Cigarettes For Breakfast
Cigarettes for Breakfast, a Philadelphia-based band, crafts lush soundscapes reminiscent of shoegaze and dream pop icons like My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. Led by Matt Whiteford, the band has garnered attention in the DIY music scene and shared stages with acts like Slow Crush and The Asteroid No. 4. Their debut album "Join the Circus" delves into themes of love and self-discovery, with a second album titled "Slow Motion" slated for release in February 2025.
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Slow Motion
February 21, 2025Philadelphia-based shoegaze band Cigarettes for Breakfast is set to release their second album, "Slow Motion," on February 21, 2025, showcasing a blend of melodic shoegaze and dream pop with influences from bands like My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. Produced, recorded, and mixed by frontman Matthew Paul Whiteford, the LP features 11 tracks that capture the essence of lush soundscapes and emotion through big walls of guitars and melodic hooks, appealing to both shoegaze purists and new fans of the genre. Recommended for fans of My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Slow Crush, Narrow Head, and Pains of Being Pure at Heart.