Matt Maltese

Matt Maltese is an English singer-songwriter. His style blends elements from indie pop, indie rock, and chamber pop. Since releasing his debut single "Even If It's a Lie" in 2015, Maltese has released three studio albums, and two EP's. 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.

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

2015–2017: SoundCloud and early singles
Maltese released his first single, "Even If It's a Lie", on SoundCloud in 2015. 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. The following year in 2017 Maltese released a single titled "As the World Caves In" 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. The single has seen a resurgence on TikTok starting in May 2021 following a cover by singer Sarah Cothran.

2018–2019: Bad Contestant and Krystal
In June 2018 Maltese released his debut album, Bad Contestant. The album was produced by Jonathan Rado of American Indie rock duo Foxygen.

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

2020–present: Madhouse and Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow
In March 2020, Maltese released the single "Ballad of a Pandemic" about the COVID-19 pandemic; the single was released the same day as lockdown restrictions were imposed in the United Kingdom.

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

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.

In August 2020, Maltese released his extended play Madhouse.

In May 2021, Maltese released a single titled "Mystery" 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.

As lead artist
Maltese has released the following singles: