West coast twin-brothers The Mattson 2 (Jared and Jonathon) cavort in an evolving soundscape that melds surf-guitar, jazz, rock and Raga elements.  They have a brand new album Agar, on Um Yeah Arts, a label run by surf/skate film director Thomas Campbell.  The album title evidently came from the gelatinous substance that binds and connects items in a petri dish (to simplify, it’s “Raga” backwards).  The guitar and drum duo are on an extensive US tour that will bring them to the Mercury Lounge in Goleta on October 18th.  Be there.

To get a feel for this dynamic duo, check out below the outstanding new track Dif Juz off their new album, which begins Interpol-ated, then Hosannas for a while, but with the Mattson’s own distinctive signature.  Afterwards, check out some of their older recordings (but especially the very impressive live recording of Man From Anamnesis).  Finally, at bottom is their video for Black Rain, a standout track off of their last album, Feeling Hands.

And then get ye to the Mercury Lounge on October 18th to check out this up and coming combo.

The Mattson 2 – Black Rain from matti kakkori on Vimeo.