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the breakups
Indie / Powerpop / Pop

""i can't hear you... we're breaking up""

Hollywoodland, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   the breakups: General Info
Member Since6/30/2005
Band Websitethebreakupssuck.com
Band Membersjake - vocals, guitar

jillinda - fauxmberlin, fauxllotron, omnichord, mellodica, MT-68, organ, synth, sp-404

james - guitar, nord, noise

blake - bass, vocals

phil - drums, cymbals
InfluencesMichael Penn, Pernice Brothers, Emitt Rhodes, Jon Brion, Fountains of Wayne, The Shins, Elliott Smith, Aimee Mann, Mark Strong, Sparklehorse, Wilco, Madder Rose & Mary Lorson/Saint Low, Salim Nourallah, Neil Finn, The Zombies, Travis, Dr. Dog, Glen Hansard, The Doozers, Guster, Mike Viola & The Candybutchers, Jason Falkner, Edison Gower, Bob Mould, Ben Folds Five, Buffalo Tom, Squeeze, Joseph Arthur, Iron & Wine, Mike Andrews, Feist, Sufjan Stevens, Howie Beck, Joe Henry, Elvis Costello, Jellyfish, eels, Grant Lee Phillips, Weezer, The Pieces, REM, Circus Monkey, My Bloody Valentine, The Verve Pipe, Harry Chamberlin, The Flaming Lips, Postal Service, Old 97s, Death Cab For Cutie, The Lemonheads, The Cardigans, The Clash, Mates of State, The Grays, The Beatles, Electric Light Orchestra, Canada, Arcade Fire, Spoon, The Strokes, Josh Rouse, New Order, Sean Lennon, Radiohead, The Honeydogs, Andrew Bird, The Decemberists, Fleetwood Mac, T-Rex, The Monkees, Harry Nilsson
Sounds Likepowerless pop
Type of LabelNone





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Jul 17 2008 8:45P
Spaceland with Jason Falkner Silverlake, California
Aug 6 2008 12:00P
“…IS GOOD” w/ Jon Hershfield (www.killradio.org) www. killradio. org, California

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   About the breakups

Eat Your Heart Out EP

Order Now

  1. Breaking Up
  2. Day in the Sun
  3. Tissue Sample
  4. After the Fact
  5. Let's See What Happens
  6. Feed
  7. Winding Down
  8. Hanging Up

(8 tracks, 6 songs)



the breakups hail from Hollywoodland, California. Their classic pop sensibility and adventurous arrangements have them working in the same musical milieu as other modern pop staples like The Shins, Fountains of Wayne, Elliott Smith, Nada Surf, Wilco, and Michael Penn. Combine those modern ideas with a love for the classic sound of Emitt Rhodes, The Clash, The Zombies, and a certain "B" band from Liverpool and you have the breakups special brand of "powerless pop."

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The Hectors





Jul 18 2008 1:51 PM

good job last night 'kups. james could have been a loooot drunker, but you know... the songs sounded mighty nice.
popgirletc





Jul 18 2008 9:37 AM

That was a great night last night, you guys sounded super! (and happy trails James...)
Tommi Zender





Jul 15 2008 8:16 AM

Breakup a leg Thursday night!
The Voyeurs





Jun 30 2008 6:05 PM

Jake...Youre amazing!! Let's play together soon! Sean
Parisa





Jun 27 2008 10:43 AM

Happy Bowling Day!!!
the sweet hurt





Jun 1 2008 10:25 AM

wow, you mean business! wish you could be there too.
Adam





Jun 1 2008 10:19 AM

My heart is broken
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Jun 1 2008 8:28 AM

That was really fun last night! You guy's are awesome we would love to share the stage again hopefully sooner than later:)-Seasons
clarke martty





May 31 2008 8:18 AM

much appreciation for the addition! ya got great songs!! that's what it's all about..xxxcm
Elaine Layabout





May 17 2008 8:59 PM

it was just like watching mtv!

:>
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May 17 2008 1:01 PM

I know! It's a funny site:) we have had to cramp in that corner a few times..But you get great sound in that little circlel;0 Can't wait Cheers!
Seasons


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May 17 2008 11:13 AM

We Finally get to share the stage on the 31st very looking forward to it:)-Seasons
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May 14 2008 10:28 PM

one of my favorite Breakups shows ever.
GREAT JOB KIDS!
i make this sound





May 14 2008 3:27 PM

Great show last night kids. Sounded really fantastic.
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May 14 2008 12:27 PM

if that "spaceship" guitar exists in this universe, then there is a god. so tell that to that einstein douchebag.
Nik





May 14 2008 10:19 AM

I want that spaceship of a guitar Jake was playing.
Mike Rudolph





May 12 2008 10:17 PM





Hey guys... Here is the flier to the show. Hope that you can make it out. It would be nice to meet you. Dig your music and I'm sure I will dig the people behind it :) . Talk soon.

Mike
Obi Best





May 1 2008 6:49 PM

if we're the beatles then you're the rolling fucking stones dude!
touche!
let's play together again...
Nik





May 1 2008 1:59 PM

Sorry I couldn't stay the whole set, it was just too damn late.
Brittney Westover





Apr 30 2008 3:47 PM

Cute new flier! See you guys tonight! :)
Keith





Apr 30 2008 3:31 PM

You finally put Tissue Sample back up. Thank God. All is right with the world again...