Deserta is the solo project of Matthew Doty, an American musician and songwriter known for his expansive and atmospheric approach to music. Formerly a member of the post-rock band Saxon Shore and the indie band Midnight Faces, Doty embarked on his journey as Deserta following his deep-seated need for a more personal and uninhibited musical expression. The project sees Doty at the helm, navigating through the realms of shoegaze, dream-pop, and ambient soundscapes.

Deserta's debut album "Black Aura My Sun" emerged in 2020 as a richly layered tapestry of sound, marked by Doty's mesmerizing vocals and an adept use of synths and guitars to create a poignant, enveloping experience. The record, including tracks such as "I'm So Tired" and "Lost In The Weight," garnered attention for its lush textures and evocative moods, signaling the arrival of a significant new force in the world of atmospheric and emotive music. The project's more recent releases, like "Every Moment, Everything You Need" and "Where Did You Go," continue to refine Deserta's sonic identity, blending melancholy with transcendence, leading listeners through aural landscapes steeped in introspection and beauty.