THE MATINÉE IDLES
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OUT 2026
"Kevin Barry aka 'The Matinee Idles' has produced a beautifully soulful and odd record that burrows its way into your mind through its sheer relentlessness..."
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"Kevin Barry paints startling images through his mutated trip-hop/funk soundscapes and they keep you guessing..."
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the matinée idles live set up:
Kevin Barry Lead VOX/Guitar
Paddy Lyons Lead Guitar
Doug Sheridan Drums
Gordon Sheridan Bass
Ray Beggan Synth
"Take the time to listen to this record, give it its due and reap the rewards..."
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"It’s almost as if Ian Curtis has lived on and has been collecting obscure Parliament B-sides..."
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"It goes beyond comparison, it sounds new and it sounds like breaking ground. It’s a joy – a slow burning and earned joy – but a joy nonetheless..."
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BBC FreshontheNet
"Wonderful" Is a beautiful flowing intro bathed in strings before Kevin Barry aka The Matinée Idles comes in with soothing vocals. Formed in Dublin,the name came from Kevin’s love of film. He released his second Matinée Idles album A Festival Of Colours – which received rave reviews – on his own record label 4 Cats, the Bird & the Baby. Kevin then went on and signed a 3 year licensing deal with a U.S. publishing company who have placed songs in films including Brokeback Mountain and A Beautiful Mind… The Song Wonderful was shortlisted for the ABC remake of "Bonnie & Clyde" Starring Emile Hirsch & Holliday Grainger!
"..a record that must go down as one of the most different and artistic efforts to come out of Ireland in a long, long time..." - GoldenPlec.com
© 2020 Kevin Barry AKA the matinée idles
all songs written engineered & produced by Kevin Barryles