Matt & Kim

Matt & Kim, also styled Matt and Kim, are an indie pop duo from Brooklyn, United States, active since 2004. The group consists of Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino. Johnson provides vocals and keyboards, while Schifino plays drums and sings.

Career and releases

The duo release six studio albums: Matt & Kim (2006), Grand (2009), Sidewalks (2010), Lightning (2012), New Glow (2015) and Almost Everyday (2018). Their first album is released in 2006 and sells modestly, with much of its early circulation happening at live shows.

After the debut, they gain wider attention through touring and appearances at major festivals, including The Siren Music Festival and Lollapalooza. They sign with Fader Label for their second album, Grand, which they record in Matt’s childhood bedroom at his parents’ home in Vermont. The album includes “Lessons Learned”, for which the pair make a video in Times Square.

Later work

Sidewalks, released in 2010, is co-produced by Ben Allen, Oliver Strauss and Matt. It keeps the band’s upbeat, party-oriented style while drawing more strongly on hip-hop influences. The band support the album with headline tours in the United States, further touring in Europe, South America and Australia, and festival appearances including Big Day Out, Fuji, V and Ultra Music Festival. They also support Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance on selected dates.

In 2012, the duo release “Let’s Go” as a digital single before Lightning appears later that year. “Let’s Go” reaches number 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The album is followed by a US tour and the release of several videos and first-listen tracks, including “Now” and “It’s Alright”.

In 2015, they issue the single “Get It” ahead of New Glow, along with promotional videos for “Hey Now” and “Hoodie On”. New Glow is released in April 2015 with an in-store performance at Amoeba Music’s Hollywood store. Their sixth album, Almost Everyday, follows in 2018.

Style and labels

Matt & Kim are described as an indie dance duo, and their listed genre is indie pop. They have been associated with Matt & Kim Inc. and Matt & Kim Publishing.