“narcotically arresting” – Pitchfork “a sound that pulls the ear close in a swirl of whispery vocals, opaque poetry and tight, art-rock instrumentals” – NPR “jangly guitars, pop melodies, and a discernable air of cool.” – Fader “Bar Italia are the best new band in London” – The Face “London’s most
Read MoreToday, Chicago trio Horsegirl announce their debut record, Versions of Modern Performance, out June 3rd on Matador, and present charged lead single/video, ‘Anti-glory’. Penelope Lowenstein (guitar, vocals), Nora Cheng (guitar, vocals), and
Belle and Sebastian have announced their 10th album and first studio full-length in 7 years, A Bit Of Previous, released May 6th on Matador. Listen to / watch the video for first
On February 24th, Matador will release a deluxe digital edition of Mdou Moctar’s Afrique Victime, which expands the album with nine previously unreleased songs, including the studio outtake, ‘Nakanegh Dich.’ “These are
SNAIL MAIL releases ‘Adore You,’ the demo version of the title track from critically acclaimed album Valentine Snail Mail (Lindsey Jordan) has shared ‘Adore You,’ the early demo version of the lead single and
EARLY DEMO OF THE SONG ‘ADORE YOU’ TO BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 14TH Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Snail Mail (Lindsey Jordan) shares a full band performance of the single ‘Valentine,’ taken from
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Spoon have shared ‘My Babe,’ the third and final advance listen of their forthcoming album Lucifer on the Sofa via (Matador Records). ‘My Babe’ is a
Circuit des Yeux has released new song and video, ‘The Manatee (A Story of This World Pt. III)’. Recorded during the sessions for last year’s masterful and multi-layered full-length -io, ‘The Manatee’
Lucy Dacus released Home Video via Matador / Remote Control Records last year, solidifying her place as one of music’s best storytellers. After a remarkable showing on year-end lists, she returns with the new single, ‘Kissing Lessons’, and an
Out today digitally, Steve Gunn’s Nakama EP features reinterpretations of six songs from the guitarist’s recent full-length, Other You, created with close friends. This includes new studio recordings made alongside Mikey Coltun and
DARKSIDE have made new song ‘Ecdysis!’ available HERE. The propulsive six and a half-minute track, led by Nicolas Jaar’s coasting vocal and Dave Harrington’s volatile guitar work, was recorded in the same