Released in 2023, Driving Just To Drive sees Matt Maltese continuing his evolution as a poignant and poetic songwriter. The album explores themes of transience, memory, and emotional vulnerability with a subtle but sophisticated touch. Maltese's delicate vocals and sparse, expressive arrangements allow each lyric to breathe, blending baroque pop with elements of folk and indie rock. Songs like “Florence” and “Widows” are rich in sentiment, while the title track captures the aimlessness and quiet beauty of introspection. It's a graceful, introspective record that deepens Maltese’s artistry while retaining his signature charm.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. Mother
A2. Irony Would Have It
A3. Florence
A4. Mortician
A5. Museum

Side B:
B1. Widows
B2. Coward
B3. Driving Just To Drive
B4. Hello Black Dog
B5. Suspend Your Disbelief
B6. But Leaving Is