The Breakdowns

Viva Los Breakdowns!

These ‘kids’ have every reason to bop, as they celebrate a tour with classic rock legends Terrorvision and the release of their highly anticipated second studio album.


The Breakdowns, made up of Joe (lead singer/ guitarist), Matt (lead guitarist), Adam (bassist) and Owen (Drummer), formed in 2007 with a vision of bringing back classic rock and roll.

The bubble-gum rockers released their self-titled debut album in 2008 on the Spanish record label ‘ROCK INDIANA’. Although the album held some great tracks the band were not happy with the overall vibe of the record, feeling that it did not reflect them in the way they had imagined their first album would. Despite this, it gave them the amazing opportunity to tour in Spain where they have collected an expansive ever-growing fan base.

In 2009 the band were asked to play the Summer Sundae festival in Leicester, excited by the break they, being the classic rock stars at heart, released a double sided 7’’ vinyl ‘Hey Veronica/ Some Kind Of Wonderful’ to mark the occasion. Leader Singer, Joe, said: ‘It was a dream of ours to release a piece of vinyl, kinda ace!’

The band are currently touring the UK with English rock band Terrorvision, who reformed in recent years after a long hiatus, a band The Breakdowns have admired since a young age.  Supporting their idols the band stepped up their game, physically blasting everything they have to give to the audience; receiving an excellent reception at each gig they play.

The Breakdowns recently released their second album, ‘The Kids Don’t Wanna Bop Anymore’, all thirteen tracks on the album bring together a fresh rock and roll perspective with classic Ramones inspired sounds, creating a unique genre missing from today’s music scene. Joe said: ‘We wanted to make a record that blew our debut album out of the water.’ The Breakdowns were lucky enough to work with ‘Spiritualized/ Julian Cope’ guitarist Doggen, who allowed the band to use his studio and gave guidance that helped shape the epic rock and roll album they have just released.

The Breakdowns’ future looks bright with more dates supporting Terrorvision, a Spanish tour and talk of a track of theirs maybe appearing on an American movie soundtrack.  They are also already in discussion about their next album, the lead singer said: ‘A new album will hopefully be out next summer, and the next one is going to be even better; there are no bands around today writing heartbreak pop like we do.’

The Breakdowns’ new album is now available from iTunes and www.rockindiana.com