User:SillyxFidget/Breaking Glass (band)

Breaking Glass
OriginSacramento, California, United States
GenresAlternative rock, Glam
Years active2008–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersJonathan Facile
Brandon Lee
Brandon Parker
KJ Houpt
Past membersCristos Giotes
Emily Bein
Websitewww.myspace.com/breaking.glass


Breaking Glass (band) is an Indie Glam band from Sacramento, California. Originally formed in 2008, the band has since gained a loyal local following and over 3,000 fans from around the world.[1]

Musical Style & Influences

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Brought together by a mutual appreciation for "glam rock sound of 70's era bowie and the early 90's britpop sound of suede, placebo and pulp"[1], Breaking Glass maintains Neo-Romantic Glam rock sound and visual style.

Members

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Jonathan Facile

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Brandon Lee

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Brandon Parker

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KJ Houpt

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Discography & Video Releases

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E.P.

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On August 23, 2010 Breaking Glass released their debut E.P. entitled "Dancing on Quicksand."[2] The much-anticipated release brought the band to a ranking of 13 on the Alternative charts.[1] The E.P. is composed of 6 songs[3], most of which were originally demos written and composed by Jonathan Facile.

  • "Hold On" (Appointed debut single)
  • "Long Way to Go"
  • "The Mattress"
  • "Invocations of a Broken Heart"
  • "Dancing on Quicksand" (Title track)
  • "All the Young Dudes" (Bonus cover track with purchase of entire album)

Music Video

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On March 31, 2011 the band released their debut music video for "Hold On"[2] filmed and directed by Phil Mohr.[4] The video was released primarily via YouTube and viral marketing on the band's Facebook, Myspace and ReverbNation profiles.

Media Appearances

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November 11, 2010 - Sacramento News & Review[5]

December 22, 2010 - Mad Owl w/ Kevin Ian on Sac:Rock (http://www.sacrockradio.com/)


References

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  1. ^ a b c http://www.reverbnation.com/breakingglass Information including local ranking and number of fans
  2. ^ a b http://www.facebook.com/Breaking.Glass Official Facebook with dated updates on band activity
  3. ^ http://breakingglass.bandcamp.com/ Digital release of "Dancing on Quicksand" E.P.
  4. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvb0GDheyQs Music Video for "Hold On" with credits and date
  5. ^ http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=1872115 "It’s a small music scene after all" by Nick Miller
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