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Cozy Castle Sessions

A monthly live series filmed inside our heritage home in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Stripped-back performances, co-hosted with Tanya Van Graan. Presented by LeadHV.

Featured: 24 May 2026

Episode 3: Cooking and Music with Tanya

Just the two of us, for now.

As It Should Be

Video gallery

As It Should Be (title track)

Directed and edited by Tanya Van Graan

Written, produced, recorded, performed by ARD matthews. Shot and edited by Tanya Van Graan. Mixed and mastered at The Intergalactic Sound Imperium, Berlin by Chris van Niekerk (Mr Kri). Powered by LeadHV.

Back to the Water

Underwater footage by Shamier Magmoet

Written, produced, recorded, performed by ARD matthews. Shot and edited by Tanya Van Graan. Mixed and mastered at The Intergalactic Sound Imperium, Berlin by Chris van Niekerk (Mr Kri). Powered by LeadHV.

Everyday in Every Way

Released 11 Nov 2025

Written, produced, recorded, performed by ARD matthews. Shot and edited by Tanya Van Graan. Mixed and mastered at The Intergalactic Sound Imperium, Berlin by Chris van Niekerk (Mr Kri). Powered by LeadHV.

That Means I Like

Short format

Written, produced, recorded, performed by ARD matthews. Shot and edited by Tanya Van Graan. Mixed and mastered at The Intergalactic Sound Imperium, Berlin by Chris van Niekerk (Mr Kri). Powered by LeadHV.

Peas Cloves more Cinnamon

First Christmas song, features Arlene Matthews (mom)

Written, produced, recorded, performed by ARD matthews. Shot and edited by Tanya Van Graan. Mixed and mastered at The Intergalactic Sound Imperium, Berlin by Chris van Niekerk (Mr Kri). Powered by LeadHV.

There Is Only Love

Released 5 Nov 2025

Written, produced, recorded, performed by ARD matthews. Shot and edited by Tanya Van Graan. Mixed and mastered at The Intergalactic Sound Imperium, Berlin by Chris van Niekerk (Mr Kri). Powered by LeadHV.

Die Rede (with Tanya Van Graan)

Afrikaans, tribute to Andries Brits

Written, produced, recorded, performed by ARD matthews. Shot and edited by Tanya Van Graan. Mixed and mastered at The Intergalactic Sound Imperium, Berlin by Chris van Niekerk (Mr Kri). Powered by LeadHV.

Rio (Adieu)

Track 10

Written, produced, recorded, performed by ARD matthews. Shot and edited by Tanya Van Graan. Mixed and mastered at The Intergalactic Sound Imperium, Berlin by Chris van Niekerk (Mr Kri). Powered by LeadHV.

Earlier catalogue

Impossible Machines

Directed and shot by Dale 'Ducky' Staples, Kommetjie

Justify It

Shot by Wynand van Wyk

Stay Together

Earlier solo release

Sugar Man (live at Joubert-Tradauw, 10 Oct 2015)

Catchlight Film Production