Hard work and persistence tends to pay off in the long run. It is this work ethic and a love for the music that will propel Matt Kling to the top of the progressive music scene. Matt became interested in electronic music in the 7th grade. He was 12 years old. The year was 1987. Matt accidentally came into owning two albums put out by Front 242 (Never Stop, Front by Front). His life would never be the same.