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The MataBlog is edited by Matador Records’ co-moaner Gerard Cosloy and individual entries are the work of whoever’s name is next to them. If you enjoyed something in the MataBlog, thank you very much! If there was something you found particularly troubling, please be advised that a) maybe you should read it again and b) the contents of this blog do not necessarily represent the opinions of Matador Records, Beggars Group, the combined staff of either company, nor the Matador artist roster. Opinions are like friends — hardly anyone has one worth listening to.

Today's The Day : Helium - 'Ends With And' 2XLP, 'The Dirt Of Luck' and 'The Magic City' Reissues Now Available



Took long enough right?  The long-awaited reissues of Helium's 'The Dirt Of Luck', 'The Magic City' and the double LP 'Ends With An' compilation are available to purchase or stream today.  There's been a mountain of recent press surrounding these albums and Mary Timony's outsize role in shaping the music of then-and-now... and while the upcoming Mary Timony Plays Helium shows in Boston and New York City are totally sold out, some tickets in other cities still remain (see below).  In addition, Mary's been confirmed for September's Hopscotch Festival in Raleigh, NC.






Mary Timony Plays Helium :
Tuesday, June 6 - Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, DC
Wednesday, June 7 - Boot and Saddle, Philadelphia, PA (early show & late show SOLD OUT)
Thursday, June 8 - Northside Festival - Rough Trade, Brooklyn, NY SOLD OUT
Friday, June 9 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY (early show & late show SOLD OUT)
Saturday, June 10 - The Sinclair, Boston, MA
Monday, June 12 - Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, ON
Tuesday, June 13 - Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, June 14 - Marble Bar, Detroit, MI
Thursday, June 15 - The Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL
Sunday, September 10 - Hopscotch Music Festival, Raleigh, NC

Perfume Genius - Pitchfork's "Sounds Like" Tonight, Live From Philadelphia Tomorrow



(photo by Ebru Yildiz)

On the heels of last night's amazing show at a sold out Brooklyn Steel, you can watch Perfume Genius' Mike Haedras in conversation with host Eavvon O'Neal on Pitchform's new Facebook Live series "Sounds Like", tonight at 6:30pm eastern, hosted by Pandora Premium.

Tomorrow night's Perfume Genius show at Philadelphia's Union Transfer (May 18) is being streamed live by Pitchfork starting at 9:45pm.

buy or stream 'No Shape'
order 'No Shape' on CD or 2XLP (limited clear vinyl or black vinyl editions)


Perfume Genius online :
Perfume Genius (official site)
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You Tube

Perfume Genius - "Die 4 U" Video, Interview on NPR's "Morning Edition"



"Die 4 You" - directed by Floria Sigismondi



Following last Friday's appearance on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" and the release of the 4th Perfume Genius album, 'No Shape' to nearly universal acclaim, we're pleased to present the album's 2nd music video, "Die For You", directed by Floria Sigismondi and featuring sculpture from Rosa Verloop. A massive worldwide tour itinerary (as shown below) commences tomorrow night (Wednesday) at Detroit's Magic Stick.

Below, you can hear Mike Hadreas interviewed by NPR's Barton Girdwood, from Tuesday's broadcast of "Morning Edition"



stream "Slip Away"
order 'No Shape'
order 'No Shape' on CD or 2XLP (limited clear vinyl or black vinyl editions)


TOUR DATES
Wednesday, May 10 - Magic Stick Lounge, Detroit MI*
Thursday, May 11 - Virgin Mobile Mod Club, Toronto ON*
Friday, May 12 - Theatre Fairmount, Montreal, QC*
Saturday, May 13 - Royale, Boston MA*
Monday, May 15 - 9:30 Club, Washington DC*
Tuesday, May 16 - Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn NY*
Thursday, May 18 - Union Transfer, Philadelphia PA*
Friday, May 19 - Cat's Cradle, Carrboro NC*
Saturday, May 20 - Terminal West, Atlanta GA*
Sunday, May 21 - Exit/In, Nashville TN*
Tuesday, May 23 - Turner Hall, Milwaukee WI*
Wednesday, May 24 - Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis MN*
Thursday, May 25 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago IL*
June 8 - Heaven - London, UK - Tickets
June 9 - AB Club - Brussels BE - Tickets
June 11 - We Love Green Festival - Paris FR - Tickets
June 13 - Paradiso Noord - Amsterdam NE - Tickets
June 14 - Berghain/Kantine - Berlin DE - Tickets
Friday June 16, Eaux Claires Festival, Eaux Claires, WI
Saturday, July 15 - Imperial, Vancouver, BC
Sunday, July 16 - Revolution Hall, Portland OR
Tuesday, July 18 - The Independent, San Francisco CA
Sunday, July 23 - Capitol Hill Block Party - Seattle WA
August 10-11 - Way Out West - Gothenburg, Sweden
August 11-12 - Haven Festival - Copenhagen, Denmark
Friday, August 18 - Pukkelpop, Kiewit Hasselt, Belgium
Thursday August 31-Sunday, September 3 - End Of The Road Festival, South Wiltshire, United Kingdom

* - w/ Serpentwithfeet

Perfume Genius online :
Perfumegenius.org
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
You Tube Channel

Perfume Genius - "Slip Away" on CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"



For those who were unable to tune in live on Friday, Perfume Genius performed "Slip Away" for the first time on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This was the first time any song from No Shape has been performed live. You might be able to spot Blake Mills, who produced the album on stage. The album is officially out now and there's nothing standing in your way to enjoy the album in full.

For some extra reading material, check out reviews and features from the likes of The Guardian, The New Yorker & The Ringer.
BUY/STREAM LINK 
Handy map of stores carrying the record (indie edition is clear vinyl)
perfumegenius.org/retail/
ONLINE

Perfume Genius - 'No Shape' Out Today, Appearing On "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" Tonight



(photo by Inez and Vinoodh)

Today (Friday, May 4) marks the release date for one of 2017's most anticipated and critically acclaimed new album's, Perfume Genius' 'No Shape'. If you've yet to order the album, here's a map of U.S. independent retailers who have the clear vinyl edition (as shown below)

You can catch Perfume Genius tonight on CBS' "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" at 11:35 eastern / 10:35 central. Colbert's other guests are Richard Gere and Maria Bamford.

stream "Slip Away"
order 'No Shape'
order 'No Shape' on CD or 2XLP (limited clear vinyl or black vinyl editions)






TOUR DATES
Wednesday, May 10 - Magic Stick Lounge, Detroit MI*
Thursday, May 11 - Virgin Mobile Mod Club, Toronto ON*
Friday, May 12 - Theatre Fairmount, Montreal, QC*
Saturday, May 13 - Royale, Boston MA*
Monday, May 15 - 9:30 Club, Washington DC*
Tuesday, May 16 - Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn NY*
Thursday, May 18 - Union Transfer, Philadelphia PA*
Friday, May 19 - Cat's Cradle, Carrboro NC*
Saturday, May 20 - Terminal West, Atlanta GA*
Sunday, May 21 - Exit/In, Nashville TN*
Tuesday, May 23 - The Back Room at Colectivo, Milwaukee WI*
Wednesday, May 24 - Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis MN*
Thursday, May 25 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago IL*
June 8 - Heaven - London, UK - Tickets
June 9 - AB Club - Brussels BE - Tickets
June 11 - We Love Green Festival - Paris FR - Tickets
June 13 - Paradiso Noord - Amsterdam NE - Tickets
June 14 - Berghain/Kantine - Berlin DE - Tickets
Friday June 16, Eaux Claires Festival, Eaux Claires, WI
Saturday, July 15 - Imperial, Vancouver, BC
Sunday, July 16 - Revolution Hall, Portland OR
Tuesday, July 18 - The Independent, San Francisco CA
Sunday, July 23 - Capitol Hill Block Party - Seattle WA
August 10-11 - Way Out West - Gothenburg, Sweden
August 11-12 - Haven Festival - Copenhagen, Denmark
Friday, August 18 - Pukkelpop, Kiewit Hasselt, Belgium
Thursday August 31-Sunday, September 3 - End Of The Road Festival, South Wiltshire, United Kingdom

* - w/ Serpentwithfeet

Perfume Genius online :
Perfumegenius.org
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
You Tube Channel

Interpol : 'Turn On The Bright Lights XV' Shows in NYC, Los Angeles and Mexico City





In addition to August and September's European shows marking the 15th anniversary of their landmark 2002 debut album, 'Turn On The Bright Lights', Interpol have confirmed the addition of the following dates in New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City :

Saturday, September 23 - Forest Hills, NY - Forest Hills Stadium *
Saturday, September 30 - Los Angeles CA - LA State Historic Park *
Tuesday, October 17 & Wednesday, October 18 - Mexico City, MX - Pepsi Center WTC


* with Deerhunter and Battles

The U.S. shows go on sale at the following times :
Los Angeles
FAN CLUB PRE-SALE: Tuesday, May 2 @ 10am PST
PUBLIC ON-SALE: Friday, May 5 @ 10am PST

NYC

FAN CLUB PRE-SALE: Tuesday, May 2 @ 10am EST
PUBLIC ON-SALE: Friday, May 5 @ noon EST

Paul Banks, Daniel Kessler and Sam Fogarino are currently working on new material in New York for the 6th Interpol album, tentatively scheduled for release on Matador sometime in 2018.


Interpol - official site
Interpol - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Interpol YouTube channel

previously announced TOBL XV shows :

Wednesday, August 9 - Prague, CZ - Lucerna Music Bar
Thursday, August 10 - Vienna, AT - Arena
Saturday, August 12 - Buftea, RO - Summer Well Festival
Sunday, August 13 - Belgrade, RS - Belgrade Fortress
Tuesday, August 15 - Budapest, HU - Sziget Festival
Wednesday, August 16 - Munich, DE - Muffathalle
Saturday, August 19 - Luxembourg, LU - Den Atelier
Sunday, August 20 - St. Malo, FR - La Route Du Rock
Tuesday, August 22 - Asolo, IT - AMA Music Festival
Wednesday, August 23 - Milan, IT - Carroponte
Friday, August 25 - Zurich, CH - Zurich Open Air Festival
Sunday, August 27 - Copenhagen, DK - The KoncerthusetTuesday, August 29 - Tilburg, NL - 013
Wednesday, August 30 - Groningen, NL - Oosterpoort
Friday, September 1 - London, UK - Alexandra Palace
Sunday, September 3 - Manchester, UK - Albert Hall
Tuesday, September 5 - Paris, FR - Le Trianon
Saturday, September 9 - Spain, ES - DCode Festival

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