THE MATINEE WANNA BE PALS WITH “EDDIE VEDDER” ON NEW SINGLE
END OF SCENE B-SIDES EP DUE NOVEMBER 1
Who wouldn’t want to be friends with Eddie Vedder? That’s the playful question Vancouver’s Roots-Rock outfit, The Matinee, poses in their infectious new single “Eddie Vedder,” out TODAY. Dive into the track HERE and catch the vibrant, mind-bending LYRIC VIDEO below or right HERE. Co-produced with acclaimed producer Steve Dawson (Matt Andersen, Old Man Luedecke, Birds of Chicago), this release comes just in time for the one-year anniversary of their album Change of Scene and will be featured on their upcoming End of Scene B-Sides EP, dropping November 1st.
Frontman Matt Layzell shares: “We grew up listening to Pearl Jam. Their album TEN came out at a formative time in our lives, and watching the band continue to evolve and stick it out together has always been something to aspire to. I was in a bit of a rut, feeling like I was attracting nothing but bad luck. The kicker was my car breaking down after a road trip and having to fork out my whole tax return. I took a walk with my dog to the dog beach here in Vancouver and remembered the moment the trouble light came on, which was around the Vedder River. Vedder. Eddie Vedder. I don’t know why, but I just said it out loud, “I wish Eddie Vedder was a friend of mine”. I perked up quite a bit as I realized my day wasn’t so bad sitting on a log, watching the waves. I started thinking about the things I’d ask Eddie if he was there, just chewing the fat with me. Eddie, if you hear this song, let’s grab a coffee sometime—it’s on me.”
What’s The Story about the End of Scene B-Sides EP?
“We’ve been holding onto these songs for a while, and now feels like the perfect time to share them with you,” says the band. “When we were creating our 2023 album Change of Scene, we brought a lot of ideas to the table. Some of those ideas made it onto the album, but a few gems didn’t quite fit the final vibe.” End of Scene is a collection of those tracks—6 songs – co-produced with Steve Dawson – that didn’t make the cut, but the band believes they still deserve their moment. “As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of an album that’s close to our hearts, we’re excited to close this chapter with an EP that offers a glimpse into our more collaborative side. We hope you enjoy these songs as much as we do!”
The Matinee
End Of Scene
(Independent)
Release Date: November 1, 2024
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Background Photo Credit: Victoria Black
