The New York Post published a new interview with Matthew. Read a part below.

PW: So what was your response when asked to play Simon?
Matthew: The minute I got the phone call, it was like “holy heck yes!” Actors talk about dreaming of playing Othello, but for me, it’s Simon. It’s the biggest deal to me – even the older records from the ’50s, they have my heart and to be a part of that legend is mind blowing.

PW: My favorite song of theirs is “Christmas Don’t Be Late.” What’s yours?
Matthew: Oh, yeah – that’s a no brainer. But if you really want to get on the fringe, there was a record called “Chipmunk Punk” in the early ’80s and that’s kind of what took the show into the more modern version that we know – they sing Blondie and the old punk songs.

PW: If you could tackle one song as Simon, what would it be?
Matthew: It’d be cool to chipmunk-ize “The Virgin Suicides” soundtrack. All this ethereal French music, I think that would be unique to listen to.

PW: Can you actually sing?
Matthew: On my website I have a series of 1980s TV theme songs that I’ve resung and arguably, I’ve probably got the worst voice on the planet. Maybe the second. You check it out, I think it’s pretty bad. I’ve got “Golden Girls” and “Cheers.” I’m not the best singer.

Full interview here

Thanks to Steph for sending us an email about this.