Breech

A female-fronted alternative/indie rock band, originally formed and active in Detroit, MI during the '90s. Reformed in Los Angeles in the '00s. Active in the 1990s and 2000s, Breech embodied the musical vision of Missy Gibson and Mike Flanagan. Gibson came to Los Angeles from Detroit where her performances gained citywide attention, receiving praise from such press outlets as the Detroit Metro Times, who dubbed her "the best independent singer/songwriter in the country." Primary Critic for The All Music Guide, and Rolling Stone contributor Thom Jurek writes, "Breech's songs reveal the beauty in human flaws, the subtleties of passion, and the dynamics of anger. They are raw, gutsy, frail, tainted with the stain of life and to the bone." Gibson has also maintained a publishing deal with EMI since 1998. Mike Flanagan, a native Angelino, has received many accolades for his multi-instrumentalist and songwriting abilities. “Flanagan is a striking talent… an impressive songwriter… a commanding vocalist… (with) Elvis Costello’s tunefulness and full-bore passion…” says the Los Angeles Times. Breech has consistently delivered praiseworthy releases, including their self-titled debut (1999), cd single Junk (2000), the above-mentioned Apron Strings (2002) and Demos Dust and Debris (2003), a collection of live acoustic tracks and recordings seldom heard. Their last release was Tarnish and Undress (2007). Breech’s music has been featured in film and television, on shows such as the WB’s "Dawson's Creek" and "Black Sash.” They have also appeared on Canadian TV's "Much Music," and PAX TV’s “Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star.” Breech have toured the country extensively on their own, as well as opening for many national acts, including Weezer, the late Jeff Buckley, White Stripes and Liz Phair.