Matt & Kim Not a lot of subtlety here, as this Brooklyn duo pairs ’80s synth-pop rhythms with a pop-punk ethos and a high-octane (and high-fructose, given their fondness for food fights) live show to create danceable mayhem. Matt Johnson’s bubbly melodies and the hyper-kinetic beats of (adorable) drummer Kim Schifino create a simple framework for songs about … well, it doesn’t matter what they’re about, does it? The idea here is fun and from that standpoint M&K fulfill the mission statement. With MSTRKRFT and A-Trak. The Forum
This article appears in Jun 30 – Jul 7, 2009.
