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United States Modern Baseball, a Philadelphia-based emo band, built a dedicated following through their relatable lyrics and energetic sound, a combination resonant with youth culture.
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Request A ShowReleased their debut album, 'Sports'.
Released their albums 'You're Gonna Miss It All' and 'Holy Ghost'.
Released their album 'Holy Ghost' in the UK and Europe.
Modern Baseball toured the United States with The Wonder Years in early 2014.
Modern Baseball supported Brand New on tour, along with The Front Bottoms, in fall 2016.
Modern Baseball supported The Front Bottoms on tour, along with Brand New, in fall 2016.
Modern Baseball embarked on The Holy Ghost Tour with Thin Lips and Joyce Manor in May 2016.
Modern Baseball embarked on The Holy Ghost Tour with Joyce Manor and Thin Lips in May 2016.
Modern Baseball played a one-off show with Daniel Johnston as part of his final US tour in July 2017.
Modern Baseball formed in 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, consisting of Bren Lukens, Jake Ewald, Sean Huber, and Ian Farmer. Lukens and Ewald initially met in high school in Brunswick, Maryland, and later reconnected in Philadelphia while attending college. Their band name was inspired by a book called *Modern Baseball Strategy*. The group quickly gained recognition within the local scene, playing house shows that led to their shared residence being known as “The Michael Jordan House” due to a quirky entry fee stipulation involving pictures of Michael Jordan. This period was formative, developing their sound and live presence before their broader professional career.
The band self-released their debut album, *Sports*, in 2012 through Lame-O Records. This was followed by *You’re Gonna Miss It All* in 2014, released on Run For Cover Records, which notably reached #97 on the Billboard 200 chart. They embarked on tours, including a significant US tour with The Wonder Years in early 2014 and a UK tour later that year. Their third album, *Holy Ghost*, was released in 2016 through Run For Cover Records and Big Scary Monsters in the UK/Europe. *Holy Ghost* was produced by Joe Reinhart at Headroom Studios in Philadelphia and was supported by The Holy Ghost Tour with Thin Lips and Joyce Manor. In fall 2016, Modern Baseball supported Brand New and The Front Bottoms on tour, marking a period of increased visibility.
In January 2017, Bren Lukens announced a temporary leave from touring to focus on mental and physical well-being. This led to the cancellation of their US tour and a decision to take an indefinite hiatus to prioritize mental health and personal relationships. Although they played a few one-off shows in July and October 2017, including an appearance with Daniel Johnston, Jake Ewald confirmed in October 2017 that there were no immediate plans for further performances. The band members subsequently pursued individual projects, with Jake Ewald focusing on his project Slaughter Beach, Dog. The band’s candidness about mental health struggles and their decision to prioritize well-being contributed to their unique narrative within the music industry.
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