Matchbook Romance began as a local band based out of upstate New York in the summer of 2001. Consisting of Andrew Jordan on guitar and lead vocals, Ryan Depaolo on lead guitar and backing vocals, Aaron Stern on drums, and Ryan Kienle on bass, the band quickly developed a loyal fan base and caught the attention of punk rock mogul Brett Gurewitz, owner of Epitaph Records. Although he had never seen the band live, and the band had never toured or released an album, Gurewitz believed in Matchbook Romance and offered the band their first record deal. In the summer of 2002, just days after Stern graduated high school, the deal was signed and the bands' dreams realized.
Over the next few years, the band released 2 full length albums, 2 EPs, and toured around the world gaining critical acclaim and building its base of loyal fans both in the US and abroad. It was after their sophomore release, Voices, however, that the band decided to take an indefinite hiatus in the spring of 2007.
Now, after a 2 year hiatus, Matchbook Romance is ready to take the stage again. They will be performing a handful of shows in May 2009 and perhaps follow that with a record and/or tour. The future remains to be seen...
hey just stoped to say there was 4 album version songs up from the upcomeing tried to grow album if you get the time stop in to say hi and check them out thanks
Listen to Batching It's debut album "Homage" in it's entirety before it is released! CD out in January 2010! Featuring songs by NOFX, Skankin' Pickle, Swingin' Utters, Pearl Jam, Rancid, Lagwagon, Metallica, Sublime, No Use For a Name, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, No Doubt, The Descendents, Less Than Jake and Operation Ivy! www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1D35AAC4F6B17A08&search_query=batching+it
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Yo! Just Put up a New song called "Swag Jackin" give it a listen! It was played on Msu radio Last night. Let me Know if you heard me on there! Me and Hype were doin MAD Freestyles on the air all night!
Hey ! how are you ? dont think we have spoken in a while ! . We just wanted to let you know we have 4 BRAND NEW SONGS from our debut EP up on our player now, it would mean the world to us if you could listen to them and tell us what you think :) thanks so much for your time its really appreciated !
If you're a fan of cheeze whiz and/or ginger ale, then your gonna love this! New Recording of Kentucky Swamp Water posted now! Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Hey, how are you doing today? We just wanted to tell you we are now on ITUNES! All three of our ep's are up there on one cd! Called the Fall Discography! Hope all is well Ghost kid! -Lee.HYSMG-
hey there were playing with Burden Of A Day on the 14th of this month at sss come by the page and check for details hope to see you there! -god bless -ADONAI
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