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Earn a free pair of tickets to select shows this summer
Greetings! Matthew Sweet will soon be touring through the Midwest and East Coast and we need volunteers to flyer in the markets below. If you are interested in being a street team member to help distribute posters and flyers in your town, please email: matthewsweetteam@gmail.com Here are the details: 1. We will give volunteers a free pair of tickets. 2.… Read more →
A special benefit concert for Ivan Julian
During most of the nineties Ivan Julian recorded and toured the world with Matthew as lead guitarist, earning him three Gold Record Awards. A special set of benefit shows will be held at City Winery NYC for Ivan Julian. Ivan Julian Fund The history of CBGB, Max’s Kansas City, No Wave, and the foreground of punk/rock ‘n roll come together for a pair of… Read more →
Interview: Blast Echo
Matthew was interviewed last month by BlastEcho while hard at work on putting together is Kickstarter-backed release. Through the course of the conversation over several days, Matthew had a tiny accident but he kept the conversation about the new record, reflections on life/love/music, and other contemplations, going. The tentatively titled Tomorrow Forever, is due out this summer. Sweet not only provides a… Read more →
Special 2-LP release of “Good Friend” for Record Store Day
Among the many great releases on Record Store Day, “Goodfriend” featuring home demos, session recordings and live performances will be released as a 2xLP vinyl. This pressing will be limited to 4,000 copies so be sure to visit your favorite record store to pick up a copy! Record Store Day is April 16, 2016. See the full list of releases… Read more →