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I came across Matt and Kim by accident. I went to check one of my other blogs when a video of the song Yea Yeah, supported by a marching band popped up. Usually I click on Skip The Advert straight away, but this song caught my attention.
Let's start with some basic facts:
Matt Johnson (guitar, vocals, keyboards) and Kim Schifino (drums, vocals) from Brooklyn formed the band in 2004.
As usual, we can argue about the style but I think Synthpop comes closest. After all, their music reminds you of the 80s. They've been influenced by punk as well.
Matt and Kim have only released one album thus far, "Matt and Kim" in 2006. I am not aware of the release of a single but there are official videos for "Yea Yeah" and "5k".
In all honesty, it takes some serious getting used to their music. Matt Johnsons nasal voice leaves you wondering whether this is how the song is supposed to sound, especially live. But their style is the epitome of minimalism. There are simple keyboard chords and drum rhythms throughout the songs. Kim Schifino plays the drums with the joy and energy of a little child, and this spreads to the audience.
On the downside, their album is only 29:13 minutes, which is disappointing considering the fun they seem to have making music.
20 January 2009 will see the release of their second album called Grand. There will be 11 tracks again but its even shorter by four seconds.
Ive already listened to most of the songs. The new album is as catchy and energetic as the previous but I have to admit that I like it a little better. Daylight is the first single.
If you are in need of cheering up, Matt and Kim will almost certainly succeed. The video to Yea Yeah will put a smile on your face.
http://www.mattandkimmusic.com/
14-01-2009, 00:00
Geschreven door music_critic 
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