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The video for "Lessons Learned", in which the duo strips nude in [[Times Square]], was shot in February 2009. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/35215-directors-cut-matt-and-kims-lessons-learned/ |title=Director's Cut: Matt and Kim's "Lessons Learned" |publisher=Pitchfork |date= |accessdate=2011-07-24}}</ref> On September 13, 2009, Matt & Kim won the [[MTV Video Music Award&nbsp;– Breakthrough Video|Breakthrough Video]] award for "Lessons Learned" at the [[2009 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>[http://mvremix.com/rock_blogs/2009/09/14/matt-and-kim-win-mtvs-breakthrough-video-award/ "Matt and Kim Win MTV’s Breakthrough Video Award"], MVRemix.com, 14 September 2009.</ref>
The video for "Lessons Learned", in which the duo strips nude in [[Times Square]], was shot in February 2009. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/35215-directors-cut-matt-and-kims-lessons-learned/ |title=Director's Cut: Matt and Kim's "Lessons Learned" |publisher=Pitchfork |date= |accessdate=2011-07-24}}</ref> On September 13, 2009, Matt & Kim won the [[MTV Video Music Award&nbsp;– Breakthrough Video|Breakthrough Video]] award for "Lessons Learned" at the [[2009 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>[http://mvremix.com/rock_blogs/2009/09/14/matt-and-kim-win-mtvs-breakthrough-video-award/ "Matt and Kim Win MTV’s Breakthrough Video Award"], MVRemix.com, 14 September 2009.</ref>
Matt & Kim will be supporting [[Blink-182]] and [[My Chemical Romance]] on select dates of the [[Honda Civic Tour|2011 Honda Civic Tour]]
Matt & Kim will be supporting [[Blink-182]] and [[My Chemical Romance]] on select dates of the [[Honda Civic Tour|2011 Honda Civic Tour]. The duo will also be performing at DeLuna Fest in Pensacola Beach, FL on October 14,2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backstageol.com/interviews/matt-and-kim-interview-a-countdown-to-deluna-fest/|work=Matt and Kim Interview: A Countdown to DeLuna Fest|publisher=BackstageOL}}</ref>


==In other media==
==In other media==

Revision as of 21:44, 27 September 2011

Matt & Kim
Matt & Kim at the Piazza at Schmidt's, Philadelphia, 2010
Matt & Kim at the Piazza at Schmidt's, Philadelphia, 2010
Background information
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresDance punk, indie pop, synthpop
Years active2005-present
LabelsFader Label
MembersMatt Johnson
Kim Schifino
Websitewww.mattandkimmusic.com

Matt & Kim are a dance punk duo residing in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. The group was formed in 2005 and is composed of Matt Johnson (vocals/keyboards) and Kim Schifino (drums/vocals).

History

Grand

Kim Schifino (1982-) and Matt Johnson (1984-) are friends from high school. Their second album, Grand,[1] was released on January 20, 2009 on Fader Label. They have a do-it-yourself attitude toward their music.[2] They also have wide-ranging musical tastes, including Top 40 hip hop.[3]

The video for "Lessons Learned", in which the duo strips nude in Times Square, was shot in February 2009. [4] On September 13, 2009, Matt & Kim won the Breakthrough Video award for "Lessons Learned" at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.[5] Matt & Kim will be supporting Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance on select dates of the [[Honda Civic Tour|2011 Honda Civic Tour]. The duo will also be performing at DeLuna Fest in Pensacola Beach, FL on October 14,2011.[6]

In other media

In 2009, their song "Daylight" was featured in a Bacardi commercial, the second episode of "Community." Their song "Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare" was featured in the Pilot episode of "Community."[7] "Daylight" was used on the ending credits in Season 6 of the TV series Entourage and in the season 5 finale of the TV show Skins.[8] Their song "AM/FM Sound" was featured in the episode of Chuck, Chuck Versus the Gobbler.[9] The band welcomes sponsorship deals but Kim says “there’s things we just won’t do”.[10] On August 26, 2009, Matt & Kim played the song "Daylight" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[11] The track is featured on NBA Live 10,[12] and as a remixed version featuring De La Soul on FIFA 10.[13] "Daylight" is also on the Need for Speed: Nitro soundtrack.[14] The song also appeared in the game The Sims 3: World Adventures; re-recorded into Simlish, the gibberish language used in the game.[15] Their song "Cameras" was used in an advertisement for Tune Up in which they were also featured.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[16] 		US Rock
[17] 		US Indie
[18] 		US Heat
[19]
Matt & Kim — — — —
Grand
  • Release date: January 20, 2009
  • Label: Fader Label
  • Formats: CD, music download
 165 — 24 4
Sidewalks
  • Release date: November 2, 2010
  • Label: Fader Label
  • Formats: CD, music download
 30 6 5 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Certifications
(sales threshold) 		Album
US
[20]
2006 "Yea Yeah" — Matt & Kim
2009 "Daylight" 95 Grand
"Lessons Learned" —
"Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare" —
2010 "Cameras" — Sidewalks
2011 "Block After Block" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Compilations

  • This Was Supposed to be a Celebration (2007, Mauled by Tigers)

References

  1. ^ Lindsay, Cam. "Matt & Kim Get Ambitious", Exclaim!, February 2009.
  2. ^ "Matt and Kim The Deli's reviews and interviews". Thedelimagazine.com. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
  3. ^ "Interview – Matt & Kim (Playing Tonight In Cincinnati)". 2008-11-18. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
  4. ^ "Director's Cut: Matt and Kim's "Lessons Learned"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
  5. ^ "Matt and Kim Win MTV’s Breakthrough Video Award", MVRemix.com, 14 September 2009.
  6. ^ Matt and Kim Interview: A Countdown to DeLuna Fest. BackstageOL http://www.backstageol.com/interviews/matt-and-kim-interview-a-countdown-to-deluna-fest/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ Greenblatt, Leah. "What's That Song?: Cool Tunes in Recent Ads," Entertainment Weekly, June 12, 2009, p. 61.
  8. ^ "Skins - Music - Kyle's episode 8 blog". E4.com. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
  9. ^ Chuck Versus the Gobbler Chuck Versus the Gobbler
  10. ^ Dempster, Gemma. Zoo Interviews, SUPERSWEET, June 2009.
  11. ^ Matt & Kim performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  12. ^ The Official NBA Live 10 Soundtrack[dead link]
  13. ^ The Official FIFA Soccer 10 Soundtrack[dead link]
  14. ^ "Need for Speed NITRO Goes Gold". Ea.com. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
  15. ^ "The Sims 3 World Adventures Gets an All-Star Soundtrack - PC News at IGN". Uk.pc.ign.com. 2009-10-13. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
  16. ^ "Matt & Kim Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
  17. ^ "Matt & Kim Album & Song Chart History - Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
  18. ^ "Matt & Kim Album & Song Chart History - Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
  19. ^ "Matt & Kim Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
  20. ^ "Matt & Kim Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
  21. ^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum - January 10, 2011: "Daylight" certified awards". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
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