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News Coming March 28 : Perfume Genius - 'Glory' ... Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) has announced his new album, Glory, coming out March 28th on long-time label home Matador …

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What is Matador Records?

Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of mainly indie rock, but also punk rock, experimental rock, alternative rock, and electronic acts. Matador was created in 1989 by Chris Lombardi in his New York City apartment. ...

Who owns Matador Records?

In 1996, Capitol Records purchased a 49 percent stake in Matador, which Lombardi and Cosloy bought back in 1999. Beggars Group purchased 50% of Matador in 2002 and took over the label's worldwide marketing. Over the years, the label has moved to larger and larger premises, and it now operates in both London and New York. ...

When did Matador start?

Matador first drew mainstream media attention and larger sales with the North American release of Teenage Fanclub ’s debut record, A Catholic Education in 1990. Other early releases that bolstered the label included Pavement 's debut studio album Slanted and Enchanted in 1992 and Liz Phair 's debut album, Exile in Guyville in 1993. ...

Where are Matador titles sold?

Over the years, the label has moved to larger and larger premises, and it now operates in both London and New York. Matador Europe supervises the promotion, sales and marketing of Matador titles in Europe. ...

Which Matador albums have been riaa certified gold?

Despite Matador's removal from the RIAA list, four of the label's albums have been certified Gold for sales of at least 500,000 units by the association: Exile in Guyville and Whip-Smart by Liz Phair and Turn on the Bright Lights and Antics by Interpol. Matador acquired True Panther Sounds as an imprint in 2009. ...

Who is Matador & why is he so popular?

The roster has grown with the label, and Matador has helped artists such as Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Solex, Pizzicato Five, Helium and the Arsonists reach audiences worldwide. [unreliable source] ...