Start the week on the right foot with The Matinee January 30th edition. As usual, we have new music from several bands and artists that you really, really ought to know.   Charlotte & Magon – “The Game” (Paris, France) RIYL: Ariel Pink, Connan Mockasin, Tame Impala Over the past five, six years, stoner rock has experienced a huge revival. […]

We have a septet of new music on The Matinee December 16th. It’s a more lively set as we countdown the final days of the year. Plus, it’s the end of the week, and we all could use a boost, right?   Chicano Batman – “Friendship (Is A Small Boat In A Storm)” (Los Angeles, USA) RIYL: The Latin Blues Band, soul/tropicalia-’70s […]

We’re slowly getting things back in order after a few weeks of festivals and non-music related deadlines. Sleep, as a result, has become a luxury. But so has finding great music. Here is The Matinee July 28th Edition, featuring six new singles to start your Tuesday.   Big Smoke – “Lately” We kick things off with a young band from […]