Two
dramatic years in the making, Breech's long-awaited fifth release, Tarnish
and Undress, will hit the streets on October
8th, 2007. For a pre-release preview of a few Tarnish
and Undress tracks, click the play buttons above.
While in the throes of recording the CD, lead singer/songwriter
Missy Gibson popped out a kid, enduring long months of morning
sickness and pregnancy-related ailments, yet never missed a session.
Bassist Ian Barstow moved to Sweden to become a reindeer farmer,
his bags packed and sitting next to him as he completed the last
of his tracks. And finally, shortly after finishing the album,
long-time drummer Dan Hughes stepped out from behind his snare
and was lost to The Kabbalah.
Pulling it together during these trying times, guitarist/songwriter/producer
Mike Flanagan proved to be a pillar of strength and tenacity, surviving
long hours in the studio on Coke Zero and pits chips.
Several special guests also
can be heard on the new CD. David Philips of Frank Black & the Catholics
added pedal steel on "SABOTEUR" and "UNREQUITED",
and violinist Rebecca Kaplan, formerly of the Volebeats (Safe House),
played
on several tracks.
LA's own Jen Corday played some cello as well.
Breech
embodies the musical vision of Missy Gibson and Mike Flanagan. Gibson
came to Los Angeles from Detroit where her performances gained citywide
attention,
receiving praise from such press outlets as the Detroit Metro Times,
who dubbed
her "the best independent singer/songwriter in the country." Primary
Critic for The All, Music Guide, and Rolling Stone contributor Thom Jurek writes, "Breech's
songs reveal the beauty in human flaws, the subtleties of passion, and the dynamics
of anger. They are raw, gutsy, frail, tainted with the stain of life and to the
bone." Gibson has also maintained a publishing deal with EMI since 1998.
Mike Flanagan, a native Angelino, has received many accolades for his multi.
instrumentalist and songwriting abilities. "Flanagan is a striking talent...
an impressive songwriter... a commanding vocalist... (with) Elvis Costello's
tunefulness and full-bore passion..." says the Los Angeles Times.
In
2002, Breech decided to combine their musical talent with their prowess
in the kitchen, garnering much attention from their series of "rock and roll
bake sales," which funded the recording costs of their full-length release
Apron Strings. Their delicious treats and DIY genius impressed the Los Angeles
Times, LA Weekly (who dubbed Missy "Betty Rocker"), Rocker Girl and
Venus magazines, among others. It is not surprising then that Apron Strings won
the 2003 DIY Album Of The Year. Breech was also nominated "best indie band" by
the OC Weekly, an opinion shared by Music Connection magazine, which,
year after year, contends that Breech is one of LA's best independent
bands.
Breech has consistently delivered praiseworthy releases, including their self-titled
debut (1999), cd single Junk (2000), the above-mentioned Apron Strings (2002)
and Demos Dust and Debris (2003), a collection of live acoustic tracks and recordings
seldom heard.
Breech's music has been featured in film and television, on shows such
as the WB's "Dawson's Creek" and "Black Sash." They have also appeared
on Canadian TV's "Much Music," and PAX TV's "Ed McMahon's Next
Big Star." Breech have toured the country extensively on their own,
as well as opening for many national acts, including Weezer, the late
Jeff Buckley,
White
Stripes and Liz Phair.
Two
dramatic years in the making, Breech's long-awaited fifth release, Tarnish
and Undress, will hit the streets on October
8th, 2007. For a pre-release preview of a few Tarnish
and Undress tracks, click the play buttons above.
Breech
embodies the musical vision of Missy Gibson and Mike Flanagan. Gibson
came to Los Angeles from Detroit where her performances gained citywide
attention,
receiving praise from such press outlets as the Detroit Metro Times,
who dubbed
her "the best independent singer/songwriter in the country." Primary
Critic for The All, Music Guide, and Rolling Stone contributor Thom Jurek writes, "Breech's
songs reveal the beauty in human flaws, the subtleties of passion, and the dynamics
of anger. They are raw, gutsy, frail, tainted with the stain of life and to the
bone." Gibson has also maintained a publishing deal with EMI since 1998.
Mike Flanagan, a native Angelino, has received many accolades for his multi.
instrumentalist and songwriting abilities. "Flanagan is a striking talent...
an impressive songwriter... a commanding vocalist... (with) Elvis Costello's
tunefulness and full-bore passion..." says the Los Angeles Times.
In
2002, Breech decided to combine their musical talent with their prowess
in the kitchen, garnering much attention from their series of "rock and roll
bake sales," which funded the recording costs of their full-length release
Apron Strings. Their delicious treats and DIY genius impressed the Los Angeles
Times, LA Weekly (who dubbed Missy "Betty Rocker"), Rocker Girl and
Venus magazines, among others. It is not surprising then that Apron Strings won
the 2003 DIY Album Of The Year. Breech was also nominated "best indie band" by
the OC Weekly, an opinion shared by Music Connection magazine, which,
year after year, contends that Breech is one of LA's best independent
bands.