Cigarettes for Breakfast are a Philadelphia-based band known for their lush soundscapes and raw, emotive, fuzzed-out performances, capturing the essence of shoegaze and dream pop greats like as My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive while delivering their own fresh take on classic, and dense sounds.

The bedroom project of Matt Whiteford, along with an ever-changing cast of members and collaborators, has taken the hearts of listeners, making waves out of the DIY music scene and onto the stage with renowned acts like Slow Crush, The Asteroid No. 4, and Mahogany, among others.

After releasing several demos, EPs, and singles, the band’s debut LP, Join the Circus (2023), demonstrated their ability to take the listener on a journey, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. It also garnered them a well-deserved comparison to The Jesus and Mary Chain by Rolling Stone.

The band’s second full-length album, Slow Motion, will be released on February 21 by Abandon Everything Records (vinyl), Candlepin Records (tape), and The Upstate Sound (digital).

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Photo courtesy of Alex Ayabe.