Matt Maltese is undoubtedly one of the most talented and interesting artists of our time. His years of incredible productivity have led to a prolific output of lyrics that are both clever and witty, and to a remarkable range of melodies that are nothing short of addictive. In rapid succession, the musician from Reading produces work that is at once artistic, idiosyncratic, and ambitious. That level of male introspection, delivered with such delightful charm, is utterly remarkable. The London Standard headline: “Matt Maltese – The one-man antidote to toxic masculinity.” Who could resist? He now has more than six million listeners tuning in to Spotify every month and performs sold-out concerts in cities ranging from Sydney to Jakarta and Tokyo. Maltese gained recognition after singer-songwriter Sarah Jessica Cothran covered his song As the World Caves In on TikTok, which prompted many to discover the brilliance of the original.