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Belle and Sebastian have released the new single “Young and Stupid.” The song comes ahead of their first album in seven years, A Bit of Previous, arriving May 6 via Matador Records. Read more: Belle and Sebastian announce ‘A Bit of Previous,’ release “Unnecessary Drama” The album’s liner notes read, “We did it together, us […]

Belle and Sebastian have announced their ninth album, A Bit Of Previous. The record will arrive May 6 via Matador. They’ve also shared a video for their first single, “Unnecessary Drama.” A Bit Of Previous is the band’s first studio full-length in seven years. The new song captures the experiences of a young person returning […]

Welcome to the second installment of our exclusive two-part conversation with Leeds, U.K. post-punk icons Gang Of Four, represented by singer Jon King and drummer Hugo Burnham. We learned last time what the Marxist funkateers picked up from organizing political demonstrations and seeing early punk bands in the student refectory as Leeds University students. We […]

Every morning, Lucy Dacus refrains from speaking for as long as she possibly can. It’s a routine that can keep her silent until noon most days, but she always strives for at least one hour. This practice isn’t all that surprising for someone who writes such evocative and perceptive songs, but it’s one that kept […]

Eyedress dropped a new remix of his popular song “Jealous,” touched up by frequent collaborator King Krule. Titled “Jealous (King Krule Nothing Special Remix),” the track is accompanied by a trippy video directed by Eyedress. Earlier this week, Eyedress—aka Idris Vicuña— teased the track on his social media. The artist took to Twitter to express […]

It’s definitely a big week for Julien Baker who is gearing up to release her new album Little Oblivions on Friday, Feb. 26. Along with unveiling her new single “Heatwave,” Baker is adding even more buzz to the album’s upcoming release with a powerful cover of a Radiohead classic. Read more: Revisit your favorite Tom […]

Car Seat Headrest's Will Toledo sat down with NPR to perform a Tiny Desk Concert session, including tracks from his latest Matador Records release Teens Of Style, along with a new song “Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales” off his upcoming album Teens Of Denial. You can check out his full session below. Read More: Restorations perform Tiny Desk Session […]

Iceage Plowing Into The Field Of Love Copenhagen's Iceage gained a certain reputation and divided reaction with the reckless, snotty abandon they approached their first two albums with, 2011's New Brigade and last year's You're Nothing. In truth, though, it sounded like they were merely slurring their way through abstract, noisy compositions that skirted newly […]

Fucked Up have debuted a new song titled, “Led By Hand.” The track is featured on the band's upcoming full-length, Glass Boys. The album is confirmed to be released on June 3 via Matador Records. Pre-orders are available here. Fans can stream the track below. Tell us what you think! Additionally, the band will be […]

Matador Records have announced the signing of Denmark's Iceage. The band plan to release their sophomore album and Matador debut on February 19. The upcoming album follows New Brigade, which was released in North America in 2011.

Ceremony has announced a bunch more American tour dates, many of them with Screaming Females, as well an Australian tour. Check it out below. The band's new album Zoo is out now via Matador. Friday, April 20 –  Cambridge, MA – The Democracy Center (with Night Birds, Sweet Jesus, Outlook) Saturday, April 21 – Philadelphia, […]

Fucked Up guitarist Mike Haliechuk (10,000 Marbles) has published an interesting new essay on SXSW and other like-minded festivals that calls into question what bands truly get out of them. Here's an excerpt, via the Grid: “The model established by SXSW, which has been replicated in dozens of cities all around the world, rests upon the […]

Ceremony has unveiled a video for “Adult,” a new track from their freshly released full-length for Matador Records, Zoo. Watch it below.

Matador Records has released some high-quality footage of Ceremony performing live in New York City last month. You can watch the band perform “Hysteria,” “World Blue,” “Open Head” and “Citizen” below. The band's new album Zoo is out now.

Matador Records has posted a new sampler for free download with music from Fucked Up, Ceremony, Cold Cave and a slew of others from the label's roster. Check it out here.

Ceremony has released a new song titled “Adult.” Listen to it here. The band's new album Zoo is due out Mar. 6 via Matador.

Ceremony has released a video for “World Blue” from their upcoming record Zoo, due out March 6 via Matador. Check it out below.

Fucked Up's latest Chinese New Year single, “Year Of The Tiger,” can be heard below. The song was recently released via Matador Records.

Ceremony has added shows in Chicago and Austin to their previously announced spring tour. Check out the updated itinerary below. Tuesday, March 6 – Amoeba San Francisco release date in-store (6PM/Free/All Ages) Thursday, March 8 – Los Angeles, CA – Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock (All Ages) Friday, March 9 – Anaheim, CA – […]

Ceremony has announced a run of tour dates on the west coast and in the UK. The band will release their new album Zoo on March 6 via Matador. Dates below. Thursday, March 8 – Los Angeles, CA – Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock (Nails supports) Friday, March 9 – Anaheim, CA – Chain […]