The band consisted of Willem Hartong (lead vocals, guitar, principal lyricist), Rob Chojnacki (bass, keyboards, backing vocals) and Seth Masarsky (drums, programming, production). Its music has been described as acoustic rock, alternative rock, indie rock and indie pop, and is known for "honest songwriting".[2] Breaking Laces has released five albums and five EPs since its inception in 2003.[3]
History
The band originally began as a basement project by Willem Hartong, who recorded and released a pair of D.I.Y. albums– 2003's Sohcahtoa and its acoustic companion, Operation Income– on his own. Hartong then joined with Seth Masarsky, later adding bassist Rob Chojnacki, with whom Masarsky had played previously in the band Darby Jones. Touring followed, and in 2005 they recorded their first album, Lemonade, together. This album was followed by the six-song 2006 EP Astronomy Is My Life, But I Love You and 2009's full-length Live at Seaside Studios.[1]
Since its inception, the band has played over 2000 shows,[4] including several tours overseas.[5]
In 2011, the band teamed with Nashville-based Tenacity Records and released When You Find Out. They continued to tour[6][7] and released the album "Come Get Some" in October 2012.[8]
An independent band at heart, they would release free singles and EP's online and give limited CD prints away at shows. They accumulated unreleased original material as well as live recordings that became known as "The Laces Vault" on social media.
The band announced a “probably forever for now hiatus” via Twitter and their website in October 2013.[8]
Origin of band name
According to Hartong, the name Breaking Laces comes from the many times the band had been kicked out of clubs for wearing sneakers.[9]
Members
Willem Hartong – vocals, guitar
Rob Chojnacki – bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Seth Masarsky – drums, programming, percussion, album producer
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