It’s the singer-songwriter’s first new music since two standalone singles in 2020.

Earlier this year, the recording of the singer-songwriter’s new album was disrupted by a much more serious thing: the Eastern Australia floods

Corby had his home engulfed by water, and he and his family, including his heavily pregnant partner, had to be whisked to safety in a small dinghy.

Within just a week of this traumatic event (and after putting on a benefit concert for other flood victims), Corby hit the studio and “Problems” was born.

The track doesn’t wallow in self-pity, with Corby’s lyrics instead highlighting his frustration at humanity’s propensity to create unnecessary problems for the world.

“It’s about how funny humans are creating our own problems and issues that we then have to solve,” he says.

“Or creating problems so difficult we then can’t solve.

“And how people talk so much shit and don’t do anything – how we’re setting ourselves up for failure. People want to point the finger but nobody want to carry anything themselves,” the singer adds.

The heaviness of these observations are offset by bubbling R&B-influenced production, Corby sounding far away from the folk troubadour sound of his earlier career; as woozy keys and groovy bass skim over there surface of “Problems”, he sounds closer to the likes of D’Angelo and Aloe Blacc.

Recorded at his Rainbow Valley Studios in Byron Bay with Chris Collins (Gang of Youths, Middle Kids), “Problems” is the first taste of new music from Corby since 2020’s pair of standalone singles, “If I Never Say a Word” and “Vitamin”.

“Problems” the first single from his forthcoming third studio album, which is set to be released in March 2023.

Comments:

@beomgyubestie4life982

This is my favorite song by him i cant stop listening to it it makes me happy just to listen to it

@matpaterson8830

Absolute Banger, love the new sound. Never responded so much to any of Matt Corby's music (even though its all great btw), this song is just awesome

@onedude9427

A certified banger, glad to see you back o7

@anthod3426

Chanson très entêtante et clip très fun. J'aime beaucoup. Vivement le nouvel album !

@beathesommer6503

Ah, love this!

@jareddavis3542

that’s a good rap song

@bdychesify

Let’s goooooo

@lukeyack7741

where has he been

@theGrouch89

New Matt Corby.. this is a good day

@mikelombard21

Its a shame this is not played across every radio station across the world. What a phenomenal song. Gonna be on repeat for a while.

@XOfebruarystarXO

I hope he never stops making, his voice is a gift to us all

@99Emok

A much needed breath of fresh - I have been listening to Telluric and Rainbow Valley non stop for the past 4 months (classics). Much love to one of my favorite artists ever

@theonlysizwe

Matt the philosopher who, by the way, makes incredible music!

@AmandaNEmilio

this is the kind of song we all need right now <3 thank you for blessing us Matt your music is on another level

@BrotheredendouglasNow

Love when Matt sings all the vocals ... that blend and harmonics truly are his signature.  Love this key signature, too.

@oxsila

Always a good day when a Matt Corby song drops. Can't remember him ever releasing a bad one.

@goldensunbird

This has that distinct Matt Corby sound but also pushing into new territory. Loving those synth sounds, can’t wait to hear more!

@skyeliamitchell

It was more than worth the wait, Matty. Crispyfresh, catchy, meaningful, enlightening, and very you. I love it. I'm so glad you're back. x

@TheMNicole

Man, I so needed this today!!!! New music by Matt

@vincepierceinc328

Omg, this just became the best day ever - I love his random releases