Okay, hear us out—this could be nothing. But it could also be everything. Bren Lukens just broke his social media silence for the first time in over a year, dropping a casual photo dump on Instagram. Most of it’s the kind of stuff you’d expect—film shots, friends, moments—but one frame caught everyone’s attention.
It’s a photo of Bren in the studio. Not just any studio. And not just with anyone. They’re in the room with Ian Farmer. Yes, that Ian Farmer—fellow Modern Baseball member, bassist, producer, and one-half of the duo that helped define a generation of DIY emo.
Common Revolt put it best in his recent breakdown!
The internet’s buzzing, and for good reason. No captions, no context… but sometimes silence says the most. With emo enjoying a huge cultural wave right now, the timing feels almost too perfect. Add in the fact that Bren’s been quiet for a while, so seeing them back in a studio—especially with Ian—feels like it actually means something.
Of course, nothing is confirmed. But let’s be real: if we’re getting even a hint of a Modern Baseball reunion, people are going to lose it. The band called it quits in 2017, citing mental health and burnout after a whirlwind few years that saw them go from college basements to sold-out tours and a cult-like following. And while they’ve always said they’d stay friends and support each other’s solo efforts, most fans had written off the idea of them playing again—let alone making music together.
But now? Maybe there’s a spark. Maybe there’s more. Imagine a Hot Mulligan x Modern Baseball co-headliner. Or a festival surprise set. Or—dare we dream?—new songs.
Whatever’s happening in that studio, we’re watching closely. And we’re hoping.
