Kimya Dawson & Matty Pop Chart Split CD

Released in 2006, this split CD captures Kimya Dawson during a prolific period of her solo career, following the hiatus of The Moldy Peaches. The EP is a collaboration with Matty Pop Chart (the project of Matty Luv), though Dawson’s tracks remain some of her most sought-after rarities. Sonically, the album is the epitome of the anti-folk movement: it rejects the 'professional' polish of mainstream folk in favor of a lo-fi, bedroom-recorded aesthetic. The track 'My Mom' is a centerpiece of her catalog, showcasing her ability to turn specific, personal anecdotes into universal emotional touchstones. The recording is characterized by its 'dry' mix - vocals and acoustic guitar are front and center with almost no reverb, creating an effect of the artist sitting directly across from the listener. Critically, it is viewed as a vital artifact of the Olympia and NYC underground scenes, bridging the gap between punk's DIY ethics and folk's storytelling traditions.