The Matthews have announced that the proceeds from the sale of their single, ‘Save Me’, will go to the helpline for teenagers in distress, Teen Line. The band have joined forces with Shamrock Rovers F.C. in what is an important fund-raising drive for the charity, with Rovers supporting the release of the single.
The Matthews have shot a superb black and white video for the track, which is one of a series of single releases – building towards the launch of an EP before Christmas. ‘Save Me’ was recorded in LA, with the Aerosmith and The Fray man Warren Huart at the desk. The Matthews are among the most important new bands to have emerged in Ireland over the past two years, with frontman Jack Matthews – still only 17 – being rated by business insiders as one of the finest vocalists this country has produced.  
Teen Line was founded by Maureen Bolger in 2006, after the tragic death of her son, Darren, in 2003.
“Our helpline received 10,333 calls in the first six months of this year, continuing the trend of calls to the helpline increasing,” said Bronagh Logan, Manager of Teen-Line Ireland.  "Although it was a relatively small increase in calls, almost 10%, it is positive to see that young people are reaching out and talking about their problems.” 
The fact that the release of the single, in support of a charity that has its origins in the Tallaght area, is also being supported by Shamrock Rovers FC is an important development for Teen Line, with the combination of music and sport adding to the awareness-raising aspect of the adventure. The club is strongly rooted in the community locally and runs teams at schoolboy and under-age, as well as senior level.
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The Matthews with Shamrock Rovers Under 17 players, Declan Watters and Aaron Dobbs; (below) The Matthews with Shamrock Rovers manager, Pat Fenlon