a remix produced by Xaduma) (2025)
• "You Can't Hide" (2025)
• "Bloodbath" (with 6arelyhuman) (2025)
• "Millionaire" (with 6arelyhuman, Qyurisuu, and Kets4eki) (2025)
• "Watch This!" (2025)
• "AMG" (with D3r and Kets4eki) (2025)
• "Tax on It!" (with Kets4eki) (2025)
• "Fresh Asf" (with Kets4eki) (2026)