The Brakes: Tale of Two Cities on Jambase

by Dennis Cook There's a warming charm to The Brakes from the moment they fire it up. It happens at their shows, which practically leap into…
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thebrakes Jul 22, 2008
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XPoNential Festival Tickets

Discounted early bird tickets are on sale until Monday, June 30th, so get 'em while you can!  http://xpn.org/festival08/tickets.php
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thebrakes Jun 26, 2008
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Imeem XPoNential Contest

Create your own playlist on Imeem of artists playing this year's XPoNential Music Festival (that includes us!) and win passes to the festival (as well…
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thebrakes Jun 08, 2008

The Brakes in Philadelphia Weekly!

The Brakes. by Doug WallenAs you may have heard, drummer Josh Sack of Philly’s promising young Brakes succumbed to leukemia just as the band released…
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thebrakes Jun 04, 2008

Two In-Studios!

The Brakes will be doing two in-studios in New York City and in Boston. New York City: June 2, In-Studio at FYI, 1:00 PM, open to…
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thebrakes May 28, 2008

"Tale of Two Cities" Reviewed in The Village Voice!

MAY 13, 2008 The Brakes' Tale of Two CitiesHyena Records A monument to calmly neurotic pop excellence by Edd Hurt Unlike any number of pop musicians who take refuge…
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thebrakes May 14, 2008

New Album Out Today!

Our new album, "Tale of Two Cities," is out on Hyena Records RIGHT NOW!!  Pick it up on Amazon, iTunes, or at your local record…
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thebrakes May 06, 2008

New Tour Dates and Pre-Order Info (Get A FREE T-shirt!)

May 7: Little Rock, AR @ Sticky Fingers 21 + May 9: Dallas, TX @ The Cavern 18 + w/ Jonathan Tyler, Clint Brown May 10: Houston,…
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thebrakes Apr 16, 2008
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The Brakes Promo Video

"Tale of Two Cities" is out on Hyena Records May 6!
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thebrakes Mar 28, 2008

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thebrakes Mar 26, 2008
The Brakes (more info)
Official Artist
  • Label: Hyena Records
  • Label Type: indie
  • About:
    The Brakes are a genuine rock and roll band at first glance. However given a closer look, elements of folk, jazz and even post-rock reveal themselves, making their sound a distinct intertwining of American music, held together by insightful lyrics and memorable songs. Their musicality shines through as the members switch instruments, trading guitars, basses and keyboards for trumpets and saxophones. The band's success is evident in the range of acts that this band has shared the bill with: Dave Matthews Band to The Hold Steady, Live to Willie Nelson & John Fogerty.

    This past spring, their diverse talents were highlighted when the band took on dual city residencies, performing weekly in New York City and Philadelphia. Inhabiting The Knitting Factory in NYC every Tuesday and at Milkboy in Ardmore, PA every Thursday, the band effortlessly transitioned from famed NYC rock club to intimate listening room, often times re-arranging their songs for each different setting.

    These historic performances were captured on record with the help of Milkboy Recording's Tommy Joyner (Gomez, The Dixie Hummingbirds) and aptly titled "A Tale of Two Cities".



    Order the new album, Tale of Two Cities, on Amazon, iTunes, or through Hyena. If you live in the Philadelphia area, you can pick it up on sale at AKA Music. Stream the new album in its entirety here!

    Download a free mp3 of "Into The Ground" here.





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  • Members:
    Matt Kass - Guitars, Bass
    Zach Djanikian - Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Tenor Saxophone
    Derek Feinberg - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
    Adam Flicker - Keyboards, Trumpet, Vocals
    Josh Sack - Drums, Cymbals
  • Member Since: 2008-03-26