For those of you (un)lucky enough to be heading off to Texas next month, thought I'd let you know about the Matador happenings this year. No big showcase a la previously, but still plenty to feast your ears on, including several brand new signings to the label and one band so new that they've never even been to the UK, so this is definitely a chance to catch them. Let me know if you're going along and/or if you'd like to see or interview any of these artists.
Recently announced on the Matablog is the signing of Austin-based Shearwater. Their album "Palo Santo" was released last year and will be re-issued with 5 re-recorded songs, unreleased tracks and brand new artwork. They will be playing a few shows at SXSW during a North American Tour. The band will be over in the UK this summer with a new album later in the year.
http://www.matadorrecords.com/matablog/?p=507
http://www.shearwatermusic.com/
Whilst Times New Viking will be promoting their recent release on Siltbreaze, "Present the Paisley Reich", the Columbus, Ohio based band have just signed a deal with Matador in anticipation of a brand new full-length at some point down the line. Their photos make them look extremely young but they play the kind of indie-rock that have you feeling nostalgic for Guided By Voices, Pavement and The Clean. Definitely one of the hotly tipped bands for this year, you should definitely try to see them if you can.
http://www.matadorrecords.com/times_new_viking/
http://www.myspace.com/timesnewviking
The Ponys, fresh off their recent string of successful London shows, will be embarking on a major US tour with no less than four appearances at SXSW (and maybe more). The album "Turn The Lights Out" is released on March 19. Hopefully you've all got copies and are able to cover in some way. They'll be back in May for a UK/Euro tour... Here are some pics from a blistering show at Sonic Cathedral at the Legion last week:
http://underexposed.org.uk/ponys/ponyssc1.htm
http://www.matadorrecords.com/the_ponys
http://www.myspace.com/theponys
And, last but by no means least, Dead Meadow debut songs from their forthcoming album, which is slated for late summer/early Autumn. Read here for stories of haunted studios and moving from Washington DC to Los Angeles - http://www.matadorrecords.com/matablog/?p=447. We'll be seeing them in the UK for Summer festivals.
http://www.matadorrecords.com/dead_meadow/index.html
SXSW
@ Emo's Jr (Oh My Rockness showcase)
@ Central Presbyterian Church
@ Emo's (Pitchfork party)
@ The Mohawk (Hot Freaks Party)
@ Red Seven (Mess with Texas Party)
@ The Mohawk (Hot Freaks Party)
@ Club DeVille
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