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Matador Records
NameMatador Records
ParentBeggars Group
Founded1989
FounderChris Lombardi
GenreIndie rock, Alternative rock

Matador Records is an American independent record label founded in 1989 by Chris Lombardi and Patrick Amory. The label is known for releasing music by Pavement, Sonic Youth, and Guided by Voices, among other influential indie rock bands. Matador Records has been associated with the Beggars Group, a conglomerate of independent record labels that also includes Rough Trade Records, 4AD, and XL Recordings. Over the years, the label has released music by a wide range of artists, including Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, and Sleater-Kinney.

● History

Matador Records was founded in 1989 by Chris Lombardi and Patrick Amory in New York City. The label's early releases included music by Pavement, Superchunk, and Sebadoh, all of which were associated with the lo-fi and indie rock movements of the time. In the early 1990s, Matador Records released music by Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., and Hüsker Dü, further establishing the label's reputation as a hub for innovative and influential rock music. The label has also been associated with the Merge Records label, which was founded by Superchunk's Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance. Matador Records has released music by a wide range of artists, including Belle and Sebastian, The Fall, and Teenage Fanclub.

● Artists

Matador Records has released music by a diverse range of artists, including Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, and Sleater-Kinney. The label has also been associated with Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, who have both released solo material on the label. Other notable artists who have released music on Matador Records include Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard, Pavement's Stephen Malkmus, and Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch. The label has also released music by The New Pornographers, Spoon, and Interpol, among others. Matador Records has been praised for its support of innovative and experimental artists, including Animal Collective, Fucked Up, and Savages.

● Discography

Matador Records has released a wide range of albums and singles over the years, including Pavement's Slanted and Enchanted, Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation, and Guided by Voices' Bee Thousand. The label has also released music by Cat Power, including her critically-acclaimed album The Greatest. Other notable releases on the label include Yo La Tengo's I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One, Sleater-Kinney's Dig Me Out, and Belle and Sebastian's If You're Feeling Sinister. Matador Records has also released music by The Fall, including their album The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall. The label's discography also includes releases by Teenage Fanclub, Superchunk, and Dinosaur Jr..

● Sublabels

Matador Records has several sublabels, including True Panther Sounds and Ribbon Music. True Panther Sounds was founded in 2004 and has released music by Girls, Tanlines, and Delorean. Ribbon Music was founded in 2012 and has released music by John Maus, Glasser, and Olga Bell. Matador Records has also been associated with the Beggars Group's other sublabels, including Rough Trade Records' Rough Trade Singles Club and 4AD's Rough Trade imprint. The label has also released music on its Matador Direct imprint, which was established in 2010.

● Awards and Recognition

Matador Records has received widespread critical acclaim and has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. The label was named Independent Label of the Year at the 2011 Music Week Awards and has been nominated for several Grammy Awards. Matador Records has also been recognized by Pitchfork Media, which has named several of the label's releases as among the Best Albums of the 1990s and Best Albums of the 2000s. The label has also been praised by NME, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. Matador Records has been associated with several notable music festivals, including Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, and SXSW. The label has also been recognized for its support of innovative and experimental artists, including Animal Collective, Fucked Up, and Savages, who have all been nominated for Polaris Music Prize awards. Category:Record labels

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