Matinèe have been the ufficial tribute band of Franz Ferdinand. The name was given by the band itself that wanted to know them and have them as guests for a whole day in the backstage of the Traffic Festival of Torino.

Even Kapranos quotes the band on the english magazine "Q" as the best italian Tribute Band which has ever rapresented Franz Ferdinand.

But Matinèe are above all a brave band that after a long maturation process and several dates in some of the most fashionable clubs of the middle Italy, chooses the inedited way of coming out with a first EP titled "The Modern EPness" wich gains a considerable succces, also thanks to the support of Music Force and Load Up Communication.

Advertisement has been valued by the videoclip "If you're gone", recorded by Stefano Bertelli and by the presence of 100 20-seconds spots on MTV Brandnew, 50 spots on MTV Pulse and a Backstage Live Special which already went on air on MatchMusic.

The videoclip hits it big and goes on air on many SKY channels, such as MusicBox, MatchMusic, Mtv Brandnew and RockTv. In addition to that a "Special" went on air on 22 private tvs of the 5 star circuit in the area of the "Non solo MTV" report, also on air on EcoTv.

The release of their second videoclip "Chain Reaction" and of the hononym album produced by Red House Recordings has been promoted thanks to the cooperation of Music Force on the Musicbox, All Music and Rock Tv Channels. A great work which anticipates their debut in the USA with many dates that go from New York through Philadelphia.

The rise of Matinèe is confirmed by the great overseas success.

In 2010 spring their real first EP comed out, followed by a new single video titled "Hercules", actually on air on main italian tvs like "Rete4" and "Music Box". "Hercules" video was recording in London: in fact United Kingdoms will be the next scene of Matinèe's over-border tour.