There Are No Compromises In Matt Maltese's New Album 'Hers'

Simplicity is a coveted virtue only a handful attain, and not many capture the mundane with lush soundscapes and emotional gravitas quite like British-Canadian indie artist Matt Maltese.

- By Ephraim Dytianquin

Simplicity is a coveted virtue only a handful attain, and not many capture the mundane with lush soundscapes and emotional gravitas quite like British-Canadian indie artist Matt Maltese. Since his debut album "Bad Contestant," which features the viral hit As The World Caves In, Matt has established himself as a prolific singer-songwriter because of that very gift.

Now with six albums, numerous tours, and much more life behind him, Matt makes a meaningful return with his newest album "Hers," a body of work tracing a long-term romantic relationship and the highs and lows it entails. Young STAR caught up with the singer over Zoom two days before its release last May 16.

Despite the whirlwind that follows promoting a record, Matt's serene, bright aura glowed through the screen. "I feel excited to let the record go and do what it's meant to do," Matt said with a smile. He was also elated over the well-timed release of "Hers" coinciding with summer. "The weather gets better. The album comes out. Those are nice things to come together."