The Matches talk hiatus in new song
The Matches have put a postscript on their recent indefinite hiatus with a song performed by vocalist Shawn Harris. You can click Read More for the…
July 14, 2009

The Matches on indefinite hiatus
Oakland, CA-based pop/punk outfit The Matches have announced an indefinite hiatus. The band, which previously collaborated with songwriters like Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Nick Hexum, Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) and John Feldmann (Goldfinger), made the announcement: We've spent 2009 soul searching, as a group and separately, starting new projects and having lives outside…
July 10, 2009

Bad Religion sells one shoe for Keep a Breast foundation
It might be a little odd, but legendary punk band, Bad Religion is selling a single shoe. Of course, the shoe is an exclusive, hand-painted Vans slip on, and the purpose is to raise money for the Keep A Breast charity. The shoe…
December 01, 2008

Shawn Harris discusses The Matches' future
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November 22, 2008

Tours: Bayside / The Matches / Valencia / The Status
Bayside, The Matches, Valencia and The Status will be hitting the road together this fall on the "Involuntary Movement Tour." Tickets are available here. Bayside is currently in the studio in Los Angeles recording new album Shudder, set for release on September 30, 2008. Produced by…
July 18, 2008

Tours: The Matches part ways with bassist
The Matches have announced the departure of bassist Justin San Souci. The band has not provided much in the way of explanation, saying only: It disarranges us to relay that our long-time bassist and friend, Justin San Souci, will be parting from the role of bassist in the Matches to pursue other lives and loves. He, however, will not be parting from the role of friend. Change is not an easy thing, but it does not stop…
July 11, 2008

Videos: The Matches: "Wake The Sun"
The Matches have posted the new video from their recently released full length A Band in Hope Like the previous album, the record includes contributions from a myriad of producers including Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Nick Hexum, Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), John Feldmann (Goldfinger), the Wizard Miles Hurwitz, Matt Radosevich, Mike Green, Paul Ruxton, John Paulsen and more. You can click Read More…
March 21, 2008

Media: The Matches: 'A Band in Hope'
The Matches have posted the entirety of their new full length A Band in Hope for your streaming pleasure over at MySpace. The full length is due out on March 18th. It follows up 2006's Decomposer. Like the previous album, the record includes contributions from a myriad of producers including Tim…
March 16, 2008

Media: The Matches: "Point Me Towards the Morning"
The Matches have another new song from their upcoming full length. The record is titled A Band in Hope and is due out March 18, 2008. It is the follow-up to Decomposer which was released in 2006. Like the previous album, the record includes contributions from a myriad of producers including Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Nick Hexum, Mark Hoppus (Blink-182),…
February 27, 2008

Media: Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) working with All Time Low
Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 and Plus 44 is working with All Time Low on their next record. Mark discussed the collaboration on his blog: Last week I had All Time Low in the studio. They are working on songs for their new album and asked if I would be interested in co-writing with them. Co-writing is always an awkward experience at first. "Hey, how about you get into a…
February 21, 2008