Yuuki Matthews Re-Releasing ‘Teardrops,’ Discusses Relationship With Richard Swift

Multi-instrumentalist Yuuki Matthews remembers talking with his dear friend and fellow musician, Richard Swift, on iMessager years ago. Matthews had just ended a stint on the road with Sufjan Stevens. Feeling bummed and unsure of his next move, he explained his situation to his friend. But, as was usually the case with Swift, he had an answer. He had just run into James Mercer, front man for The Shins at a wedding, who said the band was in need of a keys player and bassist for the tour. All of a sudden, there was hope. Soon Matthews and Swift were on the road playing with Mercer and The Shins.