E. Von Dahl Killed The Locals

Straight outta Oakland, The Matches set the California music scene on fire last year thanks to twelve explosive, hook-injected songs recorded on the cheap in their basements and living rooms. Coupled with an unstoppable work ethic and some creative guerilla promotions, the buzz on their self-released debut 'E. Von Dahl Killed The Locals' spread like a virus up and down the Golden State.

Despite the ensuing hype that landed the interest of numerous label A&R execs, the truth is The Matches' strength is their songs, sounding like they were written for the bored and lonely kids loitering on street corners across the fruited plain.

Punchy, aggressive indie punk pop tunes are the order of the day, with highlights "Eryn Smith" an exuberant, irresistible song about falling in love with a punk rock girl, the throbbing basslines that launch "Dog Eared Page" and the wry, quirky rocker "Chain Me Free" proving they have more hooks than your grandpa's fishing tackle box and they're not afraid to use them!

Finally The Matches' 'E. Von Dahl Killed The Locals' sees the full light of day! Now that's red-tipped rock n' roll. Light 'em up!