Matthieu Van Laethem, known as Laetho, is a versatile Belgian composer, sound designer, songwriter and creative director creating tailored music and sound for brands, artists, film, documentaries and fashion. He combines electronic and acoustic elements to deliver clean, direct work that supports clear storytelling and strong visual identity. His background in electronic music and studio production gives him a wide technical range, allowing him to adapt to different tones, formats and timelines. With more than fifteen years of experience, he focuses on delivering purposeful sound that fits the brief, meets production needs and aligns with the overall campaign or creative direction, ensuring that every piece of music is built to serve the final result.

Matthieu Van Laethem

Matthieu Van Laethem, known as Laetho, is a versatile Belgian composer, sound designer, songwriter and creative director creating tailored music and sound for brands, artists, film, documentaries and fashion. He combines electronic and acoustic elements to deliver clean, direct work that supports clear storytelling and strong visual identity. His background in electronic music and studio production gives him a wide technical range, allowing him to adapt to different tones, formats and timelines. With more than fifteen years of experience, he focuses on delivering purposeful sound that fits the brief, meets production needs and aligns with the overall campaign or creative direction, ensuring that every piece of music is built to serve the final result.

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Matthieu Van Laethem, known as Laetho,
is a versatile Belgian composer, sound designer, songwriter and creative director creating tailored music and sound for brands, artists, film, documentaries and fashion. He combines electronic and acoustic elements to deliver clean, direct work that supports clear storytelling and strong visual identity.

His background in electronic music and studio production gives him a wide technical range, allowing him to adapt to different tones, formats and timelines.
With more than fifteen years of experience, he focuses on delivering purposeful sound that fits the brief, meets production needs and aligns with the overall campaign or creative direction, ensuring that every piece of music is built to serve the final result.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer/Composer/Sound Designer at Laetho
January 1, 2014 - Present
Composed and produced custom music for advertising campaigns, film and artist projects. Managed projects from brief to final master delivery under tight deadlines.
Co-Founder & Creative Director at Pelican Street
April 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025
Client management, budget oversight and end-to- end project direction. Led strategic sound briefs, sonic research and full-scale music productions.
Sound Engineer at Iyuno
March 16, 2014 - May 1, 2023
In house - Sound Engineer responsible for (Flemish & French projects). Recording, Editing, Directing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Brussels
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Audio Engineering
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other