Matweeds - "Stay"


Matweeds are one of those great forgotten Boston bands. The band was formed in 1987 by Jerry Lahane after the Dogmatics broke up. They opened for the Ramones and recorded at the legendary Fort Apache, but never released any music. That changes in March when Rum Bar Records puts out the never before released album from Matweeds. If you're dying to hear what they sound like, you can check out a single, "Stay." This is going to be one of those difficult to define songs, because it's almost a lot of things but isn't quite any of them. It's a little too mellow to be punk or garage rock, although it's definitely both of those. It might be power pop, but there isn't quite that power needed. It's a lot more melodic than I would have expected, with multiple singers throughout, so it's almost like Bang Camaro before Bang Camaro. "Stay" is a great rock and roll song that is basically timeless, and if you're a fan of power pop or garage rock coming out of Boston at any time, this one is for you.

You can listen to "Stay" below. Hooligans in the Vestibule is due out March 17 on Rum Bar Records, and can be pre-ordered through Bandcamp

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