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Flab Mag: Interview with Matthew Embree about ME&LP
Chez Raymond, an EP by ME&LP of six disparate but complimentary songs crafted by Matthew Embree (RX Bandits) and Lisa Papineau (Big Sir), is a sentimental homage to the joys of collaboration and musical experimentation. The styles veer from lilting Flamenco on the EP opener Quatro to rolling country-folk on EP closer – a tune Embree calls “a joke” (it’s not) – Right On Down the Line with some pseudo Afro-pop and indie balladeering in between. Understand, there are no false notes to be found anywhere on this EP. This is owed in part to Lisa Papineau’s vast body of work traversing many genres and her obvious skill at creating compelling vocal instrumentations. Add to the mix the soulful voice of Matt Embree and you have a satisfying first beginning to what I hope is a long-term project.
I sat down with Matthew Embree for a brief Q&A when RX Bandits played in Sacramento on the farewell tour. I had no idea who he was or that he is very much loved and his band is popular with the kids. But I had listened to Chez Raymond at least 100 times by then so this interview is about that project.
FLABmag: I heard you met Lisa at an art opening and immediately knew you had to collaborate with her, but what was the context? Did you hear her sing or did you shake hands and it was an immediate connection?
Matthew Embree: No, I heard her sing first in the band Big Sir with Juan (Aldrete) from The Mars Volta and I thought she was just amazing and is obviously incredibly talented. Her voice just struck me, you know?
ME&LP debut Video “La Belle Tocade” - Chez Raymond Album Out August 9
me&LP is Matthew Embree and Lisa Papineau. Together they have created a stunning debut release called Chez Raymond. We are very happy to announce we will be releasing these songs via Sargent House August 9, 2011.
Check out the first video for La Belle Tocade
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me&LP Debut Release Chez Raymond
me&LP is Matthew Embree and Lisa Papineau. Together they have created a stunning debut release called Chez Raymond. We are very happy to announce we will be releasing these songs via Sargent House in late July 2011. Stay tuned for more news and to hear what they have been up to. We love it when we introduce our artists then watch them play together. me&LP and their beauty Chez Raymond is just the beginning of another great offspring from the house’s family of musicians. Go make friends.
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ZYZXX Podcast Feature : Lisa Papineau - New Track with Matt Embree
Lisa Papineau chats it up with Jennifer Hitchcock founder of the Zine ZYZXX which is now a Podcast and this is their debut episode! A very special treat in there is a brand new not yet released track from the upcoming EP called ME & LP that is Matthew Embree & Lisa Papineau together. Sargent House will be releasing the EP this summer and it’s a real beauty. You can download the Podcast HERE from Itunes or you can stream it HERE. Enjoy (Impatient? jump to start at around 3:00 minutes in for the music and interview start)
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Good Old War’s Headline Tour w/ ME & LP on West Coast Starts 11/16
We are delighted to announce that Good Old War will be doing a West Coast and East Coast headlining tour in November/ December. Joining them on the west coast shows will be label mates Matthew Embree & Lisa Papineau performing in their new group together ME & LP. On the East Coast will be Levi Lowrey. Make sure to get tickets in advance and always check with the venues for exact start times.
GOOD OLD WAR LIVE
16 Nov – San Diego, CA @ Anthology *
17 Nov – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew *
18 Nov – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill *
19 Nov – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour *
21 Nov – Denver, CO @ Soiled Dove
09 Dec – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground **
10 Dec – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall **
11 Dec – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall **
13 Dec – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar **
14 Dec – Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s **
16 Dec – Brooklyn, NY @ Bell House **
17 Dec – Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place **
18 Dec – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues – Cambridge Room **
20 Dec – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar **
31 Dec - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA - New Years Eve Show w/ special guests
* w/ special guest ME & LP
** w/ special guest Levi Lowrey
COS Reviews: ME&LP “Chez Raymond”
ME & LP is a pretty straightforward name for a band, considering the members’ names are Matthew Embree and Lisa Papineau. Taking into consideration the duo’s respective backgrounds, Rx Bandits and Big Sir (with work on Air and M83 records as well), though, the situation becomes a little less direct. What kind of sound could be expected from mixing a member of The Sound of Animals Fighting and an ethereal vocalist/film scorer? Minimalist, restrained, and mellow probably were not the first words to come to mind, but that’s what the delightful Chez Raymond EP gives us, and as it progresses through its six tracks, it proves to be the gift that keeps on giving.
ME&LP debut New Track “Bonnie Says..” DL On RCRD LBL
Matthew Embree and Lisa Papineau, two musicians with quite the pedigree between them (Rx Bandits and Big Sir, plus contributions to Air and M83, respectively), have joined forces in the shape of ME & LP. An unexpected pairing with backgrounds that could have landed them anywhere on the map, the surprising result is all the more satisfying. “Bonnie Says (No Shitty Ride)” has a dance groove at its core, maracas and some well-placed plucking creating a nice foil to Embree’s seasoned crooning. Papineau’s part does much the same, offering an airy, playful flair with parallels to Thao & Mirah’s latest at times. And just as with that dream team, ME & LP showcase the mark of a worthy match-up, pushing each other successfully into new terrain. The LP, Chez Raymond, is out August 9 on Sargent House.
Songwriters On Process Interview : Matthew Embree
Matthew Embree, RX Bandits, Love You Moon, ME&LP
The RX Bandits sound fuses elements of rock, reggae, ska, and jazz. Their multi-dimensional approach should come as no surprise, though, once you understand the creative process of songwriter Matt Embree. He writes all the time, and not just songs: Embree is an avid poet. And like any good poet, he finds inspiration everywhere. He doesn’t necessarily seek out inspiration, but he puts himself in situations where it comes easily: he’s gone on a 2,000 mile motorcycle ride, and he’s hitchhiked all throughout Central America. When you engage with your environment as much as Embree does - whether it’s the physical environment of the wilderness or the people in a small village in Costa Rica - inspiration is easy to come by. And the songs that are the product of that creative process are rich in their influences.
RX Bandits are now on their farewell summer tour, though according to band member Steve Choi, they aren’t breaking up. Rather, they are just doing their last tour. So have no fear, RX Bandits fans, they will not disappear. Read my interview with Matt Embree after the video.
What other creative outlets do you have besides songwriting?
I do a lot of writing. I write poetry and short stories and just a lot of stream of consciousness stuff. I’ve written a bunch of books of poetry that I mainly read to friends or women I’m in love with who will appreciate it. But most of it is just for me. I’ve been approached to have one of the books published, and a few of my poems have been published in compilations.