Cibo Matto

Cibo Matto

Cibo Matto and friends
Solid Sound Festival, 2015
Background information
Origin New York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active 1994–2002, 2011–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website yeahbasicallycibomatto.com
Members
Past members

Cibo Matto (pronounced [ˈtʃiːbo ˈmatto], Italian for "crazy food") is a New York City-based band formed by two Japanese women, Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori, in 1994.[5] Initially, the lyrics in their songs were primarily concerned with food,[1] before expanding into broader subject matter following the addition of Sean Lennon, Timo Ellis, and Duma Love to the band, showcased on their second studio album.[6]

While the two founding members of the group are Japanese expatriates,[5] the group initially did not gain nearly as large a following in Japan as it did in the United States. However, according to Billboard, their first album Viva! La Woman sold 20,000 copies in Japan despite the fact that the group sang in English. Success in the U.S. was notably larger with over 74,000 copies sold.[7] Over time, the group's following in Japan grew, which resulted in their signing to Japanese record label Commmons in 2014.[8]

After close to 10 years spent pursuing other work, Honda and Hatori reunited as Cibo Matto in 2011, playing a series of concerts and recording new material, which culminated in the release of their third studio album Hotel Valentine on February 14, 2014.[9]Hotel Valentine peaked at number 168 on the Billboard 200.[10]

History

Viva! La Woman: 1994–1996

After working together in the noise rock band Leitoh Lychee,[11] Miho Hatori and Yuka Honda formed Cibo Matto in 1994[5] with Honda as the instrumentalist and Hatori as the vocalist (although occasionally Honda sang and Hatori contributed instrumentally).[1] In 1995, Cibo Matto released a self titled EP on El Diablo Records. The EP caught the attention of Warner Bros. Records, which signed Cibo Matto later in the year. Through Warner Bros. the duo released its first major album, Viva! La Woman.[1] Cibo Matto is an Italian phrase that translates to "Crazy Food" and many of the tracks from Viva! La Woman, which was produced by Mitchell Froom, featured lyrics related to food, including "Know Your Chicken", "Apple", and "Birthday Cake".[1] The album's first single, "Sugar Water", was a modest college radio and dance hit. The song was accompanied by an innovative split screen music video that was directed by Michel Gondry, where each side showed the same footage—one side going forward, and one backward, meeting mid-song.[12] After the music videos for "Know Your Chicken" and "Sugar Water" enjoyed success on MTV, Cibo Matto made appearances on various television shows such as Oddville, Viva Variety, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. "Birthday Cake" was heavily featured in the video game Jet Set Radio Future. in 1996, Cibo Matto contributed "Águas De Março (Waters of March)" to the AIDS benefit album Silencio=Muerte: Red Hot + Latin, which was produced by the Red Hot Organization.

Stereo ★ Type A: 1997–2001

In 1997, Cibo Matto released a new EP entitled Super Relax,[1] which would complete the line-up by introducing new members Sean Lennon and Timo Ellis with Duma Love joining soon thereafter.[5][1] In 1998 Lennon released his debut solo album Into the Sun, which featured Hatori ("Into the Sun", "Sean's Theme") and Ellis ("Mystery Juice", "Home", "Spaceship"). Into the Sun was produced and inspired by Honda (whom Lennon was dating at the time).[13] Honda, Hatori, Ellis and Love appeared in the closing scene of the video for Lennon's single "Home". Cibo Matto went on to release its second album Stereo ★ Type A in 1999.[5][1] Although it was a departure from the much-loved sound of Viva! La Woman, Stereo ★ Type A was well received by music critics.[14]

2002: Hiatus

Cibo Matto continued to play live and tour until disbanding in 2002.[5] Honda said: "We felt the need to move to the next step. It was a healthy decision, though it was sad at the same time. Things just need to grow out of things sometimes." All of the members of Cibo Matto went on to release solo material.[5]

2011 reunion and Hotel Valentine

Cibo Matto announced its reunion on March 18, 2011, to perform as part of a benefit concert for victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The concert, which took place on March 27 at Columbia University in New York City, also included Yoko Ono, John Zorn, Sonic Youth, and Mike Patton. Following the success of this show, a second was added, this time featuring the Plastic Ono Band and Patti Smith along with Cibo Matto.[15]

The group appeared at the Hollywood Bowl on June 26, 2011, for another benefit, alongside Yellow Magic Orchestra.[16]

On May 16, 2011, Cibo Matto announced its US reunion tour titled "Yeah, Basically Cibo Matto" with a tour Web site and promotional video.[17] During the concerts, the band reportedly spoke about a new studio album that was to be released in 2012. On July 17, 2012, the band announced it would be opening for Wilco at one of its shows. The band's current live lineup includes Yuko Araki on drums.

On June 15, 2013, the band played the Meltdown Festival in London and announced that its new album would be released in 2014. While the performance also featured Yoko Ono on "Know Your Chicken", the group also played new songs titled "MFN", "Check In", and "Tenth Floor Ghost Girl".[18] On December 11, Pitchfork reported that Hotel Valentine would be released on February 14, 2014 (Valentine's Day), and that Cibo Matto had shared its music video for "MFN".[9] Hotel Valentine peaked at number 168 on the Billboard 200.[10]

In 2014, the band signed with Japanese label Commmons.[8] This new relationship resulted in several live dates in Japan including Summer Sonic Festival 2014[19] and shows at Blue Note Jazz Club Nagoya[20] and Blue Note Jazz Club Toyko.[21]

In September 2014, Cibo Matto announced their Fall Flavor Tour and the release of their newest music video with a teaser. Rioux opened for multiple US shows. Nels Cline (of Wilco) also performed with the group on tour.[22] The music video for "Déjà Vu" was released on September 18, 2014 in collaboration with New York City-based director Jean Claude Billmaier and creative house Marabigo. Pitchfork Media identified the video as "a colorful, datamosh-y new video",[23] and Spin as a "stylish bubblegum pop-meets-digital-disaster (intentional)."[24]

Band members

Timeline

Grand Royal involvement

Although Cibo Matto was represented by Warner Bros. Records, they were also considered to be a major part of the Grand Royal Records family.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Collections

Music videos

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ankeny, Jason. "Cibo Matto | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
  2. ↑ Young, John (February 13, 2014). "NYC Art-Pop Fixtures Cibo Matto Return With the Charmingly Unnerving ‘Hotel Valentine’". Spin. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ Martins, Chris (December 11, 2013). "Cibo Matto Return With Wild New ‘MFN’ Video, Album News". Spin. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ Phares, Heather. "Cibo Matto - Viva! La Woman". Allmusic. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Cibo Matto – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
  6. ↑ "Barnes & Noble - Cibo Matto Interview". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
  7. ↑ Bell, Carrie. "Warner Bros. Positions Cibo Matto To Break Its 'Stereotype'". Billboard: 13. 1 May 1999.
  8. 1 2 http://www.commmons.com/commmonsmart/index.html
  9. 1 2 "Cibo Matto Announces Hotel Valentine, First Album in 15 Years, Share "MFN" Video". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  10. 1 2 "Cibo Matto - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  11. ↑ Bogdanov, Vladimir (2001). All music guide to electronica: the definitive guide to electronic music. Backbeat Books. ISBN 0-87930-628-9.
  12. ↑ "Split Screen - Cibo Matto—Sugar Water". Splitscreen.us. 2005-07-04. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
  13. ↑ HILBURN, ROBERT. "Q & A: Sean Lennon; Karma Boy". Los Angeles Times. 18 May 1998.
  14. ↑ "Stereotype A - Cibo Matto". W. Dire Wolff. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Cibo Matto: The Interview - Time Out Tokyo". Timeout.jp. 2011-04-03. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
  16. ↑ "Big in Japan: Yellow Magic Orchestra & Cibo Matto". Hollywood Bowl. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
  17. ↑ "Yeah, Basically Cibo Matto Tour 2011". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
  18. ↑ Wilks, Jon. "Cibo Matto at Meltdown: A Review". The Autojubilator. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  19. ↑ http://www.summersonic.com/2014/lineup/060.html?a=t1
  20. ↑ http://www.japantimes.co.jp/events/2014/07/06/music-guide/pop-rock-music-guide/cibo-matto-blue-note-nagoya/#.VMKzDsZH2u4
  21. ↑ http://www.japantimes.co.jp/events/2014/07/06/music-guide/pop-rock-music-guide/cibo-matto-blue-note-tokyo/#.VMKylcZH2u4
  22. ↑ Rodgers, Patrick (2014-09-16). "Cibo Matto Feat. Nels Cline w/Rioux Tonight at Exit/In". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2014-09-20.
  23. ↑ Corban, Goble (2014-09-24). "Cibo Matto Share Video for "Deja Vu"". Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  24. ↑ Stuts, Colin (2014-09-24). "Cibo Matto Digitize the Streets of New York in Their Deja Vu Video". Retrieved 2014-09-28.

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