AUG 27, 2019
SA indie-pop sensation Matt Carstens releases new single, ‘High’
Written by Ice Carstens
Matt’s latest single, ‘High’, was written about love that is doomed to fail. Although this can seem like a pretty grim subject matter, he set out to explore the notion in positive ways as well.
APR 27, 2019
Musical Matt recommends individuality & happiness in ‘You do You’
Written by Yolanda
Article at Sassy Samy Blog
Matt Carstens, 21 year old singer & songwriter, is back with one very catchy tune ‘You Do You’ and he is already charting on various radio stations which shows us that he has what it takes to become one of this year’s favourite pop artist.
NOV 04, 2018
Matt Carstens Interview - Liverpool Student Radio
Written by Aiden Gallagher
Article at Liverpool Student Radio
Matt Carstens a folk pop, singer/songwriter hailing from South Africa who blew me away with his rendition of ‘The Real Slim Shady’. I managed to catch up with him after his final show of the Coffee House Sessions tour.
NOV 02, 2018
ANOTHER MULTI-TALENTED “CARSTENS” HITS THE SA MUSIC SCENE AND YOU MIGHT KNOW HIM FROM SOMEBODY ELSE
Written by Sterre
Article at Sterre
He might not be related to the other famous singer with the same surname, but Matt Carstens (20) is determined to make his own unique mark on the South African music scene (and beyond) for years to come. And based on his latest single, Somebody Else, Matt is certainly proving that he has what it takes.
NOV 01, 2018
Platform Magazine Interview with Matt Carstens
Written by Eve Smallman
Article at Platform Magazine
20-year-old Matt Carstens is a singer-songwriter from South Africa, who is embarking on his first ever overseas abroad with Coffeehouse Sessions. We chatted to him about English pudding, Rocky Horror, synthetic chicken nuggets, and more…​
NOV 01, 2018
Matt Carstens Interview - Coffee House Sessions Tour
Written by Callum Shepherd
Article at Hive Radio Manchester
20-year-old Matt Carstens is a singer-songwriter from South Africa, who is embarking on his first ever overseas abroad with Coffeehouse Sessions. We chatted to him about English pudding, Rocky Horror, synthetic chicken nuggets, and more…​
OCT 13, 2018
Matt Carsten and Germein – Coffee House Sessions
Written by Emma Upshall
Article at Nerve Media
NERVE RETURNED THIS TUESDAY FOR THE COFFEE HOUSE SESSIONS AT DYLAN’S TO BE SPOILT BY TWO AMAZING ACTS FROM A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD. MATT CARSTEN FOLLOWED BY SISTERS, GERMEIN BROUGHT NEW LEVELS OF ENERGY TO OUR CAMPUS BAR.
NOV 29, 2017
Skrrr! The best new music releases from 2017
Written by Tshepiso Mabula
Article at Between 10 and 5
The year 2017 has graced us with a few feel-good bops from international and local artists. Ranging from radio-ready hits to more experimental tunes, we have all had a fair share of experiencing creative genius in sonic format. As the year — and our productivity levels — begins to finally wind down and you start preparing for your summer, we saw it fit to spotlight some of the best releases from the year.​
AUG 08, 2017
Matt Carstens Album Review: 2D Heart
Written by Jeanne Lloyd
Article at The Flow
New kid on the block, Matt Carstens, released his debut album 2D Heart in April 2017. From the get-go and throughout the whole album there is a heartwarming and soul-lifting vibe about his acoustic, singer-songwriter style that gives South Africans hope for more amazing local talent on the rise.​
JUL 10, 2017
Matt Carstens makes debut with 2D Heart
Written by Tecla Ciolfi
Article at Texx and the City
The melodies on Matt Carstens’ debut album are arranged in a way that shows off his strong, rich voice. It opens with single ‘Our Revolution’, a folksy track with uplifting lyrics. It is a track that has the potential to be a fan-favourite, but its slow pace seems to hamper it at times – the verses and bridge match up nicely, whereas the chorus makes an unexpected shift that makes it seem like it belongs to a different track.​
MAY 22, 2017
Matt Carstens makes debut with 2D Heart
Written by Michelle Van Der Spuy
Article at Netwerk24
Matt Carstens worked with big names like George van der Spuy to produce the album.