Matmos is an experimental electronic music duo originally from San Francisco but now residing in Baltimore. M. C. (Martin) Schmidt and Drew Daniel, Ph.D. are the core members, but they frequently include other artists on their records and in their performances, including notably J Lesser. Apart from releasing seven full-length studio albums and numerous collaborative works, Matmos is also well-known for their collaboration with Icelandic singer and musician Björk, both on studio recordings and live tours. After being signed to Matador Records for nine years, in 2012 Matmos signed a new contract with Thrill Jockey. The name Matmos refers to the seething lake of evil slime beneath the city Sogo in the 1968 film Barbarella. The name might also originate from Swedish, literally meaning "mashed food".
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Links & Information
Links
- Wikipedia article on Matmos
- Last.fm page on Matmos
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/Matmos
- MusicBrainz entry on Matmos
Members
Labels
- Founded Vague Terrain
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BBC Reviews
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The Marriage of True Minds 2013
Reviewed by Spencer Grady
The catalyst of creation located in the power of psychic persuasion.
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Supreme Balloon 2008
Reviewed by Sid Smith
Reducing synthesisers to little more than electronic whoopee cushions may be a laugh...
