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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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All Time Low – “Don’t Panic”
My Name Is Matt, I’m 23, and I Still Love Pop-Punk. By Matt JonesFair warning: this is a review of a All Time Low album.I am confident that, although I feel... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
No Thanks Red Hot Chili Peppers, I Have Work Tomorrow: An ACL Recap
Once a year, throngs of youthful, vivacious individuals converge on Zilker Park in Austin to behold the overly-priced spectacle of live music. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
ACL Weekend 2012: Music, Mud, Memories
One does not simply have a music blog and then ignore the fact that they spent all weekend binging on live music. (It would be like listening to about 20... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Ellie Goulding — “Halcyon”
Lights, Goulding, ActionBy Eric Webb Meet Ellie Goulding. She looks like Gwen Stefani’s long-lost little sister. She shaves the side of her head. Her drumming... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Muse — “The 2nd Law”
Invasion of the Freddie Snatchers By Eric Webb Attention, Earth arenas: Muse comes in peace. Matthew Bellamy, my favorite space alien and yours, just wants to... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Lord Huron – “Lonesome Dreams”
Lord of the Trance By Matt Jones What if Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine, and Radical Face all got together and had a kid? This isn’t a hypothetical... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Miguel – “Kaleidoscope Dream”
New Justin Timberlake Album! OK Not Really But This Is Pretty Much Just As GoodBy Matt Jones Miguel’s second album, Kaleidoscope Dream, is a bit of a lesson in... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Lupe Fiasco – “Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1″
Fiasco SauceBy Eric Webb Listening to Lupe Fiasco is hard. Because, while the beats are top-notch and the flow is tight and fast, the lyrics are on an entirely... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Carly Rae Jepsen — “Kiss”
No, Wait, Keep Reading, Hear Me Out By Eric WebbStop it. You’re making that smug face you always make when someone tries to evangelize a horrible pop record.... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Dancing in September
What Did I Miss? By Matt JonesWell, I haven’t written much of anything in a while.Which is not to say there hasn’t been anything worth writing about. Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Xx — “Coexist”
Noir Big Deal By Eric WebbLet’s talk about boring music. In the past, I’ve railed against snoozy tunes. In particular, I loathe the tendency of artists to load... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Lecrae – “Gravity”
That Ish Lecrae By Matt JonesIt’s easy to dismiss Lecrae as “that Christian rapper” if you’ve never actually taken the time to listen to him. Read more
Posted on 21 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Cat Power — “Sun”
Nine Albums, Nine Lives By Eric WebbChan Marshall might be a little crazy, but that’s okay. She reminds me of my grandmother. Grandma Bobbye was born in... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Minus the Bear — “Infinity Overhead”
For Whom the Bear (Rocks and) Rolls By Eric WebbAs someone who doesn’t necessarily enjoy excessive Cobain-growls, I hope that Seattle doesn’t sound like... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Dan Deacon – “America”
I Am America (And So Can Dan!) By Matt JonesDan Deacon is a pretty brilliant guy.Setting aside the dude’s unparalleled electronic composition and production... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2012 MUSIC -
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti — “Mature Themes”
The Writing’s On The Wall, But Who Knows What It Means By Eric WebbFlavorwire, in its recent rundown of “10 Indie Musicians Who Would Make Great Pop Stars,”... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Jessie Ware – “Devotion”
Evening Ware By Matt JonesJessie Ware is cool.But dont let me, or the BBC, or Pitchfork, or any of the myriad of sources teeming with praise for the British... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Yellowcard — “Southern Air”
We Were Just 32 And It Felt So Right By mattnericGreetings, loved ones. Let’s take a journey.(1) “Awakening”Matt: YOLOCARD Eric: Let’s rock or maybe roll. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Niki & The Dove — “Instinct”
Femme83 By Eric WebbI’m running through the plains, streaked in tribal warpaint that was once the lifeblood of a Tibetan antelope. My hair is matted; I’ve been... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Lianne La Havas – Is Your Love Big Enough?
Para Bailar La Havas By Matt JonesHello, barista.It’s quite cold outside, don’t you think? Rather wintry. I’d like a hot drink. Something smooth. I’ll have a... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC