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Posted inMusic

Bossa IV main man Matthew McGarry reinvigorates his indie-rock sound after a brush with deafness

by Leor Galil October 3, 2019August 18, 2021

Singer-songwriter Matthew McGarry caught my ear in 2012 with the charming, unruffled indie-rock tunes he released as Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning. By 2015 he’d dropped that name in favor of Bossa IV, and it’s been a pleasure to hear him refine his laid-back style of rock. But the whole project could’ve come to an end […]

Posted inBlogs

Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning’s front man returns with a new album and name

by Leor Galil May 6, 2015August 18, 2021

Matthew McGarry charmed us a few years ago with Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning, and although he’s ditched that name he’s kept his well-worn indie rock intact.

Posted inMusic

The Year in Review: Music

by Peter Margasak, Philip Montoro, Kevin Warwick, Leor Galil, Miles Raymer and Monica Kendrick December 26, 2012August 19, 2021

Six Reader writers, 12 months, 30 picks, and no generic “top tens”

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning, “Slow Cloud”

by Leor Galil May 21, 2012August 19, 2021

Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning heads west with “Slow Cloud”

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