announced that the album would be released on May 13 via Run For Cover and on Big Scary Monsters in the UK/Europe. Holy Ghost was produced by Joe Reinhart at Headroom Studios, in Philadelphia. In May 2016, Modern Baseball embarked on The Holy Ghost Tour with Thin Lips and Joyce Manor. In fall 2016, Modern Baseball supported Brand New on tour along with The Front Bottoms. In December 2016, Ewald released the album Welcome as Slaughter Beach, Dog on Lame-O Records. Hiatus (2017) In January 2017, Bren Lukens released a statement saying that they would not be joining the band on their upcoming Europe/UK tour, instead opting to stay at home to focus on their mental and physical well-being. In February 2017 the band announced that they would be cancelling their US tour and taking a break to help protect their mental health and friendships. The group played no shows in the spring of 2017, during which time Ewald and Farmer worked on producing Ewald's project Slaughter Beach, Dog, and Lukens and Huber worked on solo material. When interviewed in June 2017, Ewald remarked, "let's not call it a breakup and make a huge deal about it and have a 'Last Show Ever' or anything like that. Let's just take it easy for now, and if we wake up an[d] want to do it again, then let's do it." A few shows followed; in July 2017, Modern Baseball played a one-off show with Daniel Johnston as part of his final US tour, and in October 2017, the band played three consecutive shows in their hometown of Philadelphia. In an October 2017 interview, Ewald confirmed that the band had no plans to play any more shows for the indefinite future. Musical style The band's debut album Sports has been described as indie emo, folk punk, pop and pop punk. You're Gonna Miss It All has also been described as emo, folk rock, indie folk, indie rock, pop punk, power pop, and rock. Holy Ghost was described as emo and indie rock. Members Bren Lukens – guitar, lead vocals Jake Ewald – guitar, lead vocals Sean Huber – drums, backing vocals Ian Farmer – bass, backing vocals Discography Studio albums Sports (2012) You're Gonna Miss It All (2014) Holy Ghost (2016) Compilation albums Techniques (2014) Extended plays The Nameless Ranger (2011) Couples Therapy (2012) Modern Baseball / The Hundred Acre Woods Split