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Matt and Eric are BFFs, and 98% of their friendship is based on All Time Low songs. That is not meant to be a joke but it does kind of sound like one.
Matt lives in Austin, Texas and works as a market research analyst, which is exactly as exciting as it sounds. He is a self-proclaimed musicphile and aspires to one day write, create, and produce his own music, just like Owl City but not horrible. He enjoys guitar and bass, University of Texas sports, and medium-length walks on the beach. Also Twitter. Perfect mixtape: Brand New, Jay-Z, Led Zeppelin, Old Crow Medicine Show, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Naked and Famous, Reckless Kelly, and anything with Jack White. He is not huge on Vampire Weekend but vigorously defends the use of the Oxford comma.
Eric is back home in Austin, Texas, after a brief period of living in Virginia to find himself, and also to have a job. He is a nocturnal copy editor and page designer at the Austin American-Statesman and an aspiring pop culture essayist, if he plays his cards right. He has always wanted to front a pan-genre dance-punk band but has no musical talent to speak of, except the ability to play the French horn. He also tweets on the reg. Perfect mixtape: Relient K, Kanye West, Vampire Weekend, Robyn, Death Cab for Cutie, Owen, the Smiths, the Avett Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and Bing Crosby.
Reviewing our picks for Album of the Week every week. Open to feedback and discourse. We love music. You can contact us at [email protected].
LATEST ARTICLES ( 98 )
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REVIEWED: Gold Fields — “Black Sun”
No, Not Sting. Not Soundgarden, Either. By Eric WebbWe are reaching peak electropop.Much like fossil fuel, I think we’re running out of synth beats. Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: STRFKR — “Miracle Mile”
Miracle Workers By Eric Webb1. If you’re not familiar with this band: Hey. Stop giggling. You are a child.2. If you don’t understand that previous sentence: Kee... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Atoms for Peace – “Amok”
Nuclear Winner By MattTo your average listener, the differences between Amok and some of the more recent Radiohead stuff aren’t exactly striking. Read more
Posted on 03 March 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Kavinsky — “OutRun”
On Your Marks, Get Set, Die By Eric Webb“Drive” is a 2011 neo-noir film whose all-star cast included Ryan Gosling, a sweet scorpion jacket, the typeface Mistral... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Torres – “Torres”
Torres Torres Torres By MattMeet Mackenzie Scott. Mackenzie is is 22 yrs old. She performs as ”Torres” and sings things like: “Do you ever make it halfway down... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Darwin Deez — “Songs For Imaginative People”
Deez? Nuts. By Eric WebbSay hello to Darwin Deez. Who is Darwin Deez? Back in ye olde high school days, there was always one kid placed in an AP class because,... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Dan Friel – “Total Folklore”
BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP By MattRemember that scene in Back to the Future where Marty blasts Van Halen into George’s ears to wake him up and terrify him... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: My Bloody Valentine — “m b v”
I Choo-Choo-Choose Universal Themes By Eric WebbHere’s the thing, and this is embarrassing: I thought My Bloody Valentine, Bullet for My Valentine and Blood on... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Coheed and Cambria – “The Afterman: Descension”
YYZ for Gen Y (but not really) By MattSometimes you just have to get some necessary evils out of the way right up front. So… ahem:PROGRESSIVE ROCK.There,... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REC CENTER: Eric’s Picks for 2/20/13
Today it’s rainy, my car is in the shop, and I am immobile. Here’s three songs for your crippling ennui.Death Cab For Cutie — “Cath…”Because “What Sarah Said” i... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Matt Pond – “The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hand”
It’s Always Complicated In Philadelphia By Eric WebbI know exactly what you’re thinking — you’ve got some feels you need to take care of. This is not a time... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Frightened Rabbit – “Pedestrian Verse”
Pedestrian Review By Matt“There goes a love song drifting out to sea… I’d sing along if I could hear over the dark words pissing from my throat,” sings Scott... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Tegan and Sara — “Heartthrob”
It’s been 13 years since Tegan and Sara’s debut album, and all I can think is, “Do you think the Grammys will try to nominate them for Best New Artist?” It’s... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REC CENTER: Eric’s Three for 2/7/13
Let’s talk about love, baby. (Not about dying alone. Let’s table that one for now.)Destiny’s Child — “Nuclear”It’s not a Super Bowl bandwagon thing, cross my... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REC CENTER: Matt’s Three for 2/7/13
Today I’m feeling unapologetically agressive. Here are three tracks I can’t stop bumping:Coheed and Cambria – Number CityMy favorite song off the newly... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: California X – “California X”
RAGE RAGE RAGE By MattImagine dragons.Not AWOLNATION’s stupid younger brother band Imagine Dragons, you tool. I mean it as an imperative: imagine dragons.... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Mountains – “Centralia”
For Those About to Post-Rock By MattRock and roll may be dead, but we are in a renaissance period for post-rock. Which, by the way, might be my favorite genre... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Ra Ra Riot — “Beta Love”
Ra Ra, Sis Boom Bloop By Eric WebbA funny thing happens when you take away Ra Ra Riot’s cello: They constantly sound as if they are one weird day away from bein... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REC CENTER: Matt’s Three for 2/4/13
It’s a day for Alt, but also for Country. Here are three songs I have on repeat.Son Volt – DrownAbsolute gold. Uncle Tupelo’s better half’s best song, IMHO.... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
REVIEWED: Dawn Richard – “Goldenheart”
Heartache to GoldenheartacheAs I listen to Dawn Richard’s Goldenheart, this is the scenario I’m imagining myself in:It is the mid 1990s. I am in a Circuit City... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC