The Legal Matters

The Legal Matters feature three notable figures on the Midwest power pop scene: Keith Klingensmith (Hippodrome, the Phenomenal Cats), Andy Reed (An American Underdog), and Chris Richards (Hippodrome, the Phenomenal Cats, Chris Richards & the Subtractions). The trio came together in early 2013. The Legal Matters -- a reference to the Who, a shared love -- recorded their debut album in just six days during the coldest and snowiest winter in Michigan's history. The self-titled album, released by Klingensmith's Futureman label in 2014, won enthusiastic reviews and spawned two follow-ups, 2016's Conrad and 2021's Chapter Three. ~ Mark Deming