Scott Mathews
Wrote most about Artist Spotlight, Reviews, Seattle, Washington, Video and News.
25 posts, June 2005 to March 2010
The Fun Police are, well, fun
The Fun Police The Fun Police are... well... fun! A quick listen of their most recent EP, Spring Break EP, had me dancing in my seat. Released for free at their website, www.thefunpolicemusic.com , the EP is three songs long with "Gringo…
David Lynch, Danger Mouse, Sparklehorse project rumored for summer release
Dark Night of the Soul is an album written by Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse that was planned for release with a book of photos by David Lynch. The book of photos was released in early 2009. Due to disputes with the record label, though,…
People Eating People, Nouela Johnston's jazzy new solo project, is catching fire
Nouela and Brian at The Sunset (credit: Christen Shaw) People Eating People is the solo piano pop project of Seattle artist Nouela Johnston, and it is absolutely astounding. Johnston has gone through much turbulence to arrive at her…
Minus the Bear debut track "My Time" for their upcoming album
Today Minus the Bear have premiered "My Time," the first track from their upcoming album, Omni, due May 4, 2010. Immediately noticeable is the lack of guitar playing from Dave Knudson which we hear none of on the first track. Instead,…
Matt Pond PA's "The Dark Leaves" is a musically mature, folk influenced, indie-pop/rock masterpiece
Matt Pond PA (credit: Jacob Pritchard) With their upcoming release, The Dark Leaves , Matt Pond PA has made some positive adjustments to their usual indie-rock-influenced style. Matt Pond PA, while retaining their notable pop sound, seem…
REVIEW: Panther Attack! gives us heart-pounding, funky post-rock
Panther Attack! @ Club Tropical (credit unknown) Panther Attack!'s full-length album, Martyr Bonus , was released in 2007. The quartet, from Seattle, Wash., is composed of a bassist, guitarist, and two drummers -- with one drummer often…
Matt Pond PA "Starting" 7-inch available now; new album drops in April
Matt Pond PA, credit: Jeremy Balderson April 6, 2010, Matt Pond PA, indie-pop all-star band from New York, NY, will be releasing their latest album The Dark Leaves on Altitude Records. Currently, their single "Starting" is available for…
Exciting new Puget Sound psych-folk quintet The Cat From Hue embodies Seattle environment
The Cat From Hue, indie/psych-folk quintet from Camano Island, Washington, are an interesting listen. Clearly influenced by other indie bands from the northwest, Modest Mouse and Portugal. The Man, this young group uniquely portrays the…