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Breaking Laces
Alternative / Acoustic / Pop

"Yup, Uh-huh"

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
United States

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Last Login:  11/14/2008
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   Breaking Laces: General Info
Member Since2/8/2005
Band Websitebreakinglaces.com
Band MembersWillem Hartong - Sweet Vocals, Guitar...
Rob Chojnacki - Bass, Backing Vocals (also sweet )...
Seth Masarsky - Drums, Live Electronics and Samples...
Harvey - the sampler (alive only in spirit & w/ electricity)...
Penelope - the keyboard
InfluencesSoul Coughing, Built to Spill, Radiohead, Pinback, Sunny Day Real Estate.

Maybe we can influence you to sign our email list?
Email:
Location:
Sounds Like Five instruments played by three people
Record LabelMeeka Salise/Breaking Laces LLC
Type of LabelMajor




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 4 2008 8:00P
Public Assembly Brooklyn, New York
Dec 10 2008 8:00P
J K O’Donnell’s Ft Wayne, Indiana
Dec 11 2008 9:00P
Locals Only Indianapolis, Indiana
Dec 12 2008 8:00P
Madison Theater Covington, Kentucky

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   About Breaking Laces
Breaking Laces is a three-piece alternative acoustic rock band from Brooklyn, NY, with the rare ability to sound completely original but at the same time recognizable, combining stellar songwriting and organic musicianship with electronics and a guitar sound that pushes the envelope of "acoustic" to create a sound that is fresh, accessible, and at times, mind-blowing.

With a description like that, it's no surprise that it's hard to place Breaking Laces' music within a certain category. Various comparisons they've received over the years: Death Cab for Cutie meets Martin Sexton, Weezer meets Cat Stevens, even Squeeze meets Radiohead.

"There are a lot of bands that we say we're like, and we're compared to a lot of bands," explains lead singer and guitarists Billy Hartong, "but the thing about our music is that it's as much about a feel as it is the actual sound. We go out and play music the way we would want to hear it; we are extremely serious about having a good time."

Breaking Laces began with a grassroots vision and big time goals, and after years of fever touring, they built a loyal following. They were declared the 2006 Best Band in NYC by Indie Sounds NY, scored the honor of being the XM Radio Artist in Residence for June 2007, and flat out won the 2007 National Starbuck's Music Makers Competition.

The band's studio performances on their albums Sohcahtoa (2003) and Lemonade (2005) and their 2006 EP, Astronomy Is My Life But I Love You, are only a small part of the Breaking Laces experience. In concert, they're a force to be reckoned with, with a dynamic mastery of sound which allows them to capture the attention of any crowd.

"When people come up and ask me what Breaking Laces are like," says Hartong, "I just say, 'Hey, we're good...but whether or not you're going to like us, that's up to you.' But I do think we're the kind of band where the more you get to know us, the more you're going to like us."


Festivals/Awards:
Full length album Undercover Cool due January 2009
Four song teaser/single released October 2008
Winner 2007 Starbucks MusicMaker's Competition
XMU Artist In Residence at XMU (XM43) for June 2007
Named Best Band in NYC 2006 (IndieSoundsNY)
Astronomy EP on many top ten lists for 2006
CMJ Radio National Top 200 for both Sohcahtoa and Lemonade LPs
CMJ 2008/2007/2006/2005/2003
UK Tour 2008/2005
South Park Music Festival 2008
SXSW Showcase 2008/2004
Milwaukee SummerFest 2007
MidPoint Music Festival 2007
NEMO 2007/2006
NXNE 2006/2004
Fleshpot Festival 2006/2005
Dewey Beach Festival 2006/2005
Camplified Tour 2008
Featured XM Live! concerts 2003, 2007...top 5 of all time, only repeat visitors

Stats:
Total CDs sold in excess of 27,000
Sold Digital Downloads in excess of 100,000
Email list over 20,000
500+ shows in 5 years
Over 57,000 plays and 3,100 friends on MySpace
3 very sexy guys


New Astronomy Ringtones here:
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"Here To Stay" from our upcoming album Undercover Cool









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Breaking Laces's Friends Comments
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Andeh





Nov 13 2008 9:06 PM

I just listened to "Don't Think I'm Stupid"

FANTASTIC.
Courtney





Nov 2 2008 10:09 AM

ohh i miss my robbie from wayyy back i da day!!
TEAM button





Oct 25 2008 4:53 PM

you guys rocked last night at rockwood!!!!!

can't wait for you to play again!! :) :) :)
The BONE FAGS!





Oct 15 2008 10:17 PM

Toad the Choad says: "When it comes to guitar, you can really get away with murder if you just use distortion to cover up all your fuck-ups. Marc Ribot does it all the time."


"And check us out on iTunes:"

the BONE FAGS - Probation Nation

thank you!

the bone fags
bone phone song line:206-426-2583
♥AmBEAR♥ exudes Awesomeness





Oct 22 2008 1:50 AM

Please, please come to Boston I miss you guys!! I'm going through withdrawals!!!
Kreg





Oct 20 2008 1:27 AM

Tongito,

Congratulations!
Shyte McFlyte





Oct 11 2008 8:58 AM

Hey! Are you commin to the HALLOWEEN PARTY? Send us a comment let us know!

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Create yours at BlingyBlob. com!
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Dashah





Oct 7 2008 3:05 PM

10/25/Saturday CMJ showcase!!!!! 9pm

Dashah @ national underground


(159E Houston btwn Allen & Eldridge NYC Subway F or V -> 2nd Ave!)
LOW WATER





Sep 19 2008 12:34 AM

Well what the hell's up lads?
Shyte McFlyte





Oct 6 2008 12:50 PM

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Create yours at BlingyBlob. com!
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amber





Sep 4 2008 10:03 PM

im pretty pumped about this new cd...
Taylor Hollingsworth





Sep 1 2008 7:43 PM

Greetings-

I have been busy on tour with Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band and haven't had a chance to tell you about my new record! It's called "Bad Little Kitty" and it came out back in July. There are a few tracks to sample on my MySpace but you can also check it out on iTunes or on my own website, www. TaylorHollingsworth. com. Thank you for continuing to be a friend and I hope you like the new collection of songs.

Taylor Hollingsworth
T





Aug 30 2008 4:59 PM

Can u put okay on your playlist.... love that song.
DUKE SQUAD





Aug 29 2008 11:15 AM

Hi Dude !! how are u ... we enjoy play whit you on same stage hope to see u guys one day again Duke Squad rock
T





Aug 29 2008 5:26 PM

Hey guys... I spoke to u a while back... my mom had met u at hard rock in foxwoods. Just wanted u to know i been rockin your music at the bar. U have alot of great songs.
Keep it up ;)
.





Aug 19 2008 4:04 PM

heyy. you guys came to my camp (camp eagle hill) over the summer. you might not remember me but i'm one of the girls that made shirts for you guys.
Ash Pants.





Aug 21 2008 5:03 AM

I had some nerds today and realized how much I miss you crazy cats.
<3
Aaron





Aug 21 2008 12:57 PM

I demand you come back to Sunny South Wales, UK. Pleasee!
Your like one of me favourite bands like ever since I seen you.
Dawn





Aug 18 2008 5:24 PM

Well.....? How was Hawaii......?
Madison





Aug 18 2008 6:26 PM

i miss you guys!
we'll come see you play soon
Siete Armas





Aug 14 2008 3:44 AM

thanks for adding the siete armas.


Helena Krausz
Locals Only Art & Music Pub





Aug 16 2008 3:36 AM

Having Laces withdraw. I'll be OK. Why did no one want to stay at our house? The breakfast food is going bad.
Lost & Found





Aug 14 2008 2:11 AM

whens beat me i'm a whore coming out?
krissy





Aug 8 2008 4:35 PM

Thanks!
Liz


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Aug 8 2008 4:51 PM

i miss you guys!
Dashah





Aug 6 2008 6:54 PM

hey my bros!!!! are you coming to my show @ the Knitting Factory Next Tues????? it would be great to have my brothers from another there lol!!

Dashah
D





Aug 5 2008 4:18 AM

Do you realize how nuts it's gonna be when you guys finally visit again? BTW, "Here to Stay" sounds great!

miss ya, :)

-dk
Dan Mumm





Aug 3 2008 4:37 PM