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MoBo's Jake Ewald talks solo album, closing this chapter of the band’s career

[Photo by: Jess Flynn] Modern Baseball just rounded off three final shows since they announced their indefinite hiatus back in February. In light of last weekend's heartfelt final performances for the foreseeable future, co-frontman Jake Ewald opened up in an interview to talk more about his side project, Slaughter Beach, Dog, his forthcoming record, Birdie, and what Modern […]

Modern Baseball return from months-long hiatus with three new shows this October

Modern Baseball have announced three shows at Union Transfer in Philadelphia on October 13, 14 and 15 (note, this is Friday the 13th weekend, so expect some spooky shenanigans).  See their announcement below! Read more: Modern Baseball’s Jake Ewald debuts new solo song, talks more about the band’s future These three nights will be Modern Baseball's first show […]

Of Mice & Men, the Spill Canvas announce new tour dates and other news you might have missed today

Of Mice & Men and the Spill Canvas announce new tour dates, Modern Baseball will back Daniel Johnston at his final Philadelphia performance, and Zao plan a new EP. Check out some of the news you might have missed today below. Read more: Converge debut haunting new single and other news you might have missed […]

Modern Baseball’s Jake Ewald debuts new solo song, talks more about the band’s future

[Photo by: Jess Flynn] Modern Baseball’s Jake Ewald released a new solo song today, “Building The Ark,” taken off his project, Slaughter Beach, Dog's, forthcoming EP Motorcycle.jpg, set to be released next month. While talking about his new track, he also details more about Modern Baseball’s future as a band. “We just said, let's not call it […]

Modern Baseball to "take a break," cancel all upcoming tour dates

Modern Baseball have canceled all their upcoming tour dates, which included a run in the United States. In conjunction with the announcement, guitarist/vocalist Jake Ewald shared a brave and honest statement on mental health. “As much as it pains me to say this, we have decided to cancel our upcoming U.S. tour dates and festival […]

Brendan Lukens will not join next Modern Baseball tour, bravely shares statement on mental health

Modern Baseball’s Brendan Lukens has announced that he will not be joining the band on their upcoming Europe and U.K. tour. In a statement on the band's Facebook page, Lukens bravely shares his mental health struggles, stating “This was an incredibly hard decision for me, and it was even harder confronting myself and the band […]

12 songs that sound happy but are actually super-sad

Usually it’s easy to spot a sad song. There are some dead giveaways, like a somber melody or a slow beat. But that’s not the case with these songs. They all sound bright and happy on the outside, sure. Then, once you’re minding your own business singing along on a car ride, you realize they’re […]

Weezer, Tool, the 1975, Modern Baseball, more announced for Boston Calling

Boston Calling has announced its can’t-miss 2017 lineup, featuring Weezer, the 1975, Modern Baseball, Car Seat Headrest, PUP, and many, many more. Check out the full lineup below! Read more: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tegan & Sara, The Front Bottoms, more announced for Bonnaroo Music Festival The festival will be held May 26-28, with early […]

Third Eye Blind, Modern Baseball, Highly Suspect, PUP, more announced for Shaky Knees Music Festival

Shaky Knees Music Festival has announced its stellar 2017 lineup, which is set to feature Third Eye Blind, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Highly Suspect, FIDLAR, Bleachers, Car Seat Headrest, Modern Baseball, PUP, Pinegrove and more. Check out the full lineup below! Read more: Modern Baseball announce headlining tour The Atlanta-based music festival is set for […]

Modern Baseball announce headlining tour

Modern Baseball have announced they will be touring the US with support from Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band, Sorority Noise and the Obsessives during March and April. Check out the full list of cities and dates below! Read More: These 14 album covers recreated with Pokémon are the best things you’ll see all day […]

These 14 album covers recreated with Pokémon are the best things you’ll see all day

Pokémon are clearly having their moment, and the Facebook page Pokécovers are crossing genres and combining our favorite Pokémon and album covers in the most amazing way. From Magikarp and Modern Baseball to Melanie Martinez and Togepi, check out a few of our favorite Pokémon and album combinations below! Blink-182, Dude Ranch, featuring Tauros [Photo credit: Pokécovers] Fall Out […]

Ohio studio to release exclusive LPs from Modern Baseball, Counterparts and others

It’s one thing to invite bands over to record a live session from your living room and actually have it sound semi-decent. It’s another thing to have the audio sound professionally put together. But best friends Rob Courtney, Mark Metzger and Brian Gross-Bias, also known as Little Elephant, have been recording bands in their Toledo, […]

Brand New announce headlining tour with the Front Bottoms, Modern Baseball

Brand New have announced a fall headlining tour alongside the Front Bottoms and Modern Baseball. A full list of dates and locations, along with ticket information, can be found below. Be sure to let us know which stop(s) you plan on attending! QUIZ: Which 2006 album are you? Dates: 10/13 – Rochester, NY @ Main […]

Watch Ian Farmer of Modern Baseball throw first pitch at Major League Baseball game

As Modern Baseball's profile continues to rise a high-profile crossover with the sport in their name has felt inevitable.  A few hours before the band's Holy Ghost tour with Joyce Manor  wrapped up at the Orpheum Theater on July 3, the band's bassist/vocalist threw out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game.  Video: Watch Alex […]

Modern Baseball unveil help hotline to keep fans safe on upcoming tour

Modern Baseball begin their North American tour with Joyce Manor and Thin Lips today. In an effort to keep their fans safe at shows, the band have unveiled a free help hotline. All fans have to do is text the hotline number if they feel unsafe at any point during the show. Check out an […]

Modern Baseball stream new album 'Holy Ghost'

Modern Baseball are streaming their new album Holy Ghost in full via the Bandcamp Blog, before its official release on May 13 via Run For Cover Records. You can stream Holy Ghost here, and check out their latest video for “Wedding Singer” along with their upcoming summer tour dates with Joyce Manor below. Read More: Modern […]

Listen to a new Modern Baseball song

Modern Baseball have released “Wedding Singer.” Watch the video for the new track below, and leave us a comment with what you think! Read more: Modern Baseball, Superheaven, Pentimento, more featured on benefit compilation “Wedding Singer” is culled from Modern Baseball's upcoming album Holy Ghost, due out May 13 via Run For Cover Records. Listen to the […]

Modern Baseball, Superheaven, Pentimento, more featured on benefit compilation

Modern Baseball, Superheaven, Beach Slang, Head North and Pentimento are some of 62 artists featured on The Great Big Susiepalooza Comp: Volume One, which is now up for pre-prder on Bandcamp before it's release on March 25. The CD benefits the Lustgarten Foundation, raising money to fight pancreatic cancer. Lustgarten would also like to hold a […]

Modern Baseball stream two new songs—listen

Well, it's been quite a good week in the Modern Baseball camp. The band announced a slot at this year's Reading and Leeds festival and a huge headlining tour with Joyce Manor. And now—to top it off—Modern Baseball have unveiled two tracks from their highly anticipated third LP Holy Ghost, which will drop May 13 via […]

Modern Baseball announce tour with Joyce Manor

Riding the high of their new album announcement, Modern Baseball have revealed they will be hitting the road with Joyce Manor and and Thin Lips this summer for a headlining run in the States. Pre-sale tickets with pre-orders are available now. Read more: Modern Baseball relive the horrors of high school in “Rock Bottom” video Check […]
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