◇ image via WikipediaMatt & Kim
Matt & Kim is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Lesley Gore, Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective, Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance. Those roots explain a lot about how Matt & Kim arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Tokyo Police Club, Ra Ra Riot, Grouplove, Walk the Moon and Smallpools, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into De La Soul, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 51 connections around Matt & Kim, reaching back through Lesley Gore and forward to De La Soul. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Matt and Kim are an American indie electronic duo from Brooklyn, New York City. The group formed in 2004 and consists of Matt Johnson (vocals/keyboards) and Kim Schifino (drums). The duo is known for its upbeat dance music and energetic live shows that often incorporate samples from other artists. Although they started their career playing shows in lofts and other close-quarters venues, they have since performed at numerous festivals, including Bonnaroo, Coachella, and Firefly Music Festival.
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Matt & Kim connections
Matt & Kim grew out of Lesley Gore, Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective and Blink-182, shares an orbit with Tokyo Police Club, Ra Ra Riot, Grouplove and Walk the Moon, went on to shape De La Soul. 51 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
Who influenced Matt & Kim
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