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Tanlines “Mixed Emotions” Out on True Panther 3.20.12

By truepanthersounds on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Brooklyn, NY’s Tanlines will release their debut album, Mixed Emotions, on our imprint True Panther Sounds on March 20th, 2012. It was recorded in various NYC home studios and mixed in Miami by legendary mixing engineer Jimmy Douglass (Timbaland, Aaliyah, Justin Timberlake, Television, Roxy Music). Mixed Emotion’s first taste, “Brothers,” is available for download from their site or direct download below…

Tanlines- Brothers (mp3)

Anyone well-versed with New York City’s diverse music scene for the last few years knows Mixed Emotions is a long time coming. Since their first song hit the web in 2008, Tanlines – comprised of Eric Emm (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Jesse Cohen (drums, keyboards, bass) – have been steadily releasing genius dance singles with labels across the globe, including True Panther, Young Turks and Kitsune. Their live show has taken them worldwide, playing at the likes of The Guggenheim, The Whitney and more in their hometown, as well as an opening slot on Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas’s solo tour in 2009. But it was an ill-fated European tour – filled with some of the most disappointing shows of their respective careers – that ultimately led to Mixed Emotion’s genesis. The band spent long hours driving through Europe, listening to albums by R.E.M., skate punk records from the 80’s, Born in the USA, and more. As Eric explains it, “Listening to them, I became very aware of the lasting resonance of a good song. A good song transcends production trends. That’s what we were missing, and I wanted to start making songs that would have a life of their own.”

The band returned from Europe only to be greeted with a larger problem: making such songs in Emm’s studio, which was not only the place where they created, but the place where they met prior to forming the band, would be impossible; the building that housed his eight year old studio had been sold. It is ultimately this sense of starting over that helps informs some of Mixed Emotion’s most palpable moments.

Mixed Emotions is a testament to the benefits and pitfalls of life’s changes, getting older, and being pushed out of one’s comfort zone. The band that was born out of a studio suddenly had to become, well, a band. Songs were written simply on a guitar, with the band later adding their palette of electronic and organic sounds afterwards. Emm honed his voice, a confident and tranquil baritone, and focused on lyricism, something he had not done seriously in the past. He sings stories about loss, the passage of time, and the lessons and warnings of accumulated knowledge gleaned by someone who has spent an entire lifetime in music. The process stretched the duo – Cohen likened making the album to that of making a film when it was done – and Mixed Emotions is all the better for it.

Sometimes painful, sometimes transcendent, and ultimately a very precise labor of love, Mixed Emotions simply feels vivid. Songs pulse and linger, filled with percussive textures, bright, warm synths and driving kick drums to juxtapose the album’s lyrical melancholia. The record obscures and blurs the lines between synthetic and organic, real and fake, happy and sad. It is the sound of stadium pop in small spaces. And it is one of the most remarkable debut albums you will hear in 2012.

Tanlines will be playing shows across the U.S. this spring. More info to come!

Pre-Order Mixed Emotions HERE (will ship on or before release date)

Own your own work of art

By Michael on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Do you collect art? No? Well, would you like to start?

The next 15 people who make a purchase over $75 at the Matador Store will walk away with a complimentary Steve Keene painting we commissioned for the new Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks album Mirror Traffic.

Remember that all domestic orders over $50 already qualify for free shipping, and only 15 of these paintings are available, so act fast.

 

Listen to Kurt Vile’s “Life’s A Beach”

By Claire T on Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Check out “Life’s A Beach” from the forthcoming Kurt Vile So Outta Reach EP.

The So Outta Reach 6-song EP will be available on 12″ and digital formats on November 8. This is the same day that the deluxe 2-CD version of Smoke Ring For My Halo (with new color cover) also releases. This deluxe CD will include the So Outta Reach EP on a second disc. (Same price as a regular CD / pre-order here).

 

And don’t forget, Kurt Vile and the Violators still have MORE DATES in 2011 in the States plus Australia & New Zealand. This includes a few dates supporting the Flaming Lips and some very exciting headline shows at NYC’s Webster Hall and Philly’s Union Transfer. Get yer tix below.

OCTOBER

24th: State Theatre, Portland, ME (w/ The Flaming Lips) tickets

25th: Main Street Armory, Rochester, NY (w/ The Flaming Lips) tickets

27th: The NorVa, Norfolk, VA (w/ The Flaming Lips) tickets

NOVEMBER

11th: Webster Hall, New York, NY (headline) tickets on-sale Friday, August 19

12th: Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA (headline) tickets

DECEMBER

01: Kings Arms Tavern, Aukland, NZ

03: The Bakery, Perth, AUS tickets

04: Corner Hotel, Melbourne, AUS tickets

06: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, AUS tickets

08: Woodland, Brisbane, AUS

09: Meredith Music Festival, Meredith, AUS

Girls “Vomit” MP3 + Tour Dates

By truepanthersounds on Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Photo by Sandy Kim

On September 13th, 2011, San Francisco’s Girls will release their second album Father, Son, Holy Ghost on True Panther. Two years after their debut (Album), and one year after the follow-up EP (Broken Dreams Club) it is the natural third entry in Girls’ recorded trinity, and features their most accomplished recordings to date. Both previous releases demonstrated that behind the noise of a back story loud enough to swallow most bands, stood two true rock craftsmen and traditionalists, who convey their own intimate, unique, and troubled visions.

For Father, Son, Holy Ghost Christopher Owens and JR White holed up in a basement recording studio located in San Francisco’s downtown Tenderloin district and “Vomit” is the first offering from those sessions. The juxtaposition of pain and beauty – hope and misery – which lie at the heart of classic rock and gospel music, are at the core of the song and the album.

Christopher shares his own thoughts: “I wrote vomit before Girls was even a band or an idea, this is one of the first songs I ever wrote along with ‘Substance’ and ‘Headache’ what you’re hearing in “Vomit” is someone who is at life’s lowest, seeing the light, and becoming a songwriter.”

Pre-order Father, Son, Holy Ghost HERE (and receive a free unreleased track flexi disc w your order)

Click HERE to download MP3

Girls are on tour this fall, below is the schedule with ticket links :)

SEPTEMBER
14 – Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
15 – Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
16 – Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
17 – Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
19 – Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
20 – Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
22 – New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
23 – New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
24 – Boston, MA - Paramount Center
25 – Montreal, QC Canada - Corona Theatre
27 – Toronto, ON Canada - The Mod Club
29 – Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
30 – Madison, Wi - Majestic Theatre

OCTOBER

1 – Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
4 – Vancouver, BC Canada - Biltmore Cabaret
5 – Seattle, WA - Neptune
6 – Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
8 – San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
9 – San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall

Thurston Moore sends greetings from Wilmington, DE via WXPN tonight

By Hector on Thursday, May 19th, 2011

In about five hours, the stage of the beautiful new World Cafe Live at The Queen in Wilmington, DE (pictured above) will play host to Thurston Moore, playing a set of new material at the annual Non-Commvention. If you are not attending this august gathering of non-commercial radio’s best and brightest, take solace in the fact that you can listen to Thurston’s set on the air and Internetwaves of Philadelphia’s WXPN. If you’re in the area, tune in to 88.5FM. Anywhere else in the world, point your browser at xpn.org. Both of the above should be done at 11:55PM 11:40PM EDT to ensure maximum enjoyment.

Delorean – Pitchfork 3D session

By Gabe on Thursday, May 19th, 2011

It’s a half-session/half-3D music video vibey from Pitchfork TV. It’s cool.

Please purchase Subiza if you haven’t already, and do last summer all over again this summer.

Ted Leo…The Ultimate Deal

By Todd Netter on Thursday, February 24th, 2011

So Crazy Eddie’s opened it’s doors 40 years ago (1971 for the math impaired) in Brooklyn, New York. Today, and TODAY ONLY, Amazon MP3 and Ted Leo are offering up his critically lauded and commonly embraced, album from last year, The Brutalist Bricks, for just $3.99.  Yes you read that right, $3.99.  Coincidence?  Probably (thanks Wikipedia), but that really misses the point…YOU’D BE CRAZY NOT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS.  Visit Amazon today for a great deal!

Also for all you West Coasters, remember that Ted’s one man show is headed your way this week.  For other parts of the country he’ll see you in April + May.

And we’re also pleased to announce that Ted will be performing at SXSW, solo style, as well:

Sun, 3/13 – The Mohawk – Barbarian Group/Stumble Upon Party

Mon, 3/14 – Venue 222 – Wearcast Party

Wed, 3/16 – The Swan Dive – Brooklyn Vegan Showcase

Thu, 3/17 – French Legation Museum – Other Music Day Party

Fri, 3/18 – The Mohawk – Flower Booking / Onion A.V. Club / Canvas Media Party

The New Pornographers TOGETHER on tour!

By Todd Netter on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

It’s that time of the year again…the SPRING TOUR.  Tour buses heat up the interstates, amps are cranked to 11, and pasty skinned indie rock fans awake from their winter hibernations.  And lucky for us this spring promises another US Tour from The New Pornographers.   A scattering of dates criss-crossing the US, anchored by an appearance at Coachella, and shared with a couple of quality bands.  Tickets for all shows go on sale this Friday (Feb 4) except for San Francisco (on sale on Sun, Feb 6) and Cleveland + Cincinnati (on sale on Fri, Feb 11).   See you in April!

Wed, 4/13 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theater* BUY

Thu, 4/14 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater* BUY

Fri, 4/15 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater* BUY

Sat, 4/16 – Indio, CA – Coachella Festival BUY

Sun, 4/17 – Santa Cruz, CA – Rio Theatre BUY

Mon, 4/18 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom* BUY

Fri, 4/22 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue^ BUY

Sat, 4/23 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues^ BUY

Mon, 4/25 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom^ BUY

Tue, 4/26 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s^ BUY

Wed, 4/27 – Iowa City, IA – Ballroom at The Univ of Iowa^

Thu, 4/28 – Urbana, IL – Canopy Club^ BUY

Fri, 4/29 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note^ BUY

* = with Menomena

^ = with The Walkmen

Kurt Vile & Andrew Earles on The Best Show On WFMU tonight, 9:00PM EST

By Hector on Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

(photo by Shawn Brackbill)

Fans of modern American troubadour Kurt Vile (and we hope that’s a category that includes each and every one of you) aren’t getting a chance to catch their breath this week. Hot on the heels of yesterday’s announcement of Mr. Vile’s forthcoming opus, Smoke Ring For My Halo, comes the news that Kurt will be appearing tonight on Tom Scharpling’s The Best Show On WFMU. Given the Best Show’s well-known connection to Kurt’s hometown of Philadelphia, we can only imagine what will transpire on this broadcast.

On top of that, Andrew Earles of Earles & Jensen fame will also be in the studio with Tom to discuss his recently published book on the legendary Husker Du.

This explosion of star power starts tonight at 9:00PM EST and goes all the way til midnight, so there’s plenty of time for you to tune in at 91.1FM or wfmu.org.

Magic Kids new video “Superball”

By truepanthersounds on Thursday, August 26th, 2010

This week Magic Kids released their record, played a symphony accompanied show for 500 of their hometown friends and fans, and left for a week-long instore tour. But the news doesn’t stop here. Happy to share this new video for “Superball” directed by Jack Ferry. Evokes some simple classic vids, faces, instruments, soft-focus lights…eternally into it.

Order Magic Kids “Memphis” HERE (and get an instant mp3 download of the album)
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Hope Floats 2: Nils Tweets (+ free gift!)

By Nils on Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Sorry for the blatant Twitterhustle, but gimme a follow at @MatadorPress.  I realize you follow all sorts of Matador Twittors, but I promise mine will feature minimal retweets/overtweets/asides, exclusive content, quality links, plus contests, candid photos, and the occasional artist semi-nude (watch your back, Eisold).  Plus all followers of a certain date pre-Oct 1 will get a 21st anniversary-related FREE GIFT.  Free! Gift!  And — scene.

Girls on tour NOW

By truepanthersounds on Thursday, April 1st, 2010

GIRLS‘ latest tour of the states kicked into gear this week. They’re hitting the states, and east coast this week!! Can’t wait to see them with their brand new keyboard player in tow! Conveniently named tour mates Dum Dum Girls are coming along for this trip. should be a helluva show, and plus you can leave the show with a frisbee!

Buy Girls’ Album HERE

Thu 4/1 Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA*
Fri 4/2 Voyeur (Making Time), Philadelphia, PA*
Sat 4/3 Webster Hall, New York, NY*
Mon 4/5 Mr. Small’s Theater, Millvale, PA*
Tue 4/6 Wexner Center, Columbus, OH*
Wed 4/7 Dionysus Club (Oberlin College), Oberlin, OH*
Fri 4/9 Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Canada*
Sat 4/10 Magic Stick, Detroit, MI*
Sun 4/11 Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, WI*
Tue 4/13 Waiting Room, Omaha, NE*
Sat 4/17 Coachella, Indio, CA
Wed 5/26 881 Granville, Vancouver Canada
Thu 5/27 881 Granville, Vancouver, Canada
*w/Dum Dum Girls

News From the True Panther Universe

By truepanthersounds on Friday, February 26th, 2010

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

It’s snowing like crazy here in NYC but True Panther Sounds remains bundled up, huddled away and working hard. Taking a few precious moments every day to find good youtube videos, but also putting out a bunch of records. Wanted to give y’all the latest update in the True Panther Universe..

This last Tuesday, 3/23, we released two brand new records.

Hunx and His Punx‘ “Gay Singles”
We initially released a limited vinyl pressing this last year, but after blowing through them we re-pressed it on LP/CD/DA. It now has slightly different cover art, a cd that includes all the videos, better quality vinyl, and a free mp3 download with each record. PLUS it’s cheaper than before. The songs are classic glammy, and gay. They’ve gotten better with each listen. Lookout for national and international tour dates in the next few months.
Order HERE (and get a free Chiphunx CD)
U Don’t Like Rock’nRoll (mp3)

Morning Benders “Promises” 7″

This is a limited edition single from one of our favorite new bands. Their record is coming out on Rough Trade, but this first single is all ours! It’s limited and features an exclusive b-side “Oh Annie”, a more plaintive and restrained version of the band. Enjoy!
Order HERE
Promises (mp3)


We’re also putting out 3 brand new 12″/digital records on March 9th! New releases from Tanlines, Lemonade, and Janka Nabay. Each record is a totally unique incantation of the dance music spirits- Janka electrified the Bubu dance music of his native Sierra Leone, Lemonade mixed every kind of electronic music from the last 30 years in a big caribbean fruit salad, and Tanlines are making “new music” , coalesced from tropical sounds and restrained house. We’re just going to call it all “Yes Wave”.

Get all three records in a bundle for only $25 and get instant downloads of the singles and a few exclusive remixes. Order HERE

Order Tanlines- Settings HERE
Real Life” (mp3)
Order Lemonade- Pure Moods HERE
“Lifted” (mp3)
Order Janka Nabay- Bubu King HERE
Eh Congo” (mp3)

We’re also having a big show to celebrate the release of the 12″s. Hope to see some of you in the New York are there!

That’s it for the update for now. Hope you enjoy the records. We have some great stuff on the burners for the new year, full-lengths from Glasser and Magic Kids. Releases from Teengirl Fantasy, The Bitters, and Real Estate. Stoked!!

Sonic Youth, Fucked Up at ATP NY 2010

By Gerard on Friday, February 12th, 2010

Full ticket and (partial) lineup information can be found here. Not sure who else curator Jim Jarmusch has planned for the Sunday, but if the organizers are willing to break the bank, perhaps this legendary combo could be compelled to make an appearance?

Girls are back on the road April and May

By truepanthersounds on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
photo by Bao Nguyen

Despite currently soldiering across the country Girls are announcing yet another batch of tour dates.  This time, they’re going back to some of our favorite cities, all over the US and Canada, with a stop through Coachella. All American dates are with the excellent Dum Dum Girls. Make all the girl-bandname jokes you want we are just here with the FACTS.

Tue 3/30 Recher Theatre Towson, MD*
Thu 4/1 Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA*
Fri 4/2 Voyeur (Making Time), Philadelphia, PA*
Sat 4/3 Webster Hall, New York, NY*
Mon 4/5 Mr. Small’s Theater, Millvale, PA*
Tue 4/6 Wexner Center, Columbus, OH*
Wed 4/7 Dionysus Club (Oberlin College), Oberlin, OH*
Fri 4/9 Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Canada*
Sat 4/10 Magic Stick, Detroit, MI*
Sun 4/11 Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, WI*
Tue 4/13 Waiting Room, Omaha, NE*
Sat 4/17 Coachella, Indio, CA
Wed 5/26 881 Granville, Vancouver Canada
Thu 5/27 881 Granville, Vancouver, Canada

*w/Dum Dum Girls

Current Tour Dates
Tue 2/2
One Eyed Jacks. New Orleans, LA *@
Thu 2/4 Bottletree. Birmingham, AL *@
Fri 2/5 The Earl. Atlanta, GA *@
Sat 2/6 Exit/In. Nashville, TN *@
Sun 2/7 The Gargoyle. St. Louis, MO *@
Mon 2/8 The Blue Note. Columbia, MO *@
Wed 2/10 Bluebird Theater. Denver, CO *@
Fri 2/12 Urban Lounge. Salt Lake City, UT *@
Sun 2/14 Great American Music Hall. San Francisco, CA *@$

Buy the new single “Laura” HERE
Buy “Album” HERE
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Fucked Up on Current TV

By Gabe on Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Fun and informative! Pre-order the epic Fucked Up singles comp Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009 here. Out January 26.

The band is on tour in February:

Friday 12 Oberlin, OH The �Sco (Dionysus Disco) @ Oberlin College w/Kurt VIle
Saturday 13 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle w/Kurt VIle
Sunday 14 Bloomington, IN Video Saloon w/Kurt VIle
Monday 15 Newport, KY Southgate House w/Kurt VIle
Tuesday 16 Baltimore, MD Ottobar w/Kurt VIle
Wednesday 17 Philadelphia, PA The Barbary w/Kurt VIle
Thursday 18 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell’s w/Kurt VIle
Friday 19 Brooklyn, NY Europa
Saturday 20 Boston, MA Middle East Downstairs w/Kurt VIle
Tuesday 23 St. Catherines, ON L3 Nightclub w/Leatherface, Yesterdays Rising, Orphan Choir

Yo La Tengo / Aquarius Records in-store on Sun, Oct 18th!

By Todd Netter on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

YLT tour poster

Sunday afternoons, there are just nothing like them.  Get a little brunch, listen to some music, and simply relax, forgetting about the worries of your previous week.  Well this Sunday should be no different, except well if you’re in San Francisco because then you can also spend it with Yo La Tengo.  Yep you read that right, drop by Aquarius Records this Sunday for an intimate, brunch-style in-store appearance by Yo La Tengo.   Aquarius Records have been long time supporters of the band, look no further than their recent Record of the Week review (below) of Popular Songs as evidence.  Yo La Tengo have equally supported independent record stores throughout the years too.  So to us this really sounds like a perfect match, the likes of a bagel and cream cheese or a donut and coffee, and from what we hear, arrive early enough and you’ll have dibs on both.  Most important you’ll also get a chance to see Yo La Tengo perform a special, intimate set at Aquarius, and well we can’t imagine anything better than that on a Sunday afternoon!

Aquarius Records

1055 Valencia St, SF 94110

Sun, Oct 18 / 1-2pm

Aquarius Records / Record of the Week

They never ever disappoint, in fact more often than not, they totally blow us away. And with Popular Songs, Yo La Tengo remind us once again why they are one of the best bands of the last quarter century. From start to finish this is an album with so many different sounds, styles, moods and motifs, yet it’s all so deliciously Yo La Tengo! Like their best albums, the first time you hear this record you know it’s going to be an album that you’ll listen to for the rest of your life. And in this day and age of disposable culture it’s so incredibly refreshing to have YLT, whose music has such a timeless element, and sounds so personal and passionate, and will undoubtedly stand the test of time. YLT never aspired to be the hippest or trendiest or coolest band around. Simply stated, slow and steady wins the race! They’ve definitely won, and continue to win, and in turn so have we. They’ve made their indelible mark by just being themselves, and when it comes to pure substance it just doesn’t get more richly rewarding than YLT.


Popular Songs is like an album that represent the best friend we all wish we could have. Someone you can turn to when it’s time to get deep or vent some bittersweet sadness, someone you can also have fun sleepover parties with and let loose and experience total joy together. These are a set of songs that really do hit at almost the entire spectrum of emotion, and the pacing/sequencing of the album just couldn’t be more perfect. Whether being melted away by one of Georgia Hubley’s beautifully aching drift-away numbers or being swept up in a Motown like fury or rocked by a straight ahead burner, there is such immaculate skill in the crafting of each song.


The album features wonderfully lush string arrangements provided by Richard Evans, the legendary soul pioneer who contributed so much to the amazing ’60s Chicago/Cadet soul scene, who many of you might know and love for his work on the great Afro-Harping album by Dorothy Ashby. So awesome, and yet after taking so many wonderful twist and turns, it is the ending of the album that really leaves us so stunned and in awe.


The last two tracks are very long and mostly instrumental. “The Fireside” is eleven minutes of total shoegaze bliss, that puts most actual ‘shoegaze’ bands to shame, letting the listener get lost in a slow glowing haze. And then the album’s closer “And The Glitter Is Gone”, an almost sixteen minute sonic smolder brimming with a droning and triumphant psychedelic spirit that we could listen to forever.


One of those rare records that is all ‘favorite songs’, every listen, a new song gets stuck in your head and fills your heart, only to be supplanted by another the next time, and on it goes, favorite after favorite after favorite. We think it’s fair to say this is a total masterpiece from one of our favorite groups!

Mission of Burma – Full album stream (Rhapsody)

By Gabe on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Mission of Burma’s excellent new album, The Sound, The Speed, The Light isn’t out for another week, and some people can’t even wait until Tuesday to hail its brilliance.

We have you covered though – Rhapsody is streaming the entire album right now!

Disable your pop-up blockers, check the album out, and then own it forever.

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Kurt Vile on WMUC at 6pm EDT today

By Hector on Monday, September 28th, 2009
photo by Shawn Brackbill

photo by Shawn Brackbill

Reasons to tune in to Kurt Vile’s interview on WMUC (College Park, MD) tonight at 6pm Eastern:

1. Kurt will be talking about his new album, Childish Prodigy, which is not only better than anything he’s ever done but also better than anything most people have ever done.

2. You’ll have a chance to win a copy of the aforementioned album.

3. You’ll also have a chance to win two tickets to Kurt’s show on November 5th at the Black Cat.

4. There is probably at least one other reason.

88.1 FM if you’re in the vicinity of College Park, www.wmucradio.com if you only know Maryland from watching The Wire.

Kurt Vile – Nothing To See Here…

By Gabe on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Oh but there is! Kurt Vile’s excellent Childish Prodigy is out 10/6 (pre-order it here and get the “He’s Alright” 7″ free), and we’ve noticed there’s a wealth of great Kurt video footage floating around these here internets.

Starting today and continuing each day this week we’re going to highlight some choice KV video action for your enjoyment. The first clip comes from our friends at Yours Truly and features Kurt giving it to the kids all acoustic-style on the aformentioned “He’s Alright”, as well as “Breathin’ Out”.

Times New Viking / US Tour / Fall 2009

By Todd Netter on Friday, August 28th, 2009

TNV chapel photo 09

Life in Times New Viking-land, a state-of-mind located the slightest bit north (if at all) of Columbus Ohio, is quite busy these days. And by the look of their newly confirmed tour dates it’s not slowing down anytime soon. More shows will be added so fear not if you don’t see your city listed, it may be added shortly. If your city is listed well then you have no excuse, see you at the show! TNV will be hitting the road with The Axemen, one of their favorite bands from New Zealand, from the San Francisco show (10/29) through the rest of their tour.

Also because everyone around here couldn’t be more excited about TNV’s new album, Born Again Revisited (out 9/22/09), we’ve lined up an extremely generous pre-order package. We’re talking 7″s, a poster, and a great price. But like Cash For Clunkers, this deal won’t last forever. Check out the Matador Store to place your order today!

Wed-Oct-14 Columbus, OH The Summit
Thu-Oct-15 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
Fri-Oct-16 Urbana, IL The Courtyard Café
Sat-Oct-17 Grinnell, IA Grinnell College
Sun-Oct-18 Minneapolis, MN 7th St Entry
Mon-Oct-19 Fargo, ND The Aquarium
Thu-Oct-22 Seattle, WA Vera Project
Fri-Oct-23 Olympia, WA The Northern
Sat-Oct-24 Portland, OR Berbati’s Pan
Thu-Oct-29 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill
Fri-Oct-30 Santa Cruz, CA Crepe Place
Sun-Nov-01 Los Angeles, CA Echoplex (Part Time Punks)
Tue-Nov-03 Phoenix, AZ Modified Arts
Fri-Nov-06 Dallas, TX The Lounge on Elm St.
Sat-Nov-07 Austin, TX Fun Fun Fun Fest
Mon-Nov-09 Memphis, TN Hi-Tone
Wed-Nov-11 Birmingham, AL Bottletree
Thu-Nov-12 Atlanta, GA Star Bar
Fri-Nov-13 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506
Sat-Nov-14 Baltimore, MD Sonar
Sun-Nov-15 Philadelphia, PA Kung Fu Necktie
Wed-Nov-18 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
Thu-Nov-19 Brooklyn, NY Union Pool
Fri-Nov-20 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell’s
Sat-Nov-21 Boston, MA Great Scott

*Ted Nugent is not up next!

The Cave Singers / FREE Friday in-store performance

By Todd Netter on Friday, August 21st, 2009

CS in-store eFlyer.bellingham

We have an old saying around Matador that “if loving Indie Retail is right, well then we don’t want to be bothered”…wait I’m not sure that’s actually the official company line. It’s early, I may have that wrong.

What I do have right though is that The Cave Singers will be in Bellingham, WA today. At one of our favorite indie record shops, Everyday Music, to continue celebrating the release of their new album Welcome Joy. So if you’re in Bellingham today swing by for an early evening jam session that is sure to send you into the weekend on the right note.

Anyone looking for their own copy of Welcome Joy should definitely check out the Matador Store to order a CD or LP!

Friday, August 21st (6pm)

@ Everyday Music (Bellingham, WA)

115 E. Magnolia

Julian Plenti plays the Guggenheim, Sept 25

By Patrick on Thursday, August 13th, 2009

guggenheim

On Friday, September 25, Julian Plenti will play his first show since 2001. It will take place at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the second in the “It Came From Brooklyn series,” which starts tomorrow with The Walkmen. Plenti will be backed by a full band plus strings and horns.

Doors open at 8 PM and the event goes until midnight. Additional guests and ticket info to follow.

New shit is going up on julianplenti.com all the time.

Buy the Julian Plenti album

And if you haven’t done so already, check out the video for “Games For Days,” directed by Javier Aguilera and featuring the acting talents of Emily Haines:

Stream the Cave Singers’ “Welcome Joy” at Rhapsody

By Gabe on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

In advance of next Tuesday’s release of the fine, fine second record from the Cave Singers, our buddies at Rhapsody are streaming the album in it’s entirety.

The record is awesome; enjoy!

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Jay Reatard – Shattered Records Tour – Fall 2009; “Watch Me Fall” now streaming on AOL Spinner

By Todd Netter on Monday, August 10th, 2009

Jay Reatard live photo-by Jeff Allen

So what has already shaped up as the Summer of Jay Reatard (a documentary, a new album, and a free + all ages in-store tour to name a few major things) is quickly becoming the Autumn of Reatard as well. Perhaps we should simply declare 2009, the year of Jay Reatard?

What can’t be debated is that Jay has put together an allstar line-up to celebrate his own label, Shattered Records. This fall Jay and his friends take to the road for a run of memoriable shows, packed full of unique and terrific bands, headlined each night by Jay himself.

For more about this tour continue to check JayReatard.com for details.

Jay’s new album Watch Me Fall is currently streaming in it’s entirety on AOL’s Spinner.com, be sure to have a listen!

Mon Sep 28 – Chicago – Empty Bottle
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Useless Eaters

Tue Sep 29 – Toronto – The Reverb
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Useless Eaters

Wed Sep 30 – Montreal – La Sala Rossa
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Useless Eaters

Thu Oct 1 – NYC – Le Poisson Rouge
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Useless Eaters

Fri Oct 2 – Boston – Harpers Ferry
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Useless Eaters

Sat Oct 3 – Baltimore – Ottobar
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Useless Eaters

Thu Oct 15 – Seattle – Crocodile Cafe
Jay Reatard, Box Elders, Cheap Time, Lover!

Mon Oct 19 – San Francisco – Great American Music Hall
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Digital Leather

Tue Oct 20 – San Diego – The Casbah
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Digital Leather

Wed Oct 21 – Los Angeles – El Rey Theater
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders, Digital Leather

for info about the bands touring with Jay then please check out their myspace pages:

No Bunny

Hunx & His Punx

Box Elders

Useless Eaters

Digital Leather

Upcoming Mogwai DJ Set on Viva-Radio

By Matt on Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

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While on their recent US tour, Mogwai’s Barry Burns had a chance to pop into a few places to flex his DJing muscles. He made it over to Viva-Radio’s Brooklyn studio on the day of the one of the band’s Music Hall show to record a DJ set and have a chat with Ted Shumaker. The results can be heard in all their glory next week.

Viva-Radio

Naked Fridays Pt. 27

Friday June 5th 4-5PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Snapshot Central : Mission Of Burma Mixing

By Gerard on Monday, April 27th, 2009

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Photograph courtesy Bob Weston.  Left-to-right, Peter Prescott, Roger Miller, Clint Conley.  Not shown : technical advisor Dick Urine II.

Exclusive records AND live music…man, we rule!

By Michael on Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Oh how we love thee, dearest Record Store Day. 

As if a Live Pavement LP, a Sonic Youth/Jay Reatard 7″ AND a Sonic Youth/Beck 7″ weren’t enough, we’re spreading the love with some live instore performances.  If you live in or around Memphis or Columbus, be sure to check out Jay Reatard or Times New Viking kicking it RSD style. 

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(Picture taken from http://jp917.blogspot.com/)

Jay Reatard Live Instore

Saturday April 18 (known aliases: Record Store Day)

Goner Records 5:30pm

2152 Young Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee 

 

Picture taken from http://wexarts.org/wexblog/?m=200702

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Times New Viking Live Instore

Saturday April 18 (known to his friends and loved ones as Record Store Day)

3pm @ Used Kids Records

1980 N. High Street in Columbus Ohio

Wear the Good-Cause Hat: Anna Ives vs. Cancer

By Andrew Earles on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Anna Ives is the very young, very adorable daughter of Zac and Amy Ives. Zac is co-owner of Goner Records, the singer for Final Solutions, and a flat-out great guy. The Goner Records BBS is currently holding an auction while Zac, Amy, and Anna are in Boston, where the latter is receiving specialized radiation treatment. The auction is to help offset the Ives’ mounting hospital bills. I’m here to encourage Matablog readers to either bid on some of the great finds that have made it to the block, and to offer their own donated items for auction. All of the needed information, including Anna’s story, can be found HERE.

The auction can be found HERE.

Read the Memphis Commercial Appeal story about Anna…

Additional questions not answered by those links can be directed to Eric Friedl: efriedl@gmail.com

Thanks!

Department of People Actually Win These Things??

By Dean on Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Remember that contest we ran over the holidays? The one where you could win every 7″ in our Jay Reatard Singles Series plus an autographed copy of the Beck split? For most it was a minor waste of time- but one randomly selected person actually won this thing!

Congratulations to Matt Elliot of Newfoundland, Canada! Enjoy the records!

 
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