BURNS

Burns, born Matthew James Burns on 31 October 1985 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a DJ, record producer and songwriter who built his reputation writing and producing for major pop acts before establishing himself as a solo artist. His production and songwriting credits stretch across Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Kelis, and Pitbull, giving him a foothold in mainstream pop long before his own singles gained traction on dance radio and streaming playlists.

As a performer, Burns sits at the intersection of house, electro-pop and disco-influenced dance music, favouring glossy synth hooks, filtered basslines and euphoric drops that owe as much to classic disco revivalism as to contemporary EDM. Tracks like «Lies» and «Hands On Me» showcase his knack for pairing radio-friendly vocal hooks with club-ready production, while his collaboration with Ellie Goulding and Pitbull on «Tell Me How» demonstrated his crossover appeal.

His single «Talamanca», remixed by Robin Schulz, became one of his most widely streamed tracks, reflecting how his music travels easily between pop charts and DJ sets. Burns continues to release both original productions and remixes, maintaining a dual identity as a behind-the-scenes hitmaker and a recognizable dance-pop artist in his own right.