BREEZE, the band headed by Toronto go-to producer and engineer Josh Korody (of BELIEFS and NAILBITER), premiere their latest single “Heart Attack Waiting To Happen” on KEXP’s The Morning Show with John Richards. The band’s latest single is a dancefloor banger and Mark Gardener’s (RIDE) favorite track on the new album. The acid-house-inspired track starts with a simple synth patch and builds into a dark electro jam improvised in the studio. The track marks the path for Breeze as a full band while capturing the euphoria, frenetic energy, and manic bliss of an indie-rock rave soundtrack. “Heart Attack Waiting To Happen” was recorded by Shae Brossard (TOPS, U.S. Girls, Titus Andronicus) and sees Julia Wittman (Ducks Ltd.) on guitar, Robyn Phillips (Vallens) on guitar and vocals, James Kearns on synth and acoustic guitar and Braeden Craig on drums.

Speaking to “Heart Attack Waiting To Happen”, Korody writes; ““Heart Attack Waiting to Happen” began with a simple synth patch and my desire to craft an acid-house inspired track, which the band built up into a dark and funky jam. James wrote the lyrics and the band arranged and finished the track at our first session in the newly built Candle location.”

Breeze’s upcoming LP, SOUR GRAPES, is set for release December 8th on Hand Drawn Dracula. The new album delivers a distinctive 90s-inspired sound that explores the complexity of relationships and builds upon the brit-pop new-wave sound that garnered critical acclaim for their 2021 release, Only Up, praised by the likes of CBC Music, Pitchfork, CLASH, KEXP, NPR, Stereogum and more. Sour Grapes represents an exciting direction for Breeze, capturing the essence of their evolution as a band. Originally a solo project helmed by renowned producer Josh Korody (known for his work with Tess Parks, Dilly Dally, Fucked Up, Weaves), Breeze has since transformed into a five-piece following their debut performance on KEXP Live At Home Session. The album was recorded and meticulously crafted by Korody at his Candle Recording studio, with additional recording at Hotel2Tango alongside Shae Brossard, and mastering by Mark Gardiner (of RIDE) at OX4 Sound studio.

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BREEZE, the band headed by Toronto go-to producer and engineer Josh Korody (of Beliefs and Nailbiter), returns with their first new music since 2021. Breeze’s new track delves into the complexities of human relationships and builds upon the 90s-inspired sound of their album Only Up, which received critical acclaim from the likes of CBC Music, Pitchfork, CLASH, KEXP, NPR, Stereogum and more. Originally a solo project led by Toronto-based producer Josh Korody (known for his production work with Dilly Dally, Weaves, Tess Parks, Fucked Up, Tallies, Fake Palms, and more), Breeze has since evolved into a full band following their debut performance for a KEXP Live At Home Session. Korody plays all the instruments on the track with backup vocals from Jessica Upton, Robyn Phillips, and Julia Wittmann. This new-wave-meets-Britpop-inspired track was recorded solo by Korody at his Candle Recording studio in early 2022, was mastered by Mark Gardiner of RIDE, and promises an exciting direction for an anticipated full-length and full band follow-up.

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With tips from PITCHFORK, BANDCAMP, EXCLAIM, NPR, KEXP, CLASH and STEREOGUM for his recently released album, ONLY UP, Toronto’s BREEZE (aka Josh Korody) is today sharing a Justis Krar directed video for “Ecstasy On Keele Street” as well as MIXED UP, a collection of reimagined tracks taken from ONLY UP. Contributors on the new EP include A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS, JFK MSTRKRFT, KOREA TOWN ACID, PRINCE JOSH, WETURNTORED, and ZOON.

+ NPR / ALL SONGS CONSIDERED

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With tips from Bandcamp, Exclaim, NPR, Stereogum and more, Toronto’s BREEZE (aka Josh Korody) share a Justis Krar directed video for “LET IT IN” and release the new album ONLY UP featuring guests from the Toronto scene including Cadence Weapon, Tess Parks, Zoon, Vallens, Fake Palms, Praises, Ducks Ltd, Tallies, Broken Social Scene and more.

“#1 on NACC’s “Alternative Specialty” Canadian Broadcast Chart” – Week of Aug 25 / BREAKING ALT

“a fun, referential mix that celebrates the idealized hedonism of his favorite records” – PITCHFORK

“the exhilarating mishmash Korody achieves with Only Up – simultaneously offering up a reimagination of Manchester’s swirling ’90s peak, while at the same time feeling futuristic and unfamiliar” – ALL MUSIC

“Only Up is a playful mix of shoegaze, Britpop, and disco” – NEW & NOTABLE / DAILY BANDCAMP

“vital, recreational, stimulating – Breeze Unites Toronto’s Shattered Music Scene on Only Up” – EXCLAIM

“Josh Korody and Oliver Ackermann (A Place to Bury Strangers) dive deep on their recording processes, the new Breeze record, and more” – TALKHOUSE

“squelching acid basslines with Stone Roses-esque drum-breaks and endlessly memorable melodies” – THE MOST RADICALIST


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Toronto-based producer and artist Josh Korody (Nailbiter, Beliefs), who works under the moniker BREEZE, is today sharing his new single and Justis Krar directed video for “Come Around” (featuring Canadian rapper/artist Cadence Weapon). Only Up LP will be released via Hand Drawn Dracula worldwide on August 26th, 2021.

“an intriguing ambience that meshes disco with post-punk, and Rollie Pemberton’s feature makes it even more eclectic” – STEREOGUM

Radio premiere via THE STROMBO SHOW // Video via: NICHE MUSIC, THE INDIE MACHINE, CIRCUIT SWEET, SOME PARTY, BIZZARRE, SPILL, EXCLAIM, INDIE88, STEREOGUM

Written, recorded and mixed in 8 days, Only Up finds Korody enlisting a whirlwind of performances from Tess Parks, Cadence Weapon and an array of the Toronto music scene, including members of Orville Peck, Tallies, Vallens, Zoon, Sauna, Fake Palms, Rapport, Praises, Civic TV, Moon King, Blonde Elvis, For Jane, Ducks Ltd, TOPS and Broken Social Scene. The record sees Korody digging through and channeling three decades of anthemic British bands, from the angular guitars of late 70’s post-punk (Gang Of Four, Wire), to the lush gloom of 80’s electro-pop (Tears for Fears, OMD), with the dance floor psychedelia of the Manchester sound (Primal Scream, Happy Mondays), and through the late ’90s and early 2000s post-punk/new wave revivalists, Only Up celebrates it’s sound cathartically.

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