Matador Records, the subject of this week’s song tab of independent record label recording artists, has had a somewhat curious 20 year history. Founded in 1989 by Chris Lombardi (who soon after teamed up with Gerard Cosloy, former manager of Homestead Records), Matador found unexpected success with two of the first bands signed to the label: Superchunk and Teenage Fan Club. Shortly thereafter, the label signed Pavement and Liz Phair, further solidifying their place as one of the premier indie... [Continue Reading]