PRESS — Interbellum

"Dead Pets, Old Griefs is as gorgeous as it is weird"

The National . AE

Karl MattarFebruary 25, 2020

Profile: Emerging acts

Revista Indie (Spain)

Karl MattarOctober 24, 2019

"The simple yet evocative video perfectly compliments the sparse, fragmented themes of the song. "

Scene Noise

Karl MattarOctober 24, 2019

"A haunting music video"

Beehype

Karl MattarOctober 24, 2019

Interview

Arab News

Karl MattarOctober 24, 2019

Interview

Beirut Today

Karl MattarOctober 24, 2019

"Ready to Dissolve" Video Premiere

The 405

Karl MattarSeptember 25, 2019

Named one of the best 15 Lebanese alternative releases

The Wire

Karl MattarJanuary 23, 2019

"A lovely little record"

Gold Flake Paint

Karl MattarJanuary 12, 2019

Dead Pets, Old Griefs mentioned as a "release that deserves a listen"

Magic, Revue Pop Moderne (French)

Karl MattarJanuary 12, 2019

Dead Pets, Old Griefs named one of the best Lebanese albums of 2018

Beehype

Karl MattarJanuary 6, 2019

Dead Pets, Old Griefs named one of the 50 Best Middle Eastern Albums of 2018

Scene Noise

Karl MattarDecember 27, 2018

Dead Pets, Old Griefs named one of the top alternative albums from the Arab world in 2018

Arab News

Karl MattarDecember 20, 2018

"A staggering work from a name worth remembering"

Heartbreaking Bravery

Karl MattarDecember 9, 2018

"Ready to Dissolve is a wonderful slice of downbeat indie guitar pop"

Doubtful Sounds

Karl MattarNovember 29, 2018

“Dead Pets, Old Griefs is a real find, an insider's tip that has earned a lot of publicity.”

Lie In The Sound (German)

Karl MattarNovember 12, 2018

"Interbellum's songs are driven by a poppy lo-fi sound, exciting songwriting, a dose of dissonance and lots of little catchy hooks."

I Can Guarantee (German)

Karl MattarNovember 7, 2018

“A dizzying kaleidoscopic foray into memory, through 10 lo-fi pop rock gems”

Project Revolver

Josette KhalilNovember 7, 2018

Named one of GQ Middle East’s Five Middle Eastern Musicians To Check Out (2018)

GQ Middle East

Josette KhalilNovember 7, 2018

"The effect is that of a music box grown sentient, breaking from the programmed jingle to communicate more sincerely, with human heart."

Various Small Flames

Josette KhalilNovember 7, 2018