Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino respectively create the dance-punk band known as "Matt and Kim". There is little to not love about this duo.
For one, what you see is what you get. The two use basic drumming and synths galore to create their entire sound. If you think their albums are fun to sing and dance to, its nothing compared to the fun you'll have if you see them live. Secondly, this pair is entirely self-dependent; for their newest release, Grand, the two took to Matt's childhood home to record and produce the album entirely on their own. Matt later mixed the album himself in their Brooklyn apartment while Kim used her art school background to personally draw and design unique packaging for the album.
Their DIY-work has truly paid off. Since its release, Grand has made an undeniable impact in the music scene. Not only has the album raked in great reviews and waves of fans across the globe (no lie - check this out), it has given the duo a chance to truly share their ideals on music and life in general. From the lyrics on the album itself, to breaking laws aplenty while filming their music videos, as well as having a reputation for refusing to play shows with over-priced tickets, Matt & Kim aren't afraid to take risks to ensure that all elements of their music scream "Fuck yes, this is our summer."
The two have hardly stopped touring since the album dropped in late January, and this summer will be no exception. Fresh off an Australian leg, Matt and Kim have devoted the rest of their summer months to cramming into a four-wheeled vehicle while they tour extensively throughout North America. Dates are listed below, as seen on their website:
July
1 - Asheville, N.C. @ Emerald Lounge
2 - Charlotte, S.C. @ The Forum *
3 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Opera *
4 - Orlando, Fla. @ House of Blues, Lake Buena *
7 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ First Unitarian Church
9 - New York, N.Y. @ Pier 54 (Free!)
10 - Austin, Texas @ Austin Music Hall
11 - Dallas, Texas @ House of Blues
18 - Chicago, Ill. @ Pitchfork Music Festival
August
27 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ El Rey Theatre +
28 - San Diego, Calif. @ Street Scene 2009
29 - Visalia, Calif. @ Howie & Sons Pizza & Beer Parlor +
30 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival
September
1 - Arcata, Calif. @ Depot +
2 - Portland, Ore. @ Hawthorne Theatre +
3 - Vancouver, B.C. @ Richards on Richards +
4 - Victoria, B.C. @ Sugar +
5 - Seattle, Wash. @ Bumbershoot
7 - Salt Lake City, Utah @ In The Venue +
8 - Denver, Colo. @ Bluebird Theater +
10 - Minneapolis, Minn. @ Triple Rock Social Club +
11 - Madison, Wisc. @ Majestic Theatre +
12 - Chicago, Ill. @ Bottom Lounge +
14 - Detroit, Mich. @ Magic Stick +
16 - Washington D.C. @ Black Cat +
29 - S. Burlington, Vt. @ Higher Ground Showcase Lounge
30 - Montréal, Que. @ Pop Montréal 2009
October
2 - Buffalo, N.Y. @ Soundlab
* indicates a Bacardi B-LIVE Show
+ w/ Amanda Blank
If you can't tell from their albums what kind of people Matt & Kim are, check out any of their videos on YouTube or shell out a few bucks when they're playing in your town - I guarantee you will have a good time doing any of these things.
The duo have three albums in all: Grand, their debut full-length Matt and Kim, as well as an early EP titled To/From.
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