“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 MorePaul Banks will release his new album Banks on October 19 via Matador/Rhythmethod. Paul ditches the Julian Plenti alter-ego, and the resulting 10-song album is a tour-de- force of exhilarating minor-key intensity. Download the
Matablog revealed the second single from Cat Power’s upcoming album this morning.. and they are such generous folk – you get to download it for nicks!! A while back we shared the
Ceremony cover ‘Kiss Off’ by Violent Femmes. Ceremony Zoo is out now via Matador / Rhythmethod
Interpol frontman Paul Banks new 5-track EP Julian Plenti Lives… is out today via Matador/Rhythmethod, ahead of an album due later in the year. Available digitally, the EP was released on a limited edition
Check out the new video from Lemonade for the beautiful ‘Softkiss’ Lemonade – Diver is out now via Matador/Rhythmethod
‘Sun’ is the first album of original material from Cat Power in over six years. Chan Marshall performed and produced ‘Sun’ herself in various locations including a studio she built in Malibu.
During his live sets overseas Perfume Genius has been been performing the beautiful (non-album) track, ‘Rusty Chains’. Mike Hadreas explains ‘Rusty Chains’ is “a song for a man whose lover has died.
Lee Ranaldo Between The Times & The Tides release party performance & interview from visitor design on Vimeo.
Perfume Genius – Put Your Back N 2 It is out now via Matador/Rhythmethod
Interpol frontman Paul Banks releases a new 5-track EP Julian Plenti Lives… this June ahead of a Paul Banks album due later this year. Available digitally, the EP will also be released on a limited