Matt Pond PA returns to Philly for Emblems 10 Year Anniversary Tour

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It’s hard to believe that an entire decade has gone by since indie alt/rock outfit and formerly-based-in-Philadelphian Matt Pond PA released the beloved LP Emblems; but alas, time flies.

In celebration of this occasion, Matt Pond will reattach the “PA” to his name and play Underground Arts Friday, May 2, joined by act The Lighthouse and the Whaler for the 10 year anniversary. Matt Pond has an armory of albums under his belt, but the acoustically driven, stripped down Emblems manages to strike a sentimental chord that has long withstood the test of time. With ten years of history attached to the record and a whole lot of talent, the show should be one for the books.

Released in 2004, Paste Magazine succinctly called Emblems, “a lush, haunting collection of superbly crafted chamber pop.” His folksie and mopey songs always seemed to touch the right late night chords, both emotionally and musically and to many fans, Emblems is his best work.

Tickets for the Underground Arts show go on sale this Friday, February 21st at Noon. You can purchase tickets here. Listen to the track “New Hampshire” from Emblems below. And in case you missed it, download Matt’s cover of Pink Floyd’s “Green Is The Colour” that he recorded with Andrew Kenny and Chris Hansen.