Matt and Kim released their first album, Matt & Kim, on October 26, 2006. The album sold modestly, primarily at live shows. Many indie fans praised their music, and the two gained popularity through their many outgoing tours. Following the release of their first album, Matt and Kim began playing high profile music festivals, such as The Siren Music Festival and Lollapalooza. The duo signed with Fader Label and their second album, Grand, recorded in Matt's childhood bedroom at his parents' home in Vermont, was released on January 20, 2009. A video for one of the album's highlights, "Lessons Learned", in which the duo strips nude in Times Square, was shot during a very cold winter day in February 2009.
On November 2, 2010, the duo released their third album, Sidewalks. Co-produced by Ben Allen, Oliver Strauss and Matt, the album as a whole adopted a more refined, yet dense hip-hop influence in comparison to the previous two, while still maintaining the upbeat and party-esque style they are known for. Matt and Kim headlined two U.S. tours in support, in Fall 2010 and again during May/June 2011. They also played numerous festivals including Australia's Big Day Out, Japan's Fuji and V in the UK. In addition, they played at many American colleges, worked extensively through Europe and South America and, in Fall 2011, they supported Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance on select dates. Although not officially released as a single, the song "Good for Great" received significant airplay in some markets, and was ranked #65 on Boston station WFNX's Top 101 of 2011 list.
On June 22, 2012, Matt and Kim issued a brand new track, "Let's Go" as a digital single, meanwhile, the band put finishing touches on their fourth full length album, Lightning, released on October 2, 2012. The single, "Let's Go", peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. On June 25, 2012, the duo uploaded a video to their YouTube channel featuring ball handler Pat the Roc performing basketball tricks as "Let's Go" plays in full. Then on September 4, 2012, the duo released a lyric video for another new song on the album, "Now". On October 1, 2012, "Overexposed", "Not That Bad", "Much Too Late", "Ten Dollars I Found", "Tonight", "It's Alright", "I Said" and "I Wonder" were released on YouTube as official first listens. Matt and Kim premiered their official music video for "Let's Go" via the Funny or Die website in November.
The full-length album got a digital/CD/vinyl release on October 2, 2012 and the band began their official US Fall Lightning Tour the next day in Burlington, Vermont. On February 5, 2013, Matt and Kim kicked off their US tour with Passion Pit. While on tour, the official music video for "It's Alright" was released on February 25, 2013, featuring Matt and Kim in a choreographed dance routine in bed. In March 2013 Matt and Kim wrapped their US tour and performed at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Florida before heading to Australia for a three-week tour at the end of April.
In May, Matt and Kim announced their touring schedule for summer 2013, starting with a show at the Great GoogaMooga in Brooklyn, NY on May 18, 2013. In June, Matt and Kim performed at Free Press Summer Fest, Sandy Parts Festival, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Firefly Music Festival, Summerfest and Party in the Park. In July, they played at the Keloha Music & Arts Fest and the Forecastle Festival. In August, they played at Lollapalooza in Chicago. In October, they played at Corona Capital, in Mexico City.
On January 13, 2015, Matt and Kim released the single "Get It" in promotion of their fifth album. Along with this, they also released Spring tour dates, an album pre-order, and a lyric video to accompany the single. "Get It" received mixed reviews from fans as it ventures away from their past DIY sound. On February 10, 2015 Matt and Kim released the promotional video for the single "Hey Now" through their official VEVO Youtube account. On February 24, 2015, the band released "Hoodie On" through their official VEVO account. On April 7, 2015, Matt and Kim released the full album and held an in store performance at Amoeba Music's Hollywood store to celebrate.
Ice Melts
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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Broken bricks and salty air
Sleeping on the ground
Grasses much greener from down here
Ceilings falling down
I hold my hands up high
Ceilings falling down
I gave, I took, I try
Ice melts all around me
Water down me, we'll
Water down me
We'll never be
Ice melts all around me
Together we will
Together we will
Make it freeze
Hold my hands up high
And shout out all my dumb demands
Feet tap what I say
But it sounds
Why you in a stance?
Ceilings falling down
I hold my hands up high
Ceilings falling down
I gave, I took, I try
Ice melts all around me
Water down me, we'll
Water down me
We'll never be
Ice melts all around me
Together we will
Together we will
Make it freeze
Searching for my left shoe in a pile of only right
Ice melts quickly, don't forget me!
It's bright out there, I'm wearing white.
Ceilings are falling down,
It's time to run and hide.
Ceilings falling down,
I stood and watched inside.
Ice melts all around me
Water down me, we'll
Water down me
We'll never be
Ice melts all around me
Together we will
Together we will
Make it freeze
Make it freeze
Ice melts all around me
Water down me, we'll
Water down me
We'll never be
Ice melts all around me
Together we will
Together we will
Make it freeze
Make it freeze
The lyrics of the song "Ice Melts" by Matt & Kim seem to describe a difficult situation where things are falling apart and the singer feels like they are sleeping on the ground. Despite the brokenness, however, the singer tries to hold their hands up high and give and take what they can to make things better. The metaphor of the ice melting all around them signifies change and the potential for renewal, as the water can be frozen again if they work together.
The themes of this song seem to center around navigating tough times and finding resilience in the face of challenges. The image of ceilings falling down and searching for a lost shoe seem to indicate a sense of chaos and disarray, but the singer refuses to be defeated. They hold their hands up high, shout out their needs, and tap their feet to make their voice heard. The repetition of the line "Together we will make it freeze" underscores the importance of teamwork and mutual support in getting through hard times.
Overall, "Ice Melts" seems to be a hopeful song about finding strength and support in the face of adversity. Despite the chaos and brokenness of the world around us, the singer believes that things can be rebuilt and renewed with hard work and a willingness to come together.
Line by Line Meaning
Ceilings falling down
The world seems to be crumbling and falling apart
Broken bricks and salty air
Debris and the odors of destruction permeate the air
Sleeping on the ground
The situation is so tumultuous that one can hardly find a place to rest
Grasses much greener from down here
Despite the chaos, there are glimpses of beauty in unexpected places
I hold my hands up high
Trying to remain positive in the midst of chaos and uncertainty
I gave, I took, I try
Persevering through adversity and giving it one's best effort
Ice melts all around me
The metaphorical chill that has surrounded the singer is thawing
Water down me, we'll
The thawing is a gradual process that is affecting everyone
We'll never be
Resolving to leave behind past strife and pain
Together we will
Unification and working together is the path forward
Make it freeze
Looking to the future and seeking to maintain the sense of togetherness that has been found
Feet tap what I say But it sounds Why you in a stance?
A recognition of misunderstanding despite effort at clear communication
Searching for my left shoe in a pile of only right
Frustration and confusion over something that should be simple
It's bright out there, I'm wearing white.
Optimism and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstance
It's time to run and hide.
The situation has escalated and is now requiring drastic action
I stood and watched inside.
Reflecting on past actions and how they may have contributed to current problems
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIMBERLY ANN SCHIFINO, MATTHEW WESLEY JOHNSON
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