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Ex-Matches posts new songs

Bird by Bird, the new project of Jon Devoto (ex-The Matches), have posted songs on their MySpace.

Shawn Harris of the Matches Posts New Music Under Moniker Maniac

Maniac is the new project under Shawn Harris’ musical wing. He is joined by Jake Grigg in this endeavor, which is described as Concrete/Jungle/Idol on their MySpace. Oh, what a joker. Listen to their cover of “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas. GO!

The Matches Try to Ease the Break-up Pain; 4th Album Out Tomorrow

Oakland, CA’s favourite alt-pop quartet The Matches have recently announced their indefinite hiatus, to the dismay of many fans. They’ve been hearing their laments and feeling their sadness, so, in turn, they’ve decided to compile a fourth album. This digital-only release will feature ten tracks–some heard, some not–and will be available on Tuesday, August 11th [...]

You Choose the Matches’ Final Set List

Oakland, CA’s alt-punk, soon-to-be-on-indefinite-hiatus heroes The Matches are giving their fans the chance to choose their final show’s set list. Read about it below: Our songs belong to you. So for our final farewell show on Sunday, August 23rd at the Fillmore in San Francisco, YOU are choosing our set list. Choose up to 15 songs from [...]

Hiatus: The Matches

Very, very sad news to report… After being together for 8 years, the boys from Oakland, California are calling it a “hiatus”. The Matches will be playing a couple final shows in their home state. Read the entire message below:

The Matches Sway Solo and to the Side

Oakland, California’s The Matches have been hovering below the radar lately and have some explanations in their blog; Shawn Harris teams up with Something With Numbers and Jon Devoto goes solo.