Welcome to the home of The Breed, Tasmania's hottest powerpop sensation. Stay tuned for news of gigs, disks and downloads.
"What is powerpop?" I hear you ask? It takes in any high-energy, bright, fun-loving rock music from British 60s Mods like The Who through to new skool punk like Green Day, and taking in a whole range of things in between, including (but in no way limited to) The Lemonheads, The Primitives, 60s US garage style and aggressive covers of the British pop invasion and Merseybeat. How's that for detail, then?
Historic video footage of the Breed when they appeared at the Sheraton Hotel (Hobart) in 1994. They play a cover of the Aussie Beat classic “You Stole My Love” which was originally recorded by Mike Furber & the Bowry Boys. This footage has been synced to a demo of the song that was recorded by the band around the same time. This song is still featured as a crowd favourite in their current playlist. Thanks to Sharon Heritage who captured the event on camera at the time.
The Breed now has a last.fm website, so this gives you another place to go to find out all the latest on the band, also hear other bands that The Breed think are Fab, Farout and Groovy.
To check out The Breed’s last.fm website click here
Shooting Star Outdoor Cinema commences its summer season of movies under the stars at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens on Thursday 29th November 2007. The evening will feature a performance by the Breed to open the season followed by a showing of the movie “Kenny”.
The Breed will take to the stage shortly after the gates open at 7.00 pm and perform until dusk when the movie starts. Now is your chance to catch them at this unique event. Copies of their CD will also be available for sale on the night.
The new compilation CD released by Smashed Records called Invaders From The Planet Pop is now available. This CD features 20 tracks from twenty bands around the world and showcases some of the best contemporary Powerpop and features a track by THE BREED.
Copies of the CD are avalable through Smashed Records . The track “Inner City Crowd” by the Breed which appears on the compilation CD is also available on the Breed’s Regeneration CD or for individual digital purchase. Find out more about ordering your copy of the song here!
1966 is back at the Tasmanian Inn when the Breed take to the stage at 8.00 pm on Saturday 20th October 2007.
After starting the year with an explosive appearance at the “Taste of Tasmania”, and a variety of other popular venues as part of their “Clothes She Wears” tour, the Breed have been much in demand as the ultimate authentic 60s party band. Their energetic sound has had them playing all over Tasmania.
Be there for your chance to win a copy of their promotional DVD containing video clips of selected tracks from their CD “Regeneration”.
The first Vinyl EP released by Smashed Records called Trans-Pacific Pop Conspiracy is now available. This Limited Edition 7 inch Clear Vinyl record contains 4 tracks by bands from Australia and the USA.
It features SWERVE (Adelaide S.A.), THE TENDER MORSELS (San Francisco CA), THE VAGUE (Columbus OH) and THE BREED (Hobart TAS). This record showcases some of the world’s best contemporary Powerpop.
The track listing is as follows:
Side 1: CLOSING IN: Swerve, PRISTINE: The Tender Morsels
Side 2: ONE MORE TIME: The Vague, GIRL ON A TRAIN: The Breed
Digital copies of the EP are avalable through Klicktrack. The track “Girl on A Train” is also available on the Breed’s Regeneration CD or for individual digital purchase. Find out more about ordering your copy of the song here!
Copies of the Breed’s Regeneration CD will be available for sale directly from the band during their performance at the Taste of Tasmania on New Years Day.
Also make sure you’re there in your best 60s clothes for a chance to win a limited edition DVD containing promotional videos of selected tracks from the Regeneration CD.
Welcome to the home of The Breed, Tasmania's hottest powerpop sensation. Stay tuned for news of gigs, disks and downloads.
