Matchbook Romance
Encyclopedia
Matchbook Romance was an American rock
band from Poughkeepsie, New York
and was formed in 1997.
were signed to Epitaph Records
. They released two full length albums and one EP. Their EP, West for Wishing
, released in 2003 was their first recorded album during their time on Epitaph; their full-length debut album, Stories and Alibis
, was recorded in the same year.
, in early 2003, and their first LP, Stories and Alibis
, in September 2003. They also appeared on a 4 song split with Motion City Soundtrack in which an acoustic version of "Playing for Keeps" and "In Transit for You" appeared.
In 2006 on their second album, Voices
, the band decided to change their sound and get away from what they had originally been producing. Their song "Monsters" appeared in Madden NFL 07
, Arena Football: Road to Glory
, and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
.
On March 12, 2007, after a 10 year career, they announced via a MySpace
bulletin that they were going on an indefinite hiatus.
In spring of 2009, Matchbook Romance got back together and played 5 shows in the NY/NJ/PA area, but have not toured or made music since.
After touring with You, Me, and Everyone We Know
from 2008–2010, drummer Aaron Stern joined the band D.R.U.G.S. (Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows) started by Craig Owens
, formerly of Chiodos. A debut album was released on February 22, 2011.
Andrew Jordan is now promoting his new project called "DriftDivision". A six song self-titled EP was released on October 26, 2010. In a video posted he stated that he worked on some songs with bass player Ryan Kienle(Matchbook Romance). He recently released a new video for the song "Hush".
Their song, "Monsters" was also featured in the games Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
and Madden NFL 07
.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie (city), New York
Poughkeepsie is a city in the state of New York, United States, which serves as the county seat of Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson River Valley midway between New York City and Albany...
and was formed in 1997.
were signed to Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
. They released two full length albums and one EP. Their EP, West for Wishing
West For Wishing
West for Wishing is the first EP by Matchbook Romance.-Track listing:# "14 Balloons" – 1:09# "The Greatest Fall " – 3:46# "Hollywood and Vine" – 2:48# "Farewell to Friends" – 3:54# "Save Yourself" – 3:50-Album credits:...
, released in 2003 was their first recorded album during their time on Epitaph; their full-length debut album, Stories and Alibis
Stories and Alibis
Stories and Alibis is the debut album released by Matchbook Romance in 2003 on Epitaph Records.-Track listing:#"Introduction" – 1:34#"Your Stories, My Alibis" – 4:46#"Playing for Keeps" – 3:45#"Promise" – 4:16#"Lovers & Liars" – 3:21...
, was recorded in the same year.
History
the group's debut EP, West for WishingWest For Wishing
West for Wishing is the first EP by Matchbook Romance.-Track listing:# "14 Balloons" – 1:09# "The Greatest Fall " – 3:46# "Hollywood and Vine" – 2:48# "Farewell to Friends" – 3:54# "Save Yourself" – 3:50-Album credits:...
, in early 2003, and their first LP, Stories and Alibis
Stories and Alibis
Stories and Alibis is the debut album released by Matchbook Romance in 2003 on Epitaph Records.-Track listing:#"Introduction" – 1:34#"Your Stories, My Alibis" – 4:46#"Playing for Keeps" – 3:45#"Promise" – 4:16#"Lovers & Liars" – 3:21...
, in September 2003. They also appeared on a 4 song split with Motion City Soundtrack in which an acoustic version of "Playing for Keeps" and "In Transit for You" appeared.
In 2006 on their second album, Voices
Voices (Matchbook Romance album)
Voices is the second album by American rock band Matchbook Romance. The album's sound leaves behind much of the characteristic pop punk sound of their debut, Stories and Alibis, opting for a darker, more foreboding tone...
, the band decided to change their sound and get away from what they had originally been producing. Their song "Monsters" appeared in Madden NFL 07
Madden NFL 07
Madden NFL 07 is the 2007 edition of the popular Madden NFL series. It is the first in the video game series to be released for the PlayStation 3 and Wii consoles. Former Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander is on the cover.-Features:...
, Arena Football: Road to Glory
Arena Football: Road to Glory
Arena Football: Road to Glory is a PlayStation 2 video game developed by Electronic Arts . It was released on February 21, 2007. The cover features fullback/linebacker Bob McMillen, from ArenaBowl XX's champion team, the Chicago Rush. The game includes all the rules, rosters, and teams for the AFL...
, and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is a music video game, the third main installment in the Guitar Hero series, and the fourth title overall...
.
On March 12, 2007, after a 10 year career, they announced via a MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
bulletin that they were going on an indefinite hiatus.
In spring of 2009, Matchbook Romance got back together and played 5 shows in the NY/NJ/PA area, but have not toured or made music since.
2010
Matchbook Romance has not yet stated if they are still going to work together or are splitting for good. Guitarist Ryan DePaolo started his own band called HILLvalley and debuted their first album called "Salutations" in the summer of 2009.After touring with You, Me, and Everyone We Know
You, Me, and Everyone We Know
You, Me, and Everyone We Know was a pop rock band from Washington, D.C., fronted by singer-songwriter Ben Liebsch. They released their debut EP Party for the Grown and Sexy in 2006...
from 2008–2010, drummer Aaron Stern joined the band D.R.U.G.S. (Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows) started by Craig Owens
Craig Owens
Craig Owens was an American post-modernist art critic, gay activist and feminist.-Biography:Craig Owens was a senior editor of Art in America, a contributor to such scholarly journals as Skyline and October, a graduate of Haverford College, and a professor of art history at Yale University and...
, formerly of Chiodos. A debut album was released on February 22, 2011.
Andrew Jordan is now promoting his new project called "DriftDivision". A six song self-titled EP was released on October 26, 2010. In a video posted he stated that he worked on some songs with bass player Ryan Kienle(Matchbook Romance). He recently released a new video for the song "Hush".
Band members
- Andrew Jordan - lead vocals, guitars
- Ryan "Judas" DePaolo - guitars, vocals, piano
- Ryan Kienle - bass
- Aaron Stern - drums, percussion
Albums
- Stories and AlibisStories and AlibisStories and Alibis is the debut album released by Matchbook Romance in 2003 on Epitaph Records.-Track listing:#"Introduction" – 1:34#"Your Stories, My Alibis" – 4:46#"Playing for Keeps" – 3:45#"Promise" – 4:16#"Lovers & Liars" – 3:21...
(Epitaph RecordsEpitaph RecordsEpitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
, 2003) - VoicesVoices (Matchbook Romance album)Voices is the second album by American rock band Matchbook Romance. The album's sound leaves behind much of the characteristic pop punk sound of their debut, Stories and Alibis, opting for a darker, more foreboding tone...
(Epitaph RecordsEpitaph RecordsEpitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
, 2006) U.S. #43
Compilations featured on
- Take Action! Tour Sampler Album (Sub City RecordsSub City RecordsSub City Records is a record label which was created by Hopeless Records to raise funding and awareness for non-profit organizations. Sub City has been active for eleven years now, and has now over 30 releases....
, 2005) - Matchbook Romance/Motion City Soundtrack Split EP (Epitaph RecordsEpitaph RecordsEpitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
, 2004) - Punk-O-Rama Vol. 8Punk-O-Rama Vol. 8Punk-O-Rama Vol. 8 is the eighth compilation album in the Punk-O-Rama series. It was released in 2003.This is the only entry in the series to be a two-disc by containing two CDs. The entries following this had two discs, but they were one CD and one DVD.The song "Quick Death" is on here in two...
(Epitaph RecordsEpitaph RecordsEpitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
, 2003) - Punk-O-Rama Vol. 9Punk-O-Rama Vol. 9Punk-O-Rama Vol. 9 is the ninth compilation album in the Punk-O-Rama series.This is the first of two entries to be released as a two-disc with a DVD. The DVD features current music videos by bands on the CD, with the exception of Randy and Converge who do not appear on the CD...
(Epitaph RecordsEpitaph RecordsEpitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
, 2004) - Punk-O-Rama Vol. 10Punk-O-Rama Vol. 10Punk-O-Rama Vol. 10 is the tenth and final compilation album in the Punk-O-Rama series. The following year saw the start of Epitaph Records' new compilation series, Unsound....
(Epitaph RecordsEpitaph RecordsEpitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
, 2005) - 2003 Warped Tour Compilation (Side One Dummy Records, 2003)
- 2004 Warped Tour Compilation (Side One Dummy Records, 2004)
- 2006 Warped Tour Compilation (Side One Dummy Records, 2006)
- Atticus: ...dragging the lake, Vol. 2Atticus: ...dragging the lake, Vol. 2Atticus: ...Dragging the Lake, Vol. 2 was the second in the series of compilation albums created by Atticus Clothing.-Track listing:# "I'm Not Invisible" by Rocket From The Crypt# "Remedy" by Hot Water Music# "To Awake and Avenge the Dead" by Thrice...
(Side One Dummy Records, 2003) - A Santa Cause: It's a Punk Rock Christmas (Immortal RecordsImmortal RecordsImmortal Records is an independent record label out of Los Angeles, California. Founded by Happy Walters in 1994, the label had helped launched the careers of such influential acts as Korn, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Incubus over the years. The label had also released soundtracks, including Judgment...
, 2003) - The Best of Taste of ChaosThe Best of Taste of ChaosThe Best of Taste of Chaos is an album of songs by bands that appeared on the Taste of Chaos tour.-Track listing:...
(Warcon Records, 2006)
Their song, "Monsters" was also featured in the games Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is a music video game, the third main installment in the Guitar Hero series, and the fourth title overall...
and Madden NFL 07
Madden NFL 07
Madden NFL 07 is the 2007 edition of the popular Madden NFL series. It is the first in the video game series to be released for the PlayStation 3 and Wii consoles. Former Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander is on the cover.-Features:...
.