Matt Maltese Explained

Matt Maltese
Birth Name:Matthew Jonathan Gordon Maltese
Birth Date:6 October 1997
Origin:Reading, England
Years Active:2015–present

Matthew Jonathan Gordon Maltese (born 6 October 1997) is a British-Canadian[1] singer-songwriter. His style blends elements from indie pop, indie rock, and chamber pop.[2] Since releasing his debut single "Even If It's a Lie" in 2015, Maltese has released four studio albums, and four EPs.[3] In July 2021, Maltese announced his third studio album, Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow; the album was released in October 2021 via Nettwerk, the label he is currently signed with.[4] [5] Maltese released his fourth studio album, Driving Just to Drive in April 2023.

Early life

Maltese was raised in Reading.[6] [7] According to an interview with Vice he started writing music at the age of 14.[8] When he was a teenager Maltese began buying and selling vinyl and with the money he made, moved to Camden, London.

Career

2015–2017: SoundCloud and early singles

Maltese released his first single, "Even If It's a Lie", on SoundCloud in 2015.[9] After the release of the single, Maltese signed with Café Bleu Recordings, a subdivision of Atlantic Records. In 2016, through Café Bleu Recordings, Maltese released his follow up EP, titled In a New Bed.[10] The following year in 2017 Maltese released a single titled "As the World Caves In"[11] which as he shared in an interview, is about the idea of then-UK Prime Minister Theresa May and then-U.S. President Donald Trump, deciding to spend a night of romance together before triggering atomic warfare.[12] [13] [14] The single saw a resurgence on TikTok starting in May 2021 following a cover by singer Sarah Cothran.[15] In January 2023, it was certified Silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for selling 200,000 equivalent units.[16]

2018–2019: Bad Contestant and Krystal

In June 2018 Maltese released his debut album, Bad Contestant.[17] The album was produced by Jonathan Rado of American Indie rock duo Foxygen.[18]

In November 2019 Maltese released Krystal.[19] The album was mostly recorded, produced, and mixed by Maltese in his bedroom studio.[20] With the release of Krystal, Maltese embarked on a UK headline tour in November 2019, he played on tour at six venues.[21]

2020–2021: Madhouse and Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow

In March 2020, Maltese released the single "Ballad of a Pandemic"[22] about the COVID-19 pandemic; the single was released the same day as lockdown restrictions were imposed in the United Kingdom.[23]

In May 2020, Maltese released "Queen Bee" featuring vocals from Sorry's Asha Lorenz.[24]

In June 2020, Maltese took part in Tiny Gigs, a livestream event hosted by Tiny Changes, a mental health charity, to raise money for a COVID-19 relief fund.[25] [26]

In August 2020, Maltese released his extended play Madhouse.[27]

In May 2021, Maltese released a single titled "Mystery".[28] He then released another single in July 2021 called "Shoe" which was released following the announcement of Maltese's third studio album, Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow. The album was released in October 2021.[29] [30]

2022–present: Quiet Recordings and Driving Just to Drive

In March 2022 Maltese released a new song called "Smile In the Face of the Devil"[31] as a part of his new EP titled Quiet Recordings. This EP would be a collection of more ambient tracks of off his previous album Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow. Quiet Recordings was released on April 8, 2022

In October 2022, Maltese released his new single "Mother".[32] [33] [34] [35]

In December 2022, Maltese announced that his new album would be releasing in 2023. He then released a teaser for a new track followed by a single in January 2023 titled "Driving Just to Drive". The same day as this single was released Maltese announced his new album titled Driving Just to Drive would release on April 28, 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" style="width:21.5em"
Details
Bad Contestant
  • Released: 8 June 2018
  • Label: Atlantic Records UK
Krystal
  • Released: 8 November 2019
  • Label: 7476
Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow
Driving Just to Drive
Songs That Aren't Mine
  • Released: 8 March 2024
  • Label: Tonight Matthew

Extended plays

TitleDetails
In a New Bed
  • Released: 22 April 2016[36]
  • Label: Café Bleu Recordings
Blood, Sweat & Beers: Live at the Drugstore and Poems from the Road
  • Released: 2017[37]
  • Label: Café Bleu Recordings
madhouse
Quiet Recordings

Singles

As lead artist

Maltese has released the following singles:

YearTitleAlbum/EP
2015"Even If It's a Lie"rowspan="2"
2016"Vacant in the 21st Century"
"Strange Time"Bad Contestant
2017"As the World Caves In"
"No One Won The War"rowspan="2"
"Comic Life"
2018"Greatest Comedian"Bad Contestant
"Like A Fish"
"Nightclub Love"
"Bad Contestant"
"Misery"
2020"Tokyo (Italian Version)"Krystal
"Ballad of a Pandemic"
"queen bee"madhouse
2021"Mystery"Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow
"Shoe"
"You Deserve an Oscar"[38]
"Good Morning"[39]
"Nothing Breaks Your Heart Like Christmas"
2022"Smile in the Face of the Devil"Quiet Recordings
"Mother"Driving Just To Drive
2023"Driving Just To Drive"
"Museum"
"Florence"
"The Earth is a Very Small Dot"
2024"Kiss Me"Songs That Aren't Mine

As featured artist

YearTitleAlbum/EP
2022"Cate's Brother (Matt's Version)" (with Maisie Peters)
2021"Salt Lake City" (with Etta Marcus)View from the Bridge

Tours

Headlining act

(with special guest Sophie May, Hohnen Ford, Searows)

Supporting act

References

  1. Web site: Maltese . Matt . im half Canadian . 2023-01-20 . Twitter . en.
  2. Web site: The Melodrama of Matt Maltese. 2021-08-03. The Line of Best Fit. en.
  3. Web site: Matt Maltese Album Discography. 2021-08-03. AllMusic. en.
  4. Web site: 2021-07-02. Matt Maltese announces new album 'Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow' and shares lead single 'Shoe'. 2021-08-03. NME. en-GB.
  5. Web site: Matt Maltese shares 'Shoe' from his third album 'Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow'. 2021-08-05. THE INDIE SCENE. en-US.
  6. Matt Maltese: The Apocalyptic British Singer-Songwriter That America Desperately Needs. 2021-08-03. Billboard. en.
  7. Web site: Matt Maltese Biography & History. 2021-08-03. AllMusic. en.
  8. Web site: Matt Maltese Is Like a New and Improved Morrissey For Millenials. 2021-08-03. www.vice.com. 23 March 2018 . en.
  9. Web site: Even If It's a Lie (demo) by Matt Maltese – The Indie Inn. 2021-08-06. sites.psu.edu.
  10. Web site: Matt Maltese Album Discography. 2021-08-04. AllMusic. en.
  11. Web site: Watch: Matt Maltese - 'As The World Caves In'. 2021-08-04. Clash Magazine. 4 April 2017 . en.
  12. Web site: U.K. Songwriter Matt Maltese's Love Song About The End Of The World Is Unexpectedly Moving. 2021-08-04. The FADER. en.
  13. Web site: 2018-06-06. Matt Maltese – 'Bad Contestant' review. 2021-08-03. NME. en-GB.
  14. Web site: 2017-04-03. Discovery: Matt Maltese. 2021-08-05. Interview Magazine. en-US.
  15. Web site: Hauntingly beautiful TikTok song is the soundtrack to life's happy moments . 2022-03-20 . Yahoo! News . 9 June 2021 . en-US.
  16. United Kingdom. Matt Maltese. As The World Caves In. 18671-6217-1. 22 January 2023.
  17. Web site: Cabré . Alex . Matt Maltese - Bad Contestant Reviews. 2021-08-04. DIY Magazine. 8 June 2018 . en.
  18. Web site: Bad Contestant - Matt Maltese Credits . AllMusic. en. 2021-08-03.
  19. Web site: Taylor. Chris . Matt Maltese - Krystal Reviews. 2021-08-04. DIY Magazine . 7 November 2019 . en.
  20. Web site: Matt Maltese's Krystal Is a Lo-Fi Breakup Album Done Right. 2021-08-03. Paste Magazine . en . November 18, 2019 . Lizzie . Manno .
  21. Web site: 2019-10-08. Matt Maltese is heading out on a UK tour in November. 2021-08-04. NME. en-GB . Will . Richards.
  22. Web site: 2020-04-03. Matt Maltese urges world to "help your neighbour" on 'Ballad Of A Pandemic'. 2021-08-04. NME. en-GB. Rhian . Daly.
  23. Web site: Timeline of UK coronavirus lockdowns, March 2020 to March 2021 . 2021-08-03. Institute for Government .
  24. Web site: Matt Maltese returns with new single 'queen bee' News. 2021-08-09. DIY Magazine. 29 May 2020 . en.
  25. Web site: Tiny Changes announces Tiny Gigs News. 2021-08-04. DIY Magazine. 29 May 2020 . en.
  26. Web site: 2020-05-29. Frank Turner, Tim Burgess, Matt Maltese and more for Tiny Changes COVID online charity gigs. 2021-08-04. NME. en-GB . Andrew . Trendell.
  27. Web site: Matt Maltese - madhouse Reviews. 2021-08-04. DIY Magazine. 6 August 2020 . en . Sean . Kerwick.
  28. Web site: Matt Maltese Shares New Single 'Mystery'. 2021-08-04. Clash Magazine. 24 May 2021 . en . Robin . Murray.
  29. Web site: 2021-10-05. Matt Maltese – 'Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow' review: crooner finds his happy place. 2021-10-08. NME. en-AU . Sophie . Williams .
  30. Web site: Matt Maltese - Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow. 2021-10-08. DIY. 6 October 2021 . en . Louis . Griffin.
  31. Web site: Jenke . Tyler . 2022-03-18 . Song You Need to Know: Matt Maltese, 'Smile in The Face of The Devil' . 2023-05-31 . Rolling Stone Australia . en-AU.
  32. Web site: Murray . Robin . 2022-10-31 . Matt Maltese Uses 'Mother' To Take Another Glance At A Break-Up News . 2023-05-31 . Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews . en-GB.
  33. Web site: Spruce . Hannah . 2022-11-05 . Track Review: Mother // Matt Maltese . 2023-05-31 . The Indiependent . en-GB.
  34. Web site: Holden . Finlay . 2022-10-28 . Matt Maltese has returned with a fresh take on the break-up song with his new single, 'Mother' . 2023-05-31 . Dork . en-US.
  35. Web site: Matt Maltese unveils new single "Mother" . 2023-05-31 . The Line of Best Fit . en-US.
  36. Web site: Release "In A New Bed" by Matt Maltese - MusicBrainz. 2021-08-04. musicbrainz.org.
  37. Web site: Matt Maltese announces first UK headline tour, releases 'Blood, Sweat And Beers' live EP. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807171934/http://diymag.com/2017/08/07/matt-maltese-uk-headline-tour-blood-sweat-and-beers-live-ep-listen. 2017-08-07. 2021-10-08. DIY. 7 August 2017 . en.
  38. Web site: Matt Maltese shares new single 'You Deserve An Oscar'. 2021-08-16. DIY. 13 August 2021 . en.
  39. Web site: Ackroyd. Stephen. 2021-09-24. 'Good Morning', here's a new Matt Maltese single . 2021-09-24. Dork . en-US.

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