As we bask in the initial press frenzy of our latest releases, we feel obliged to point out that a couple gems released way back in January are in fact perfect releases for the warm summer months too:
Exhibit One: The sophomore album ‘Seconds’ (matcd053) from sensational Swedish band The Electric Pop Group. Since its release, the album has received great reviews from the likes of Erasing Clouds, A Layer of Chips, PopMatters, Indie-mp3.co.uk, Delusions of Adequacy, The Big Takeover and others but today we’re highlighting the opinions of four excellent international blogs:
Reviewing the album, Eardrums wrote “Matinée Recordings have had a wonderful start of the year, and the one release that I have enjoyed the most is from The Electric Pop Group,” while In Love With These Times concluded “there is no shortage of marvellously toetapping indiepop on Seconds.” Elsewhere, Slowdive Music Blog described ‘Seconds’ as “a distinct album of beautiful arrangements and infectious moods” and Burning World called it “the best album of the year thus far.”
You can read these reviews and more on the catalog page and download a free mp3 of ‘Not By Another’ on the Matinée sounds page. The CD is available in the Matinée shop and worldwide from any decent record store, plus digitally of course.
Exhibit Two: The Electric Pop Group are one of a number of Matinée artists that contributed exclusive tracks to our recent label compilation ‘The Matinée Grand Prix’ (matcd050). Joining them are international superstars Bubblegum Lemonade, Cats on Fire, Clay Hips, The Guild League, The Lucksmiths, Math and Physics Club, Northern Portrait, Simpático, Strawberry Whiplash, and Tender Trap. The resulting collection is a vital release for the Matinée faithful and a fantastic introduction to some of the best indie bands of today.
Some of the many nice album reviews include Hits in the Car writing “Grand Prix is an absolutely amazing collection of indie pop tunes and darn close to being the perfect gateway to the genre as well as the Matinée roster,” Pennyblack Magazine concluding “The Matinée Grand Prix is an excellent introduction to the labels offerings as well as a being a great collectable piece for the already converted fan, and PopMatters suggesting “Matinée’s ear for indie pop is sound, and its compilations are rewarding.”
Six months on and the vast majority of these tracks are still available only on this compilation so it’s something you certainly need to hear. You can see the tracklisting and other release details on the catalog page and download a free mp3 of Simpático’s ace song ‘Australian Idle’ on the sounds page. The CD is available worldwide in both CD and digital formats, including right here of course in the Matinée shop!