Breathe (New Zealand band)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | mid-1990s |
| Headquarters | Wellington , New Zealand |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Breathe was a rock ensemble originating from Wellington, New Zealand, composed of Andrew Tilby (vocals, guitar), Richard Small (guitar, vocals), Pet Johnson (bass), Steve Gallagher (keyboards), and Guy Fisher (drums). The group was established in the mid-1990s by schoolmates Small, Tilby, Fisher, and Gallagher from Hutt Valley, with Johnson joining the lineup subsequently. They initially self-released a 7" single along with the CD EP Things Like These before securing a contract with Felix, an independent label based in Auckland.
In 1996, Breathe issued the Smiley Hands CD through Felix, followed by their first full-length album Pop Life, which was distributed via BMG. After spending seven months touring across New Zealand in 1998 and supporting the Exponents on their Summer Tour, the band caught the interest of Sony Music NZ and signed with them soon after.
At the 1999 New Zealand Music Awards, Andrew Tilby was honored with the "Tui" award for Most Promising Male Vocalist.
While signed to Sony, Breathe released their sophomore album, Don't Stop The Revolution, in 2000. The album's title track reached number 6 on the New Zealand charts, whereas the single "Landslide" climbed to position 28.
The band dissolved in 2001 following the exit of drummer Guy Fisher. The remaining members went on to form Dead End Beat, which released a self-titled album in 2004.
Albums
| Date | Title | Label | Charted | Country | Catalog number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albums | ||||||
| 1998 | Pop Life | Felix (distributed by BMG) | - | - | 74321 571462 | |
| 2000 | Don't Stop the Revolution | Sony Music | - | - | 4989447.2 | |
| EPs | ||||||
| 1995 | Things Like These | Prototype Publications | - | - | PP1001-CD | |
| 1996 | Smiley Hands | Felix (distributed by BMG) | 24 | - | 74321 424522 | |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | NZ Singles Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Dive Tower" (7" vinyl) | ||
| 1998 | "Started Something" | Pop Life | |
| "Drivin'" | |||
| "Purple" (Radio/TV Single only) | |||
| 2000 | "Landslide" | Don't Stop the Revolution | 28 |
| "Don't Stop The Revolution" | 6 | ||
| "When The Sun Comes" |