Guitarist/keyboardist Matt Johnson and drummer Kim Schifino create the giddy, punk-peppered pop music of Matt and Kim. The two musicians (both of whom contribute vocals to the project) came together in 2004 while attending the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Two years later following a string of spring shows alongside Meneguar, the tender-hearted twosome began recording their debut album. The self-titled release was issued by the iHEARTCOMIX label in fall 2006 and several festival appearances (including stints at Lollapalooza and the Siren Music Festival) kept the band’s profile high in 2007. Matt and Kim continued touring throughout the following years taking a brief break to record material for their sophomore album. “Grand” appeared in early 2009 to critical acclaim. “Sidewalks” out in 2010 hit No. 3 on the Billboard charts and helped the group sell out two headlining tours. The band released its latest album “Lightning” on Oct. 2.

This second date takes place at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of show, and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 11. Buy tickets in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office or charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at www.statetheatreportland.com/.

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