“A Fantastic debut, Matinee is too good for afternoon shows and will soon be the main event, more than copyists but future masters of the style”

- Chris Philips BRFM Radio -

“Killers style pop rock from the finds of the festival, Italian Quartet Matinee” NOTW @ Haddow Festival / Edinburgh

- Keith Smith -

"...the band is a victim of musical fashion, in a world where R ‘n’ B is flavour of the decade and rock has never been more uncool, bands like Matinee are struggling. Do they play it safe for moderate sales, or explore new music horizons and never get exposure? In this sense, ‘City Lifestyle’ is probably the best type of rock we can hope for."

- Matt East Live Music Scene -