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The MataBlog is edited by Matador Records’ co-moaner Gerard Cosloy and individual entries are the work of whoever’s name is next to them. If you enjoyed something in the MataBlog, thank you very much! If there was something you found particularly troubling, please be advised that a) maybe you should read it again and b) the contents of this blog do not necessarily represent the opinions of Matador Records, Beggars Group, the combined staff of either company, nor the Matador artist roster. Opinions are like friends — hardly anyone has one worth listening to.

VIDEO: Tobias Jesso Jr. - "Crocodile Tears" & "Hollywood" (from Monday's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live')



For those who were in bed early last night (in order to wake up extra early to hear Yo La Tengo on NPR's Morning Edition) here's what you missed. Tobias Jesso Jr. performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night alongside his new band Duk. Check out "Crocodile Tears" and "Hollywood" below.






Buy ‘Goon’ below:


TPS store: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon_LP
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/Tobias_Goon
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/Tobias_Goon_gp

MATADOR AT PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL (CHICAGO) 2015

A reminder for everyone lucky enough to be at Pitchfork this weekend that we have the following playing:

Friday 17th July

Steve Gunn 5.15 (Blue)

Tobias Jesso Jr 6.15 (Blue)

Iceage 7.15 (Blue)

Saturday 18th July

Kurt Vile 4.15 (Green)

The New Pornographers 6.15 (Green)

Sunday 19th July

Perfume Genius 3.14 (Blue)

For those of you that can't make it, all performances will be live streamed here: http://pitchfork.com/news/60410-pitchfork-music-festival-streams-live-all-weekend/

GET TO KNOW TOBIAS JESSO JR: PITCHFORK DOCUMENTARY

Want to get to know the man behind the piano? Well, you're in luck. Pitchfork presents to you a mini documentary directed by Jon Leone where Tobias discusses his journey in preparation for the release of his debut album 'Goon'.

Watch below:



MATADOR AT PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL

Just a heads up for those lucky enough to be at Primavera Festival this weekend cos we have a TON of bands playing:

Belle and Sebastian, Fucked Up, Iceage, Interpol, The New Pornographers, Perfume Genius, The Thurston Moore Band and Tobias Jesso Jr are all appearing.

A few of these performances will also be live streamed here. See bands and times below:

Friday

The New Pornographers: 19.30 - 20.25 Channel 1

Belle and Sebastian: 21.30 - 22.30 Channel 2

Saturday

Fucked Up: 19.30 - 20.20 Channel 2

Interpol: 22.20 - 23.34 Channel 1

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN, SAVAGES, SHLOHMO & TOBIAS JESSO JR AT FYF FEST

What better way to commence your summer with Belle and Sebastian, Savages, Shlohmo and Tobias Jesso Jr joining this killer lineup at FYF Fest on August 22nd in LA, California.

You can buy tickets here.

More info here.

Tobias Jesso Jr. “Without You” (Official Video) & World Tour Dates



In Dean's words:

Tobias Jesso Jr. has confirmed his first ever full-band headline tour, behind the release of his debut LP ‘Goon’. Tickets for all dates are on sale Friday, May 1st at 10am ET attobiasjessojr.com. Full itinerary below.

Tobias has also released the official music video for ‘Goon’ standout “Without You.”
The video was directed by Seth Mendelson and produced with the financial assistance of Canadian company MuchFACT, a division of Bell Media Inc. It’s also saucy and you should watch it…



WORLD TOUR
Tuesday, September, 29 - The Fillmore, San Fancisco CA
Thursday, October, 1 - Star Theatre, Portland OR
Friday, October, 2 - Neptune, Seattle WA
Tuesday, October, 6 - Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis MN
Wednesday, October, 7 - Turner Hall, Milwaukee WI
Saturday, October, 10 - Corona Theatre, Montreal QC, Canada
Sunday, October, 11 - The Sinclair, Boston MA
Wednesday, October, 14 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
Thursday,  October, 15 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
Friday, October, 16 - Union Transfer, Philadelphia PA
Saturday, October, 17- 9:30 Club, Washington DC
Monday, October, 19 - Orange Peel, Asheville NC
Tuesday, October, 20 - Exit/In, Nashville TN
Wednesday, October, 21 - Terminal West, Atlanta GA
Thursday, October, 22 - Saturn, Birmingham AL
Friday, October, 23 - One Eyed Jack's, New Orleans LA
Saturday, October, 24 - Granda Theatre, Dallas TX
Sunday, October, 25 - Emo's, Austin TX
Tuesday, October, 27 - Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix AZ
Wednesday, October, 28 - Belly Up Tavern, San Diego CA
Tuesday, November, 17 - Exil, Zurich, Switzerland
Wednesday, November, 18 - Kulturkirche, Cologne, Germany
Tuesday, November, 24 - Concorde 2, Brighton, United Kingdom
Wednesday, November, 25 - Shepherds Bush Empire, London, United Kingdom
Friday, November, 27 - Thekla, Bristol, United Kingdom
Saturday, November, 28 - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Sunday, November, 29 - The Ritz, Manchester, United Kingdom
Wednesday, December, 2 - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, United Kingdom
Friday, December, 4 - Button Factory, Dublin, Ireland

OUT TODAY: Tobias Jesso Jr.'s Goon, Watch Last Night's Performance of "Without You" on CONAN

Last night Tobias Jesso Jr. showed the world he is taller than Conan O'Brien. Oh, he also played "Without You" with an 8-piece strings section and backing from friends Danielle Haim on drums and Ariel Rechtshaid on bass.




It has been nearly two years since Tobias posted the demo for "Just A Dream" on his YouTube account. In the time since, he recorded his debut album which features production from Chet “JR” White (formerly of Girls), Black Keys’ Patrick Carney, and Ariel Rechtshaid (Vampire Weekend, Haim, Sky Ferreira). He has quickly ascended to playing on network television TWICE, both before the official release of Goon, which happens to be out TODAY on True Panther Sounds.

Buy Goon now, tell all your friends: 
TPS store: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon_LP - comes w/ a bonus flexi-disc












Tour Dates:
Sunday, March 22 - The Drake, Toronto ON, CA
Tuesday, March 24 – Sixth & I, Washington DC
Wednesday, March 25 – Boot & Saddle, Philadelphia PA
Thursday, March 26 – Mercury Lounge, New York NY
Friday, March 27 – Baby’s All Right, Brooklyn NY
Saturday, March 28 – Middle East Upstairs, Boston MA
Monday, March 30 – Electric Owl, Vancouver BC, CA
Tuesday, March 31 – Barboza, Seattle WA
Wednesday, April 1 – Doug Fir Lounge, Portland OR
Friday, April 3 – Brick + Mortar, San Francisco CA
Saturday, April 4 – The Echo (early show), Los Angeles

STREAMING: Tobias Jesso Jr. Debut Album 'Goon' via First Play on iTunes Radio



Tobias Jesso Jr.'s highly anticipated debut album Goon is currently streaming via First Play on iTunes Radio.

Listen here: iTunesRadio.com/TobiasJessoJr

Pre-order ‘Goon’ below:

TPS store: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon_LP

(comes w/ an unreleased song on flexi-disc)

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/Tobias_Goon
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/Tobias_Goon_gp

Goon is officially out worldwide March 17th on True Panther Sounds.

Premiere : Tobias Jesso Jr. - "Without You"



(photo by Titia Hahne)



On the heels of last week's performance on "The Tonight Show", Tobias Jesso Jr. has released a new track off his upcoming debut LP, ‘Goon’ (out 3/17 via True Panther Sounds). “Without You” was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and features Danielle Haim on drums.

Tune in on March 16th to see Tobias perform “Without You” on TBS' "Conan".

Tobias will launch his first ever headlining tour later this month, which includes a run of SXSW performances, and two sold out NYC shows (March 26 at Mercury Lounge, March 27 at Baby’s All Right).

Tour Dates:
Sunday, March 22 - The Drake, Toronto ON, CA
Tuesday, March 24 - Sixth & I, Washington DC
Wednesday, March 25 - Boot & Saddle, Philadelphia PA
Thursday, March 26 - Mercury Lounge, New York NY
Friday, March 27 - Baby's All Right, Brooklyn NY
Saturday, March 28 - Middle East Upstairs, Boston MA
Monday, March 30 - Electric Owl, Vancouver BC, CA
Tuesday, March 31 - Barboza, Seattle WA
Wednesday, April 1 - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland OR
Friday, April 3 - Brick + Mortar, San Francisco CA
Saturday, April 4 - The Echo (early show), Los Angeles

Pre-order 'Goon' below:


TPS store: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon_LP – comes w/ a bonus flexi-disc
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/Tobias_Goon
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/Tobias_Goon_gp

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VIDEO: Tobias Jesso Jr. - "How Could You Babe" (from Thursday's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon")


Last night Tobias Jesso Jr. made his television debut on The Tonight Show with a little help from The Roots. Enjoy.

Pre-order 'Goon' below:


TPS store: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon_LP – comes w/ a bonus flexi-disc

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/TobiasGoon

Amazon: http://smarturl.it/Tobias_Goon

Google Play: http://smarturl.it/Tobias_Goon_gp

Goon is officially out March 17th on True Panther Sounds.

TOBIAS JESSO JR. on BBC Radio 1



Tobias Jesso Jr. was in session at BBC's Maida Vale studios for Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1 last night, also debuting new song 'Bad Words'.

For those of you that missed it, you can listen to it HERE:

 

Website: http://www.tobiasjessojr.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiasjessojr

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tobiasjessojr

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