Fans of early-2000s rock were in a frenzy on Jan. 12 when Matchbook Romance announced the upcoming release of their first new song since 2006. Titled “Something Worse Than the Night,” the track is set to drop on Friday, Jan. 16, much to the excitement of their devoted fan base.
The short Instagram clip teasing the new song features someone in a Superman costume and slicked-back hair gazing at a grainy old-fashioned television displaying the Matchbook Romance logo. The snippet of the new song’s intro playing in the background already has fans reminiscing about the band’s hits from over 20 years ago.
Matchbook Romance’s music has left a lasting impact, with songs like “My Eyes Burn” from their 2003 album “Stories and Alibis” and their biggest hit, “Monsters,” from “Voices” in 2006 still garnering millions of streams on Spotify today. While “Voices” marked the band’s last album release, they have been relatively inactive since 2015, only reuniting for a few shows from 2013 to 2015.
There was hope for a comeback when the band created an Instagram account in 2015, sharing a photo of the band members together. However, their activity on the platform has been sparse, mainly consisting of posts commemorating milestones like the anniversaries of their EP “West for Wishing” and albums like “Stories And Alibis.”
As fans eagerly anticipate the release of “Something Worse Than the Night,” excitement is building for new music from the band. Comments on the band’s social media posts reflect the anticipation and excitement, with one fan exclaiming, “WE HAVE BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR THIS!!!!” and the band responding with equal enthusiasm. With the single dropping to coincide with the two-decade anniversary of their album “Voices,” anticipation for the new music is at an all-time high.
“Something Worse Than the Night” is already available for pre-save on streaming platforms, offering fans a glimpse of the band’s return to the music scene. As Matchbook Romance prepares to make their comeback, fans are eagerly counting down the days until they can hear new music from the beloved early-2000s rock band.
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