Who? Childhood friends James (bass), Luke (guitar), Graham (drums), and Corey (vocals) concocted Stab the Matador in 2005 while still in high school in Westchester, NY. The Doctor EP, their pinch-hitting follow up to their 2005 self-titled debut, is currently available now via iTunes. When not making music, members of STM are currently pursuing degrees at various colleges throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

What's the Deal? Enthusiastic staccato guitar riffs coupled with dynamic percussive zeal drives Stab the Matador's high energy dance rock. Doctor's mini set features swaggering vocal stylings and infectious hooks more akin to new millennium dance revivalists the Rapture and the Killers, but select post-punk influences (Joy Division, the Feelies, Gang of Four) slightly echo throughout. From the sexy synth beats of "Africa" to the throbbing bass lines of "Red Light," STM build an increasingly inviting cadence with Luke's punchy guitar licks and Corey's strong, passionate vocals -- check out "Doctor" for more of STM's dance-tastic prescription. Though few and far between, the band's explosive live show is also not to be missed.

Fun Fact: "Low Rider," from their 2005 self-titled EP, is featured on the soundtrack for Sony's MLB '06.

Now Hear This:
Stab the Matador - "Africa" DOWNLOAD MP3

On the Web:
Stab the Matador at MySpace
stabthematador.com

Talk: Will you make an appointment with Stab the Matador's Doctor?