On October 4th, The Hard Quartet – Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White – will release its eponymous debut album on Matador Records. Today, watch ‘A Tender Look at the Hard Quartet,’ a 12-minute documentary introducing the band.
Praise for The Hard Quartet
“The quartet pass around lead vocal duties like a communal spliff and emanate the uncomplicated but electric chemistry of four dudes who really like jamming with one another.” – The New York Times (5 Most Anticipated Records of the Fall)
“Sweeney told Malkmus that the two of them, along with Kelly and White, would make a killer band. It must feel good to be right.” – SPIN
The Hard Quartet is comprised of:
Emmett Kelly, a songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist best known for his work in The Cairo Gang and The Double, as well as in the company of artists such as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Ty Segall, Rob Mazurek, and many more.
Stephen Malkmus, a songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist best known for his work with Pavement, the Jicks, Silver Jews, Straw Dogs, and eponymously.
Matt Sweeney, a songwriter, guitarist, producer and vocalist best known for his work with Chavez, Superwolf, his music for Red Dead Redemption 2 and his guitar work in the company of a panoply of artists from Guided by Voices and Cat Power to Johnny Cash and Adele.
Jim White, a drummer and songwriter best known for work with Dirty Three, Xylouris White, Marisa Anderson, and with such stalwarts as Guy Picciotto, Cat Power, Bill Callahan and Venom P Stinger.
‘A Tender Look at The Hard Quartet’ with Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney and Jim White
Directed by: Clay Tarver
Edited by: Andrew Reuland
Cam: Grant Hilling
Cam: Scott Marshall
Sound: Gregg White
Filmed at Shangri La-Malibu, CA
Special Thanks: Ian Svenonius, JR Reynolds, Jared Sherbert, Shira Knishkowy,
Malcolm Donaldson & Matador Records
Debut album out October 4 2024 on Matador Records
TRACKLIST
1. Chrome Mess
2. Earth Hater
3. Rio's Song
4. Our Hometown Boy
5. Renegade
6. Heel Highway
7. Killed By Death
8. Hey
9. It Suits You
10. Six Deaf Rats
11. Action For Military Boys
12. Jacked Existence
13. North of the Border
14. Thug Dynasty
15. Gripping the Riptide
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