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{{Short description|American electronic music duo}} |
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| Name = Breathe Carolina |
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| origin = [[Denver]], Colorado, U.S. |
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| discography = [[Breathe Carolina discography]] |
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* [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] |
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| Origin = [[Denver, Colorado]] |
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* [[electropop]] |
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* [[electronic rock]] |
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* [[post-hardcore]] (early) |
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| Genre = [[Electronica]]<br />[[Screamo]] |
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| years_active = 2007–present <!-- correct format per MOS:OTHERDATE --> |
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| Years_active = 2006–present |
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* [[Armada Music]] |
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* [[Columbia Records|Columbia]] |
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| URL = http://www.myspace.com/breathecarolina| Myspace] |
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* [[Fearless Records|Fearless]] |
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| Current_members = Kyle Even<br />David Schmitt |
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* [[Rise Records|Rise]] |
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* [[Spinnin' Records|Spinnin']] |
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| website = {{URL|breathecarolinamusic.com}} |
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| current_members = * David Schmitt |
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* Tommy Cooperman |
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| past_members = * Kyle Even |
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* Joshua Aragon |
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* Luis Bonet |
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* Eric Armenta |
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'''Breathe Carolina''' are an American [[electronic music]] duo from [[Denver]], Colorado. The duo formed in 2007 consisting of David Schmitt and Kyle Even. They later expanded to a full band whose best-known lineup included Schmitt, Even, drummer Eric Armenta, keytarist Joshua Aragon and DJ Luis Bonet. In 2013, Even left the group, while Tommy Cooperman joined that year. Breathe Carolina is currently composed of Schmitt and Cooperman. |
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'''Breathe Carolina''' is a two-piece [[Electronica]] and [[Screamo]]<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?pid=1019317 Billboard.com ]. Retrieved on 2008-12-08.</ref> band from [[Denver, Colorado]], comprised of Kyle Even and David Schmitt. According to the band, the etymology of the band' s name refers to a dream one of the group's members had "encouraging an older woman, Carolina, to calm down in the midst of stressful circumstances"<ref name "Artery">{{cite web|url=http://www.thearteryfoundation.com/artists/breathecarolina/|title=Breathe Carolina Biography|publisher=The Artery Foundation|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> |
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The band have released five studio albums: ''[[It's Classy, Not Classic]]'' (2008), ''[[Hello Fascination]]'' (2009), ''[[Hell Is What You Make It]]'' (2011), ''[[Savages (Breathe Carolina album)|Savages]]'' (2014) and ''[[Dead: The Album]]'' (2019). Their hit single "[[Blackout (Breathe Carolina song)|Blackout]]" was certified platinum in the United States. |
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== Background == |
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Both David and Kyle had musical experience outside of Breathe Carolina. After an interview with them they reportedly said that they had wanted to be dinosaurs when they grew up. "Yeah I wanted to be a T-Rex", said Kyle,"and i wanted to be a Platopasaurus Rexodon", David replied. Some people claim it was a rumor but reporters claim to have proof. In years past, Kyle was conscripted by some middle school friends to front their [[band]]. As time passed, he would refine his vocal abilities in a variety of situations. Meanwhile, David was playing guitar in slower, [[indie rock]] ensembles. Their mutual friends drew them into each others orbit, and soon they were living in the same house . <ref name "Artery"/> |
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==History== |
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According to Kyle Even, "Breathe Carolina just kind of happened. "We really didn't think about it much. I was playing in another band, and so was David, but we were falling out of those. We had a lot of fun writing together, so we thought, 'Let's just do this, and see what happens.'" In early 2007, they started a [[Myspace]] page, hoping to get 20 or so listeners. However, almost immediately they began building a name for themselves. On November 26, 2008, the duo made their first music video, with Director Robby Starbuck, for the song "Diamonds." It was announced while they were performing at [[the Troubadour]] in West Hollywood on [[Pierce the Veil]]'s Delicious Tour.<ref name "Artery"/> |
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===Beginnings (2007)=== |
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Kyle Even, born on September 21, 1985, and David Schmitt, born on March 26, 1988, spent their early years playing in various local Colorado musical groups. After being introduced to alternative rock by an older stepbrother, Even moved towards vocals as a teen. Before joining Breathe Carolina, Even performed in the band Rivendale. They produced an extended play called ''Portrait of Shadows''. Schmitt, on the other hand, started on bass at the age of 12 and then branched out to guitar, performing in Colorado with As the Flood Waters Rose (later named the Autobiography).<ref name="Altpress Bio">{{cite book | title=Alternative Press, Issue No. 285 | date=April 2011 | page=54}}</ref> |
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The duo has toured relentlessly, sharing the stage with contemporaries such as [[The Secret Handshake]], Millionaires, and BrokeNCYDE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?pid=1019317|title= |
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Artist Biography - Breathe Carolina|publisher=BillBoard|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> Their lastest tour, "The Delicious Tour," was along side [[Pierce The Veil]] and [[Emarosa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/tour/tour_results.jsp?vnuid=1019317&rqType=amgflt&act=Breathe%20Carolina|title= Breathe Carolina Tour Finder|publisher=BillBoard|accessdate=2008-11-22}}</ref> |
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Both bands played together often. As the Flood Waters Rose opened up for Rivendale at Rivendale's album release at Grandpa's Music Box in Thornton. After leaving As the Flood Waters Rose, Schmitt started recording his own song on [[GarageBand]], which he later asked Even to participate in creating. As both bands broke up for the members' departure for college, Even and Schmitt started Breathe Carolina.<ref name="Altpress Bio"/> |
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===''It's Classy, Not Classic'' (2007–2009)=== |
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Breathe Carolina started in 2007 with Even and Schmitt recording songs on the music-creating software [[GarageBand]] for fun. They created a [[Myspace]] profile, gaining over 10,000 song plays in 2008 and accumulating over 30 million plays during 2009.<ref name="pittsburghlive" /> The name Breathe Carolina came from a dream that Schmitt had in 9th grade,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broomfieldenterprise.com/ci_12797517|title=Broomfield band to get Warped|last=Bridges|first=Sally|date=June 14, 2009|publisher=[[Broomfield Enterprise]]|access-date=July 18, 2009}}</ref> about calming down a woman named Carolina.<ref name="The Monitor">{{cite web|url=http://www.themonitor.com/entertainment/carolina-15941-breathe-happened.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614104114/http://www.themonitor.com/entertainment/carolina-15941-breathe-happened.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 14, 2012 |title=BAND PROFILE: Breathe Carolina |last=Ramirez |first=Miriam |date=August 14, 2008 |publisher=The Monitor |access-date=July 18, 2009 }}</ref> Soon afterwards, Even quit his job as a photographer to tour with the group full-time.<ref name="pittsburghlive">{{cite news|url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/music/s_611079.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130131073828/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/music/s_611079.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 31, 2013|title=Breathe Carolina's fan response left band breathless|last=Behe|first=Rege|date=February 10, 2009|newspaper=[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]|access-date=July 18, 2009}}</ref> Their first EP, ''Gossip'', was released via [[iTunes]] on November 26, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/mx/album/gossip-ep/269267790?l=en-GB|title=Gossip - EP by Breathe Carolina|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> In May 2008, the duo signed with [[Rise Records]] and announced the release date of their debut studio album, ''[[It's Classy, Not Classic]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.drivenfaroff.com/2008/05/14/breathe-carolina-sign-with-rise-records/|title=Breathe Carolina Sign With Rise Records|author=Bryce Jacobson|date=May 14, 2008|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> Breathe Carolina performed at the [[Bamboozle Left]] in April 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2008/04/07/day-2-of-bamboozle-left-falls-flat/|title=Day 2 of Bamboozle Left falls flat|website=[[The Orange County Register]]|author=Ben Wener|date=April 7, 2008|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> |
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Breathe Carolina recorded their first album using [[GarageBand]].<ref name="USA Today">{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/ontheverge/story/2011-12-01/on-the-verge-breathe-carolina/51587066/1|title=Electronic duo Breathe Carolina amid a 'Blackout'|author=Brian Mansfield|website=[[USA Today]]|date=December 2, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204233821/https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/ontheverge/story/2011-12-01/on-the-verge-breathe-carolina/51587066/1|archivedate=December 4, 2011|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> The album introduced a few new songs that were not featured on ''Gossip'', including "The Introduction", "No Vacancy", "Show Me Yours", "Classified", "That's Classy", and "You Wish".<ref name="AllMusic Review">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/its-classy-not-classic-mw0000797588|title=It's Classy, Not Classic Review by Charity Stafford|author=Charity Stafford|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> The album was written, recorded and produced by Schmitt in his home studio in [[Denver, Colorado]].<ref name="The Monitor"/> The album was available for streaming on their [[PureVolume]] page on September 1, 2008, before it was officially released on September 16.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_4618/|title=Breathe Carolina post full album stream|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=September 1, 2008|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> ''It's Classy, Not Classic'' debuted on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at number 186.<ref name="US-Albums">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/breathe-carolina/chart-history/billboard-200|title=Breathe Carolina Chart History (Billboard 200)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> Breathe Carolina headlined their fall 2008 tour with [[Every Avenue]], [[Brokencyde]], and [[the Morning Of]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/entertainment/2008/09/11/fall-forward/23013618007/|title=Fall Forward|magazine=[[Columbus Monthly]]|date=September 11, 2008|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> They also supported [[Pierce the Veil]] on their "The Delicious Tour" in November 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.equalvision.com/news/pierce-the-veils-delicious-tour-with-breathe-carolina/|title=Pierce the Veil's Delicious Tour With Breathe Carolina|website=[[Equal Vision Records|Equal Vision]]|date=November 10, 2008|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> Breathe Carolina released the lead single from the album, "Diamonds" on February 4, 2009 along with its music video. The video features appearances made by [[Millionaires (band)|Millionaires]], as well as Josh White from Umbrella Clothing and This City Is Burning Records.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_5866/|title=Breathe Carolina Post Video For Diamonds|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=February 4, 2009|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> In February 2009, they embarked on the Take Action tour with support from [[Cute Is What We Aim For]], [[Meg & Dia]], Every Avenue and [[Anarbor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/news/check-out-breathe-carolinas-diamonds-video|title=Check Out Breathe Carolina's Diamond's Video|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|author=Johan Wippsson|date=February 5, 2009|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> Breathe Carolina was featured on ''[[Punk Goes Pop 2]]'' performing the track, "[[See You Again (Miley Cyrus song)|See You Again]]", which was released in March 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzznet.com/musicnews/punk-goes-pop-2-artists-j3514211/|title=Punk Goes Pop 2 Artists and Tracks|website=[[Buzznet]]|date=December 17, 2008|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120724164229/http://redpatterndress.buzznet.com/user/journal/3514211/punk-pop-2-artists-tracks/|archivedate=July 24, 2012|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> |
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===''Hello Fascination'' (2009–2010)=== |
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[[File:Kyle Breathe Carolina.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Even performing in 2009]] |
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In April 2009, Breathe Carolina left Rise Records and signed with [[Fearless Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.drivenfaroff.com/2009/04/29/fearless-records-signs-breathe-carolina/|title=Fearless Records Signs Breathe Carolina|author=Bryce Jacobson|date=April 29, 2009|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> The duo began working on their second studio album that same month with producer Mike Green.<ref name="Fearless">{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/news/breathe-carolina-signs-to-fearless-records|title=Breathe Carolina Signs To Fearless Records|author=Johan Wippsson|date=April 25, 2009|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> According to Even, the album describes their "vision of everything we are."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/news/breathe-carolinas-hello-fascination-debuts-in-the-billboard-200-at-43|title=Breathe Carolina's Hello Fascination Debuts In The Billboard 200 At #43!|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|author=Johan Wippsson|date=August 27, 2009|access-date=July 3, 2023}}</ref> On June 29, 2009, the first song from ''[[Hello Fascination]]'' was released: "Welcome To Savannah".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.westword.com/music/download-a-track-from-breathe-carolinas-new-album-5690071|title=Download a track from Breathe Carolina's new album|website=[[Westword]]|author=Dave Herrera|date=June 30, 2009|access-date=March 20, 2023}}</ref> The duo premiered the lead single from the album, "Hello Fascination" on their [[MySpace]] page on July 25, 2009.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_7617/|title=Breathe Carolina post title track off new album|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=July 26, 2009|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> ''Hello Fascination'' was released on August 18, 2009.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_breathecarolinahelloinformation/|title=Breathe Carolina unveil album art and tracklist|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=July 6, 2009|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> The album peaked at number 43 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and sold 11,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="US-Albums"/><ref name="US-Dance Albums"/> They performed at the [[Vans Warped Tour]] in 2009.<ref name="Fearless"/> Breathe Carolina also joined [[Family Force 5]] on their Dance Rawr Dance 3 tour from September to October 2009.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_fffdancerawrdance3/|title=Family Force 5 announce new tour dates|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=July 28, 2009|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> |
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Breathe Carolina toured in the UK in January 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/news/breathe-carolina-heads-to-the-uk|title=Breathe Carolina Heads To The Uk|author=Johan Wippsson|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|date=January 19, 2010|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> The deluxe edition of ''Hello Fascination'' was released on July 6, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fearlessrecords.com/releases/hello-fascination-deluxe-edition/|title=Hello Fascination (Deluxe Edition)|publisher=[[Fearless Records]]|access-date=March 20, 2023}}</ref> On June 23, Schmitt and Even launched a clothing line called Blush. "I.D.G.A.F." was released as the second single from the album, with the music video being released on July 30, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodnews.com/2010/07/28/breathe-carolina-release-music-video-for-i-d-g-a-f/|title=Breathe Carolina release music video for I.D.G.A.F.|date=July 28, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104021901/https://www.hollywoodnews.com/2010/07/28/breathe-carolina-release-music-video-for-i-d-g-a-f/|archivedate=January 4, 2023|access-date=January 3, 2023}}</ref> The duo performed at Vans Warped Tour in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rttnews.com/1163996/2010-warped-tour-lineup-revealed.aspx|title=2010 Warped Tour Lineup Revealed|website=RTTNews|date=December 22, 2009|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> In the fall of 2010, they joined [[Mayday Parade]] on the Fearless Friends tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2010/08/mayday-paradebreathe-carolinaevery.html|title=Mayday Parade/Breathe Carolina/Every Avenue US Tour|website=Alter the Press!|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> They covered the song "[[Down (Jay Sean song)#Breathe Carolina version|Down]]" by [[Jay Sean]] for the compilation album ''[[Punk Goes Pop 3]]'' that was released on November 2, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/bbfede/breathe-carolina-jay-sean-down-pop-goes-pun|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027170521/https://www.mtv.com/news/bbfede/breathe-carolina-jay-sean-down-pop-goes-pun|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 27, 2022|title=Video: Breathe Carolina On Their 'Punk Goes Pop 3' Cover Of Jay Sean's 'Down'|website=[[MTV]]|author=Chris Ryan|date=November 2, 2010|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> Their cover peaked at number 31 on the US [[Billboard charts|Rock Digital Song Sales]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/breathe-carolina/chart-history/rkt/|title=Breathe Carolina Chart History (Rock Digital Song Sales)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=28 August 2022}}</ref> |
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On November 21, 2010, Breathe Carolina released their second ever Christmas-themed song for a part on the ''[['Tis the Season to Be Fearless]]'' [[compilation album]]. The song is titled "Mile-High Christmas".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_breathe_carolina_six_more_on_fearless_holiday_compilation|title=The Maine, Breathe Carolina, six more on Fearless holiday compilation|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|accessdate=January 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113200610/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_breathe_carolina_six_more_on_fearless_holiday_compilation/|archive-date=November 13, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===''Hell Is What You Make It'' (2011–2012)=== |
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Recording for the third studio album took place in early 2011 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref name="Melodic">{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/news/breathe-carolina-unveils-tracklisting-and-album-art-for-new-album|title=Breathe Carolina Unveils Tracklisting And Album Art For New Album|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|author=Johan Wippsson|date=May 20, 2011|access-date=July 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://helliswhatyoumakeit.com/|title=Official Website of Breathe Carolina|website=Helliswhatyoumakeit.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530021651/http://www.helliswhatyoumakeit.com:80/|archivedate=May 30, 2011|access-date=October 18, 2011}}</ref> It is the first album in which Breathe Carolina recorded as a full band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/breathe-carolinas-kyle-even-talks-the-ups-and-downs-of-blending-dance-music-with-metal-7072752|title=Breathe Carolina's Kyle Even Talks The Ups and Downs of Blending Dance Music with Metal|website=[[Dallas Observer]]|author=Darryl Smyers|date=July 27, 2011|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> They worked producers with [[Ian Kirkpatrick (record producer)|Ian Kirkpatrick]] and [[Matt Squire]] on the album.<ref name="Melodic"/> The album's lead single, "[[Blackout (Breathe Carolina song)|Blackout]]", was available for streaming via [[MTV]] Buzzworthy on June 13, 2011, and was released for digital download the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/06/13/breathe-carolina-blackout-new-song/ |title=Song Premiere: Breathe Carolina, 'Blackout' |website=[[MTV]] |author=Jason Newman |date=June 13, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616052521/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/06/13/breathe-carolina-blackout-new-song/ |archivedate=June 16, 2011 |access-date=October 18, 2011}}</ref> On June 16, the duo performed "Blackout" for a nationwide television presentation on [[Jimmy Kimmel Live]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_on_jimmy_kimmel_live/|title=Breathe Carolina on Jimmy Kimmel Live|author=Amber Wade|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=June 15, 2011|access-date=October 7, 2022}}</ref> The song became a commercial success, peaking at number 32 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/breathe-carolina/chart-history/hsi/|title=Breathe Carolina Chart History (Billboard Hot 100)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=July 20, 2022}}</ref> The song was certified platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].{{Certification Cite Ref|region=United States|artist=Breathe Carolina|refname=RIAA|accessdate=September 8, 2023}} "Blackout" also peaked at number one on the [[UK Independent Singles and Albums Charts|UK Independent Singles]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/independent-singles-chart/20120415/130/|title=Official Independent Singles Chart: 14 April 2012 - 20 April 2012|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=September 16, 2023}}</ref> A music video for the track was shot in Los Angeles, California on July 1 and 2,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.helliswhatyoumakeit.com/post/6883335208/blackout-music-video-casting-call |title=Official Website of Breathe Carolina, "Blackout" Music Video Casting Call |publisher=Helliswhatyoumakeit.com |access-date=October 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110704205156/http://www.helliswhatyoumakeit.com/post/6883335208/blackout-music-video-casting-call |archive-date=July 4, 2011 }}</ref> and was released on the duo's official [[Vevo]] page on YouTube on September 20.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/breathe_carolina_release_blackout_music_video |title=Alternative Press | Breathe Carolina release "Blackout" music video |magazine=Alternative Press |author=Tyler Common |date=September 20, 2011 |access-date=October 18, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115021644/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/breathe_carolina_release_blackout_music_video |archive-date=November 15, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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[[File:Breathe Carolina Warped.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Schmitt performing with Breathe Carolina on Warped Tour 2012]] |
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Their third studio album, ''[[Hell Is What You Make It]]'' was released on July 12, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/news/breathe-carolinas-new-single-blackout-premieres-on-mtv-buzzworthy|title=Breathe Carolina's New Single "Blackout" Premieres On Mtv Buzzworthy|author=Johan Wippsson|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|date=June 14, 2011|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> The album peaked at number 41 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="US-Albums"/> The group participated on the Scream It Like You Mean It 2011 tour during that summer to promote the album.<ref name="idobi">{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/breathe-carolina-to-headline-scream-it-like-you-mean-it-tour/|title=Breathe Carolina to headline Scream It Like You Mean It tour|author=Alexa Gallo|website=[[idobi Radio]]|date=May 27, 2011|access-date=October 16, 2022}}</ref> An [[extended play]] titled ''[[Blackout (Breathe Carolina song)#Track listing|Blackout: The Remixes EP]]'' was released on September 27 via [[iTunes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_blackout_big_chocolate_remix/|title=Alternative Press | Exclusive Stream: Breathe Carolina's "Blackout (Big Chocolate remix)"|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 22, 2011|access-date=October 18, 2011}}</ref> In November 2011, the duo was named [[MTV]] Push Artist of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/t8i5aa/mtv-push-breathe-carolina|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226135954/https://www.mtv.com/news/t8i5aa/mtv-push-breathe-carolina|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 26, 2023|title=MTV Push Artist Of The Week: Breathe Carolina|website=[[MTV]]|author=Nicole James|date=November 7, 2011|access-date=February 26, 2023}}</ref> They were nominated for Favorite Breakthrough Band by [[MTV]] in December 2011.<ref name="MTV Nomination"/> |
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On December 23, 2011, it was announced that the duo signed with [[Columbia Records]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2011/12/21/denvers-breathe-carolina-dances-up-to-major-label-with-blackout/|title=Denver's Breathe Carolina dances up to major label with "Blackout"|newspaper=[[The Denver Post]]|author=Ricardo Baca|date=December 21, 2011|access-date=February 17, 2012}}</ref> In 2012, the duo re-entered the studio and began writing and recording new tracks.<ref>{{cite book | title=Alternative Press, Issue No. 285 | date=April 2011 | page=56}}</ref> Throughout early 2012, the duo participated in the Blackout Forever tour alongside [[the Ready Set]] with guest appearances by [[Trace Cyrus|Ashland HIGH]] and Matt Toka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://underthegunreview.net/2012/02/07/breathe-carolina-reveal-blackout-forever-tour/|title=Breathe Carolina Reveal Blackout Tour|website=underthegunreview.net|author=Grant Trimboli|date=February 7, 2012|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> A new single, "[[Hit and Run (Breathe Carolina song)|Hit and Run]]", premiered via ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'' on May 21.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/premiere_breathe_carolina_hit_and_run/|title=Premiere: Breathe Carolina, "Hit And Run"|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=May 21, 2012|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> The song reached number 19 on the US [[Billboard charts|Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales]] chart and sold 20,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="Dance Digital">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/breathe-carolina/chart-history/ddt/|title=Breathe Carolina Chart History (Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=August 29, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite instagram|user=davidlovesitalways|postid=Ly1QEIwX5m|title=Let's go!|date=June 12, 2012}}</ref> A deluxe edition of the album titled, ''Hell Is What You Make It: RELOADED'' was released on July 10, 2012, featuring the single "Hit and Run", a remix version of the song and "Reaching for the Floor".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/song_premiere_breathe_carolina_reaching_for_the_floor/|title=Song Premiere: Breathe Carolina, "Reaching For The Floor"|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=July 9, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2022}}</ref> Breathe Carolina performed at the 2012 [[Van's Warped Tour|Warped Tour]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_you_me_at_six_five_others_added_to_warped_tour_2012_lineup/|title=Breathe Carolina, You Me At Six, five others added to Warped Tour 2012 lineup|author=Bryne Yancey|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=February 22, 2012|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> The duo contributed to the [[compilation album]] ''[[Punk Goes Pop 5]]'' with their cover of [[Michael Jackson]]'s "[[Billie Jean]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/best-punk-goes-pop-covers-ranked/|title=Here are the top 50 Punk Goes Pop covers of all time|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|author=Ariana Leo|date=January 7, 2021|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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===''Savages'' (2013–2014)=== |
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On March 25, 2013, it was announced that the title of their fourth studio album would be called ''[[Savages (Breathe Carolina album)|Savages]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/breathe_carolina_reveal_new_album_title |title=Breathe Carolina reveal new album title |magazine=Alternative Press |access-date=March 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328074506/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/breathe_carolina_reveal_new_album_title |archive-date=March 28, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> According to Schmitt, the album is "about just being a free spirit and doing what you want to do." He also added that the album was [[Electronic dance music|EDM]]-influenced.<ref name="Altthepress Int">{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2013/12/atp-interview-breathe-carolina.html|title=ATP! Interview: Breathe Carolina|website=Alter the Press!|author=Emma Garland|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> On July 6, 2013, the duo released their first mixtape ''Bangers'' for [[Music download|free download]] via [[Sol Republic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solrepublic.com/breathemix |title=BREATHE CAROLINA - "BANGERS" MIXTAPE | SOL Republic |access-date=July 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704055343/http://www.solrepublic.com/breathemix |archive-date=July 4, 2013 }}</ref> Following its release the band toured in North America with [[the Ready Set]] and rapper [[T. Mills]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/2013/06/the_ready_set_and_breathe_caro.html|title=The Ready Set and Breathe Carolina among 4 new shows announced at The Intersection|website=[[MLive Media Group|MLive]]|author=John Serba|date=June 20, 2013|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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From October to November 2013, Breathe Carolina joined [[Sleeping with Sirens]] on their headlining Feel This tour.<ref name="SWS Tour"/> On October 15, 2013, it was announced that founding member Kyle Even departed the band, due to his new responsibilities as a father.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/kyle_even_leaves_breathe_carolina/|title=Kyle Even leaves Breathe Carolina|magazine=Alternative Press|date=October 15, 2013 |access-date=August 12, 2015}}</ref> |
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Following Even's departure, the group released the lead single from their fourth studio album "[[Savages (Breathe Carolina song)|Savages]]" on November 25, 2013, along with a lyrics video.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/breathe_carolina_release_savages_lyric_video/|title=Breathe Carolina release Savages lyric video|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|author=Michele Bird|date=November 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127213044/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/breathe_carolina_release_savages_lyric_video/|archive-date=November 27, 2013|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> The band embarked on the We Are Savages tour, touring with [[Jonny Craig]], [[Mod Sun]] and [[Ghost Town (band)|Ghost Town]] in early 2014.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_announce_we_are_savages_tour_with_jonny_craig_divided_by_f/|title=Breathe Carolina announce We Are Savages tour with Jonny Craig, Divided By Friday, and more|author=Michele Bird|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=December 3, 2013|access-date=February 25, 2023}}</ref> The album's second single, "[[Sellouts (song)|Sellouts]]" featuring [[Danny Worsnop]] from [[Asking Alexandria]], was released on February 18, 2014 along with its music video.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_launch_savages_pre_orders_release_video_for_sellouts_ft-_d/|title=Breathe Carolina launch Savages pre-orders; release video for Sellouts (ft. Danny Worsnop)|author=Matt Crane|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=February 18, 2014|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> "[[Bang It Out]]" was released on March 18, 2014, as the album's third single and features [[Qveen Herby|Amy Renee Noonan]] of [[Karmin]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_release_new_song_bang_it_out_ft-_karmin/|title=Breathe Carolina release new song, "Bang It Out" (ft. Karmin)|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|author=Matt Crane|date=March 18, 2014|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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A music video for their fifth single "[[Chasing Hearts]]" featuring [[Tyler Carter]] from [[metalcore]] band [[Issues (band)|Issues]] was released on April 15, 2014,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/breathe-carolina-chasing-hearts-exclusive-video-premiere-6054001/|title=Breathe Carolina, 'Chasing Hearts': Exclusive Video Premiere|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=April 15, 2014|access-date=April 25, 2014}}</ref> followed by another for the song "Collide" featuring clips from their album's release party in Los Angeles, California.<ref name="Altpress Warped">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_release_collide_music_video/ |title=Breathe Carolina release "Collide" music video|magazine=Alternative Press |date=April 20, 2014 |access-date=April 25, 2014}}</ref> On April 15, 2014, ''[[Savages (Breathe Carolina album)|Savages]]'' was released selling 14,000 copies in its first week, topping the ''Billboard'' [[Dance/Electronic Albums]] chart and peaked at No. 22 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="US-Dance Albums">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/breathe-carolina-leads-debut-parade-on-dance-albums-chart/|title=Breathe Carolina Leads Debut Parade On Dance Albums Chart|author=Gordon Murray|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=April 24, 2014|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> The group performed at Warped Tour in the summer of 2014.<ref name="Altpress Warped"/> On September 9, 2014, Breathe Carolina released a collaboration with [[Candyland (musician)|Candyland]], "Find Someone", on [[SoundCloud]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edmtunes.com/2014/09/candyland-breathe-carolina-find-someone/|title=Candyland & Breathe Carolina – Find Someone|date=September 11, 2014|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> In October and November 2014, they co-headlined a tour with Candyland on "The Friend Zone Tour".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://digitaltourbus.com/news/breathe-carolina-announces-friend-zone-tour/|title=Breathe Carolina Announces "The Friend Zone Tour" With Candyland|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2023}}</ref> A reboot version of the sixth and final single from the album, "I Don't Know What I'm Doing" was released on October 17, 2014 with Oscar Olivo.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_release_i_dont_know_what_im_doing_reboot_video/|title=Breathe Carolina release I Don't Know What I'm Doing (Reboot) video|author=Matt Crane|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=October 17, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2023}}</ref> On October 29, 2014, the group premiered a music video for "Shadows" via [[PopCrush]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_release_shadows_music_video/|title=Breathe Carolina release Shadows music video|author=Matt Crane|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=October 29, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2023}}</ref> |
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===''Sleepless'', ''Coma'' and ''Oh So Hard'' (2015–2018)=== |
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In 2015, Breathe Carolina was featured on the track "All I Wanna" by [[Disco Fries]] from their ''Autonomous'' EP.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/disco-fries-ep-311-our-lady-peace-breathe-carolina-6502337/|title=Exclusive: New Disco Fries EP to Feature 311's Nick Hexum, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, Breathe Carolina & Hope Murphy|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|author=Matt Medved|date=March 17, 2015|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> On June 9, 2015, the band released a new single with producer APEK, titled "Anywhere But Home" via Zouk Recordings.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_debut_edm_heavy_single_anywhere_but_home/|title=Breathe Carolina debut EDM-heavy single, Anywhere But Home|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=June 10, 2015|access-date=January 29, 2023}}</ref> On November 20, 2015, the band premiered a new single in collaboration with artist Ryos, featuring uncredited vocals from Karra, titled "More Than Ever", and was released via [[Spinnin' Records]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/breathe_carolina_arent_the_same_band_you_remember_them_asand_thats_okay/|title=Breathe Carolina aren't the same band you remember them as — and that's OKAY|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=November 23, 2015|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> On November 22, they released a free two-track EP, titled ''More Than Ever: The Thank You EP''. The EP comprised the acoustic version of "More Than Ever" and a remix of "Anywhere But Home" by American DJ Landis.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=668559877820674048|user=BreatheCarolina|title=EMAIL YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR MORE THAN EVER TO FREESVGS@gmail.com to get this free EP :)|date=November 22, 2015}}</ref> On December 14, 2015, the duo released [[Stars & Moon]], a collaboration with producer Shanahan and American singer [[Kelly Sweet|Haliene]].<ref name="ThisSongSlaps">{{cite web|url=http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/12/breathe-carolina-links-enhanced-regulars-shanahan-stars-moon/|title=Breathe Carolina Teams Up With Enhanced Regulars Shanahan For Stars & Moon|author=Brian Bonavoglia|website=ThisSongSlaps|date=December 14, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105043622/http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/12/breathe-carolina-links-enhanced-regulars-shanahan-stars-moon/|archivedate=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 6, 2023}}</ref> The single went on to receive five million [[Spotify]] streams and enjoyed heavy rotation on [[BPM (Sirius XM)]] Dance radio.<ref name="Dance Radio">{{cite tweet|number=700160144194187264|user=BreatheCarolina|title=BIG shout out to @GeronimoBPM @mrcalidre @sxmElectro @SIRIUSXM for adding "Stars & Moon" to rotation!|date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> The song peaked at number 26 on the [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] [[Dance/Mix Show Airplay]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/breathe-carolina/chart-history/dnc/|title=Breathe Carolina Chart History – Dance/Mix Show Airplay|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> The track was featured in ''Enhanced Best of 2015'', a compilation album released by Enhanced Music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/enhanced-best-of-2015-mixed-by-will-holland/1066396159|title=Enhanced Best of 2015, Mixed by Will Holland by Various Artists on Apple Music|date=December 25, 2015|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=January 29, 2023}}</ref> |
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On February 1, 2016, the band released another free EP called ''Ruins: The Thank You EP''.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=693201187621859328|user=BreatheCarolina|title=Man... The free thank you EP for the people who get RUINS on Monday is pretty dope :) so many old revamps!|date=January 29, 2016}}</ref> A new EP titled ''[[Sleepless (EP)|Sleepless]]'' was released on September 16, 2016. The group collaborated with different artists on the EP including Jay Cosmic, Haliene and [[Crossnaders]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/music/breathe-carolina-unleash-new-ep-sleepless/|title=Breathe Carolina Unleash New EP Sleepless|author=Connor Jones|date=September 27, 2016|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref> Schmitt stated that they went back to their early emo roots while also experimenting with a new direction in sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzznet.com/2016/11/exclusive-breathe-carolina-talks-fans-snacks-and-their-sleepless-ep|title=Exclusive: Breathe Carolina Talks Fans, Snacks And Their Sleepless EP|website=[[Buzznet]]|date=November 16, 2016|access-date=November 4, 2022}}</ref> The EP debuted at number four on the US [[Dance/Electronic Albums]] chart selling 2,000 copies first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/die-antwoord-dominates-dance-electronic-chart-sets-career-214931113.html|title=Die Antwoord Dominates Dance/Electronic Chart & Sets Career Sales High|website=[[List of Yahoo!-owned sites and services|Yahoo! Entertainment]]|date=September 29, 2016|access-date=November 2, 2022}}</ref> It also reached number 36 on the US [[Independent Albums]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/breathe-carolina/chart-history/ind/|title=Breathe Carolina Chart History – Independent Albums|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> On November 25, 2016, they premiered a new single, "Echo (Let Go)", with IZII.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/breathe-carolina-izii-echo-let-go-video-premiere-7581698/|title=Breathe Carolina & IZII Channel The One Who Got Away in Echo (Let Go) Video: Exclusive Premiere|author=Colin Stutz|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=November 22, 2016|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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On December 23, 2016, they released their ''Oh So Hard'' EP.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/oh-so-hard-ep/details|title=Oh So Hard - Breathe Carolina|date=December 23, 2016 |publisher=[[Spinnin' Records]]|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> Another EP titled, ''Coma'' was released on July 14, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2017/07/15/breathe-carolina-stuns-coma-ep-spinnin-records/|title=Breathe Carolina Stuns With Coma EP [Spinnin Records]|author=Travis McGovern|date=July 15, 2017|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> On February 9, 2018, they released Pt. 2 of their ''Oh So Hard'' EP.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/oh-so-hard-pt-2-ep/1346104277|title=Oh So Hard, Pt. 2 - EP by Breathe Carolina|website=[[Apple Music]]|accessdate=October 27, 2018}}</ref> In 2018, the duo released a remix to the song "[[Happier (Marshmello and Bastille song)|Happier]]" by [[Marshmello]] and [[Bastille (band)|Bastille]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/marshmello-bastille-happier-best-remix-list-8490529/|title=The 5 Best Remixes of Marshmello & Bastille's Happier|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|author=Kat Bein|date=December 17, 2018|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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===''Dead: The Album'' and ''Raindrops'' (2019–present)=== |
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The band released their fifth studio album, ''[[Dead: The Album]]'', on November 15, 2019, on [[Spinnin' Records]] and [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Big Beat]].<ref name="EDM.com">{{Cite web|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/breathe-carolina-deadthealbum-big-beat|title=Breathe Carolina Release Long-Awaited LP, DEADTHEALBUM|first=Sarah|last=Kocur|website=EDM.com|date=November 16, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> Schmitt stated that the album is "like a breath of fresh air" and had a vibe they haven't heard come from anyone.<ref name="Out Now">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.outnowmagazine.com/breath-carolina-dead-album|title=Breathe Carolina announce new studio album 'Dead' + 'Too Good' Single|magazine=Out Now Magazine|date=June 22, 2020|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> "Too Good" was released on September 13, 2019, as the lead single from the album.<ref name="Out Now"/> The album also spawned two other singles: "Like This" and "Drive".<ref name="EDM Identity">{{Cite web|url=https://edmidentity.com/2019/11/16/breathe-carolina-deadthealbum-interview/|title=Breathe Carolina Talk DEADTHEALBUM, Playing in China, and Reflect on 2019|website=www.edmidentity.com|author=Michael Malaychuk|date=November 16, 2019|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> A day before the album was released, Breathe Carolina premiered the fourth single "July" along with its music video.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/breathe-carolina-july-deadthealbum/|title=Breathe Carolina give nostalgia a modern twist with "July" — listen|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|author=Rachel Campbell|date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> They also released an acoustic EP, ''Dead: The Acoustic'' and a remix album, ''Dead: The Remixes''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/deadtheacoustic-ep/1490598786|title=DEADTHEACOUSTIC - EP by Breathe Carolina|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/deadtheremixes-extended-mix/1506610466|title=DEADTHEREMIXES (Extended Mix) by Breathe Carolina|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> The album debuted at number six on the [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] [[Billboard charts|Dance Album Sales]] chart.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1199815563834343425|user=BreatheCarolina|title=Cover of Mint @Spotify #2 album @iTunes and now #6 @billboard! Thank you to everyone who is supporting this album <3|date=November 27, 2019}}</ref> The duo embarked on a headlining tour called, Dead: The Tour.<ref name="EDM Identity"/> In 2019, Breathe Carolina released a remix to [[Smash Mouth]]'s "[[All Star (song)|All Star]]" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the song.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/smash-mouth-all-star-breathe-carolina-remix-8528222/|title=Behold the Breathe Carolina Remix of Smash Mouth's All Star, Which Turns 20 This Year|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|author=Katie Bain|date=August 23, 2019|access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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Since ''Dead: The Album'', Breathe Carolina released numerous non-album singles, including "Promises" with Dropgun and Reigns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/promises-feat-reigns-single/1538596292 |title=Promises (feat. Reigns) - Single by Breathe Carolina & Dropgun on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |date=27 November 2020 |accessdate=5 December 2020}}</ref> The song peaked at number eight on the US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart.<ref name="Dance Digital"/> In 2022, they collaborated with [[Martin Garrix]] and released the single, "Something".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/martin-garrix-breathe-carolina-something|title=Martin Garrix and Breathe Carolina Drop Ferocious Electro Track, Something|website=EDM.com|author=Jason Heffler|date=July 29, 2022|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> The duo performed at the 2023 So What Music Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/2023-so-what-music-festival-lineup-used-pierce-the-veil-more/|title=So What Music Festival Lineup Revealed – The Used, Pierce the Veil + More|website=[[Loudwire]]|author=Chad Childers|date=March 21, 2023|access-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref> |
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On March 8, 2024, the duo released the EP, ''Raindrops''.<ref>{{Cite instagram|user=breathecarolina|postid=C3qNAGAvlIk|title="Drag Me Down" the first single from our new EP "Raindrops" comes out TONIGHT !!!!!!!!! Pre-save In bio! If you have been wanting the "old vibes" YOUR GETTIN THEM!|date=February 22, 2024}}</ref> Prior to its release, they released two singles in promotion, "Drag Me Down" and "Alone Tonight", with Schmitt returning on lead vocals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/drag-me-down-single/1728714059|title=Drag Me Down - Single by Breathe Carolina|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/alone-tonight-single/1728713950|title=Alone Tonight - Single by Breathe Carolina|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=March 2, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Musical style and arrangement== |
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Breathe Carolina has mainly been categorized as [[electropop]],<ref name="AllMusic Bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/breathe-carolina-mn0001011318/biography|title=Breathe Carolina Biography by James Christopher Monger|author=James Christopher Monger|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/12/13/breathe-carolina-drop-the-first-single-from-their-upcoming-2014-album-savages/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216082941/http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/12/13/breathe-carolina-drop-the-first-single-from-their-upcoming-2014-album-savages/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 16, 2013 |title=Breathe Carolina drop the first single from their upcoming 2014 album, Savages |work=Beatport Buzz |access-date=August 12, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/07/album-review-breathe-carolina-hell-is.html|title=Alter The Press!: Album Review: Breathe Carolina – Hell Is What You Make It|author=Sean Reid|access-date=August 12, 2015}}</ref> [[Electronic dance music|EDM]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/rock-band-breathe-carolina-ventures-into-dance-territory/article_4cfd25c6-bef0-11e1-a6f6-001a4bcf6878.html|title=Rock band Breathe Carolina ventures into dance territory|author=Kevin Johnson|website=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=June 28, 2012|access-date=August 12, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/11/26/single-review-breathe-carolina-savages/|title=SINGLE REVIEW: Breathe Carolina – "Savages" |work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=August 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131128185350/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/11/26/single-review-breathe-carolina-savages/|archive-date=November 28, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="AllMusic Bio"/> and [[electronic rock]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/breathe-carolina-reveals-details-album-savages/|title=Breathe Carolina Reveals Details for New Album 'Savages'|work=New Noise Magazine|access-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925101210/http://newnoisemagazine.com/breathe-carolina-reveals-details-album-savages/|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Post-hardcore]] influence also existed in the majority of earlier work by the band,<ref name="AllMusic Bio"/> evident by the use of screamed vocals and [[break (music)|breakdowns]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.voxmagazine.com/stories/2012/03/15/preview-breathe-carolina/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140426154605/http://www.voxmagazine.com/stories/2012/03/15/preview-breathe-carolina/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 26, 2014 |title=Vox Magazine – Preview: Breathe Carolina |website=[[Vox (website)|Vox]] |author=Amber Meatte |date=March 15, 2012 |access-date=August 12, 2015 }}</ref> These elements, however, were usually kept to a minimum while electronic elements took precedence. This fusion of post-hardcore characteristics and dance-oriented electronica had once led the group to be labeled [[crunkcore]] as well.<ref name="absolutepunk.net">{{Cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1276602|title=Breathe Carolina - Hello Fascination|website=[[AbsolutePunk]]|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120716152111/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1276602|archivedate=July 16, 2012|access-date=December 27, 2022}}</ref> Also typical of crunkcore is the prevalent use of [[Auto-Tune]] and [[vocoders]] on Schmitt's vocals.<ref name="absolutepunk.net"/> |
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Their debut studio album, ''[[It's Classy, Not Classic]]'' has been described as electropop, [[Emo music|emo]] and dance music that also blends hardcore-influence of [[screamo]].<ref name="AllMusic Review"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/album/breathe-carolina-its-classy-not-classic|title=Breathe Carolina - It's Classy, Not Classic|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|author=Kaj Roth|date=September 20, 2008|access-date=July 2, 2023}}</ref> Their second studio album, ''[[Hello Fascination]]'' features [[electronica]] and [[emo pop]] sounds with elements of crunkcore and screamo.<ref name="absolutepunk.net"/> The vocoder vocals on the album drew comparison to [[Daft Punk]] and [[Roxette]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/hello-fascination-mw0000823902|title=Hello Fascination Review by Tim Sendra|website=[[AllMusic]]|author=Tim Sendra|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> Their third studio album ''[[Hell Is What You Make It]]'' is mainly rooted in [[Electronic dance music|dance]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[Rock music|rock]] and [[electronic music]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mindequalsblown.net/reviews/breathe-carolina-hell-is-what-you-make-it|title = Breathe Carolina: Hell is What You Make It|author=Caleb Dennis|website=Mind Equals Blown|date=July 23, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426232420/http://mindequalsblown.net/reviews/breathe-carolina-hell-is-what-you-make-it|archivedate=April 26, 2014|access-date=August 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/arts/music/new-music-from-breathe-carolina-and-widowspeak.html|title=Murky Edges of Darkness and Bouncy Teen Pop|author=Jon Caramanica|date=September 2, 2011|website=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=October 24, 2022}}</ref> The album also experiments with [[Trance music|trance]] and [[dubstep]] music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewrinserepeat.com/artist/breathe-carolina/album/hell-is-what-you-make-it/review|title=Breathe Carolina - Hell Is What You Make It|author=Neepam Shah|date=July 24, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227010512/http://www.reviewrinserepeat.com/artist/breathe-carolina/album/hell-is-what-you-make-it/review|archivedate=December 27, 2014|access-date=October 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ourzonemag.com/oz/breathe-carolina-%E2%80%93-hell-is-what-you-make-it-album-review|title=Breathe Carolina – Hell Is What You Make It Album Review|date=July 13, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107011335/https://ourzonemag.com/oz/breathe-carolina-%E2%80%93-hell-is-what-you-make-it-album-review|archivedate=November 7, 2011|access-date=October 7, 2022}}</ref> Their fourth studio album, ''[[Savages (Breathe Carolina album)|Savages]]'' has been described as electropop and emo pop,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/04/14/secret-sisters-rodney-crowell-breathe-carolina/7710479/|title=Listen Up: Other notable releases|last=Gardner|first=Elysa|date=April 14, 2014|website=[[USA Today]]|accessdate=September 9, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/savages-mw0002619116|title=Savages Review by Tim Sendra|author=Tim Sendra|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> with influences of EDM and rock music.<ref name="Altthepress Int"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://killyourstereo.com/reviews/breathe-carolina-savages/vIqkrtHQ09I/03-05-14|title=Album Review: Breathe Carolina - 'Savages'|website=Kill Your Stereo|date=May 3, 2014|access-date=March 16, 2023}}</ref> Their fifth studio album, ''[[Dead: The Album]]'' has been described as [[Electronic dance music|EDM]],<ref name="EDM Identity"/> including elements of [[Pop music|pop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name="EDM.com"/> |
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Although much instrumentation is added through programming, typical instruments were also present in their music in select songs; Schmitt provided lead singing vocals for the duo along with playing the guitar and drums while Even provided unclean vocals and occasional cleans in their newer material. Live performances by Breathe Carolina usually consisted of an arrangement of three extra members providing keyboards, [[keytar]]s, drums, guitars and bass. During most live sets, Joshua Aragon played guitar (when necessary) and performs backing vocals while Eric Armenta provided drums on a standard drum kit all while Schmitt and Even performed the clean and unclean vocal positions respectively. |
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Since the departure of Kyle Even and the addition of DJ/guitarist Tommy Cooperman, Breathe Carolina became a four piece band. Live performances consisted of the four members and occasional extra musicians like Michael Naran (currently in [[the Ready Set]] and [[Sparks the Rescue]]). When they performed the song "Sellouts" live, Breathe Carolina is joined by a screaming vocalist, usually the lead vocalist from another band, while Luis Bonet and Tommy Cooperman performed guitar parts. After the departure of Bonet in 2015 and Armenta in 2017, Breathe Carolina is now a duo focusing mainly on a variety of styles within the EDM genre. |
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==Controversies== |
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On December 14, 2022, Breathe Carolina member Tommy Cooperman was arrested and charged for engaging in a $114 million "pump and dump" scheme along with several others by federal prosecutors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-trading-influencers-charged-114-153342860.html|title=Meme-Stock Influencers Charged in $114 Million Fraud Scheme|author=Bob Van Vorls|website=[[Yahoo! Finance]]|date=December 14, 2022|access-date=December 15, 2022}}</ref> According to reports, Cooperman along with others, "allegedly engaged in a wide-ranging securities fraud conspiracy" in which the defendants used their social media presence on [[Twitter]] and [[Discord]]. The incident took place from around January 2020 to April 2022 and Cooperman was charged with two counts of securities fraud.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2022/12/15/eight-men-including-1-2-of-breathe-carolina-indicted-for-securities-fraud-scheme/|title=Eight Men, including 1/2 of Breathe Carolina, Indicted for Securities Fraud Scheme|author=Matthew Meadow|date=December 15, 2022|access-date=December 15, 2022}}</ref> In March 2024 a federal judge dismissed all charges against Cooperman.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/21/tech/social-media-pump-dump-discord-twitter/index.html | title=Judge tosses DOJ suit against social media influencers in alleged pump-and-dump scheme | CNN Business | website=[[CNN]] | date=March 21, 2024 }}</ref> |
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==Members== |
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*David Schmitt – lead vocals, [[Programming (music)|programming]], production, guitars, bass, keyboards, synthesizer, drums, percussion <small>(2007–present)</small> |
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*Tommy Cooperman – lead guitar, programming, production, keyboards, synthesizer, bass <small>(2013–present)</small> |
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*Kyle Even – [[unclean vocals]], clean vocals, backing vocals, programming, guitars, bass <small>(2007–2013)</small> |
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*Joshua Aragon – keyboards, lead guitar, bass, backing vocals <small>(2007–2013 session and touring)</small> |
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*Luis Bonet – DJ, keyboards, programming, <small>(2008–2013 session and touring, 2013–2015)</small>, guitar, bass <small>(2013–2015)</small> |
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*Eric Armenta – drums, percussion, production <small>(2008–2013 session and touring, 2013–2017)</small> |
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* ''[[It's Classy, Not Classic]]'' (2008) |
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* ''[[Hello Fascination]]'' (2009) |
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* ''[[Hell Is What You Make It]]'' (2011) |
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* ''[[Savages (Breathe Carolina album)|Savages]]'' (2014) |
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* ''[[Dead: The Album]]'' (2019) |
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| 2017 |
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|November 26, 2007 |
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|''[[Gossip (Breathe Carolina EP)|Gossip]]'' (EP) |
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| New Entry |
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|[[Self-released]] |
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|''[[It's Classy, Not Classic]]'' |
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|[[Rise Records]] |
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| 2019 |
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|#6 |
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| 2020 |
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|"Hello Fascination" |
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|Best Freshmen Video |
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* Fearless Friends Tour (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stitchedsound.com/fearless-friends-tour/|title=Fearless Friends tour|date=August 16, 2010|access-date=October 16, 2022}}</ref> |
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* The Spring Break Your Heart Tour (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stitchedsound.com/the-spring-break-your-heart-tour/|title=The Spring Break Your Heart tour|date=February 3, 2011|access-date=October 16, 2022}}</ref> |
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* Scream It Like You Mean It Tour (2011)<ref name="idobi"/> |
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* We Are Savages Tour (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/breathe-carolina-announce-we-are-savages-tour/|title=Breathe Carolina announce the We Are Savages Tour|author=Alexa Gallo|website=[[idobi Radio]]|date=December 3, 2013|access-date=October 16, 2022}}</ref> |
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* Blackout Forever Tour {{small|(with [[the Ready Set]])}} (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://underthegunreview.net/2012/02/07/breathe-carolina-reveal-blackout-forever-tour/|title=Breathe Carolina Reveal Blackout Tour|website=underthegunreview.net|author=Grant Trimboli|date=February 7, 2012|access-date=October 16, 2022}}</ref> |
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* The Friend Zone Tour {{small|(with [[Candyland (group)|Candyland]])}} (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://digitaltourbus.com/news/breathe-carolina-announces-friend-zone-tour/|title=Breathe Carolina Announces "The Friend Zone Tour" With Candyland|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=October 16, 2022}}</ref> |
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'''Opening act''' |
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* Feel This Tour {{small|([[Sleeping with Sirens]])}} (2013)<ref name="SWS Tour">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/sleeping_with_sirens_announce_the_feel_this_tour_with_memphis_may_fire_issu/|title=Sleeping With Sirens announce "The Feel This Tour" with Memphis May Fire, Issues, more|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|author=Michele Bird|date=August 4, 2013|access-date=October 16, 2022}}</ref> |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Discography | Breathe Carolina discography |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Breathe Carolina are an American electronic music duo from Denver, Colorado. The duo formed in 2007 consisting of David Schmitt and Kyle Even. They later expanded to a full band whose best-known lineup included Schmitt, Even, drummer Eric Armenta, keytarist Joshua Aragon and DJ Luis Bonet. In 2013, Even left the group, while Tommy Cooperman joined that year. Breathe Carolina is currently composed of Schmitt and Cooperman.
The band have released five studio albums: It's Classy, Not Classic (2008), Hello Fascination (2009), Hell Is What You Make It (2011), Savages (2014) and Dead: The Album (2019). Their hit single "Blackout" was certified platinum in the United States.
History
[edit]Beginnings (2007)
[edit]Kyle Even, born on September 21, 1985, and David Schmitt, born on March 26, 1988, spent their early years playing in various local Colorado musical groups. After being introduced to alternative rock by an older stepbrother, Even moved towards vocals as a teen. Before joining Breathe Carolina, Even performed in the band Rivendale. They produced an extended play called Portrait of Shadows. Schmitt, on the other hand, started on bass at the age of 12 and then branched out to guitar, performing in Colorado with As the Flood Waters Rose (later named the Autobiography).[1]
Both bands played together often. As the Flood Waters Rose opened up for Rivendale at Rivendale's album release at Grandpa's Music Box in Thornton. After leaving As the Flood Waters Rose, Schmitt started recording his own song on GarageBand, which he later asked Even to participate in creating. As both bands broke up for the members' departure for college, Even and Schmitt started Breathe Carolina.[1]
It's Classy, Not Classic (2007–2009)
[edit]Breathe Carolina started in 2007 with Even and Schmitt recording songs on the music-creating software GarageBand for fun. They created a Myspace profile, gaining over 10,000 song plays in 2008 and accumulating over 30 million plays during 2009.[2] The name Breathe Carolina came from a dream that Schmitt had in 9th grade,[3] about calming down a woman named Carolina.[4] Soon afterwards, Even quit his job as a photographer to tour with the group full-time.[2] Their first EP, Gossip, was released via iTunes on November 26, 2007.[5] In May 2008, the duo signed with Rise Records and announced the release date of their debut studio album, It's Classy, Not Classic.[6] Breathe Carolina performed at the Bamboozle Left in April 2008.[7]
Breathe Carolina recorded their first album using GarageBand.[8] The album introduced a few new songs that were not featured on Gossip, including "The Introduction", "No Vacancy", "Show Me Yours", "Classified", "That's Classy", and "You Wish".[9] The album was written, recorded and produced by Schmitt in his home studio in Denver, Colorado.[4] The album was available for streaming on their PureVolume page on September 1, 2008, before it was officially released on September 16.[10] It's Classy, Not Classic debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 186.[11] Breathe Carolina headlined their fall 2008 tour with Every Avenue, Brokencyde, and the Morning Of.[12] They also supported Pierce the Veil on their "The Delicious Tour" in November 2008.[13] Breathe Carolina released the lead single from the album, "Diamonds" on February 4, 2009 along with its music video. The video features appearances made by Millionaires, as well as Josh White from Umbrella Clothing and This City Is Burning Records.[14] In February 2009, they embarked on the Take Action tour with support from Cute Is What We Aim For, Meg & Dia, Every Avenue and Anarbor.[15] Breathe Carolina was featured on Punk Goes Pop 2 performing the track, "See You Again", which was released in March 2009.[16]
Hello Fascination (2009–2010)
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In April 2009, Breathe Carolina left Rise Records and signed with Fearless Records.[17] The duo began working on their second studio album that same month with producer Mike Green.[18] According to Even, the album describes their "vision of everything we are."[19] On June 29, 2009, the first song from Hello Fascination was released: "Welcome To Savannah".[20] The duo premiered the lead single from the album, "Hello Fascination" on their MySpace page on July 25, 2009.[21] Hello Fascination was released on August 18, 2009.[22] The album peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200 and sold 11,000 copies in its first week.[11][23] They performed at the Vans Warped Tour in 2009.[18] Breathe Carolina also joined Family Force 5 on their Dance Rawr Dance 3 tour from September to October 2009.[24]
Breathe Carolina toured in the UK in January 2010.[25] The deluxe edition of Hello Fascination was released on July 6, 2010.[26] On June 23, Schmitt and Even launched a clothing line called Blush. "I.D.G.A.F." was released as the second single from the album, with the music video being released on July 30, 2010.[27] The duo performed at Vans Warped Tour in 2010.[28] In the fall of 2010, they joined Mayday Parade on the Fearless Friends tour.[29] They covered the song "Down" by Jay Sean for the compilation album Punk Goes Pop 3 that was released on November 2, 2010.[30] Their cover peaked at number 31 on the US Rock Digital Song Sales chart.[31]
On November 21, 2010, Breathe Carolina released their second ever Christmas-themed song for a part on the 'Tis the Season to Be Fearless compilation album. The song is titled "Mile-High Christmas".[32]
Hell Is What You Make It (2011–2012)
[edit]Recording for the third studio album took place in early 2011 in Los Angeles, California.[33][34] It is the first album in which Breathe Carolina recorded as a full band.[35] They worked producers with Ian Kirkpatrick and Matt Squire on the album.[33] The album's lead single, "Blackout", was available for streaming via MTV Buzzworthy on June 13, 2011, and was released for digital download the following day.[36] On June 16, the duo performed "Blackout" for a nationwide television presentation on Jimmy Kimmel Live.[37] The song became a commercial success, peaking at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.[38] The song was certified platinum by the RIAA.[39] "Blackout" also peaked at number one on the UK Independent Singles chart.[40] A music video for the track was shot in Los Angeles, California on July 1 and 2,[41] and was released on the duo's official Vevo page on YouTube on September 20.[42]
Their third studio album, Hell Is What You Make It was released on July 12, 2011.[43] The album peaked at number 41 on the Billboard 200.[11] The group participated on the Scream It Like You Mean It 2011 tour during that summer to promote the album.[44] An extended play titled Blackout: The Remixes EP was released on September 27 via iTunes.[45] In November 2011, the duo was named MTV Push Artist of the Week.[46] They were nominated for Favorite Breakthrough Band by MTV in December 2011.[47]
On December 23, 2011, it was announced that the duo signed with Columbia Records.[48] In 2012, the duo re-entered the studio and began writing and recording new tracks.[49] Throughout early 2012, the duo participated in the Blackout Forever tour alongside the Ready Set with guest appearances by Ashland HIGH and Matt Toka.[50] A new single, "Hit and Run", premiered via Alternative Press on May 21.[51] The song reached number 19 on the US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart and sold 20,000 copies in its first week.[52][53] A deluxe edition of the album titled, Hell Is What You Make It: RELOADED was released on July 10, 2012, featuring the single "Hit and Run", a remix version of the song and "Reaching for the Floor".[54] Breathe Carolina performed at the 2012 Warped Tour.[55] The duo contributed to the compilation album Punk Goes Pop 5 with their cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean".[56]
Savages (2013–2014)
[edit]On March 25, 2013, it was announced that the title of their fourth studio album would be called Savages.[57] According to Schmitt, the album is "about just being a free spirit and doing what you want to do." He also added that the album was EDM-influenced.[58] On July 6, 2013, the duo released their first mixtape Bangers for free download via Sol Republic.[59] Following its release the band toured in North America with the Ready Set and rapper T. Mills.[60]
From October to November 2013, Breathe Carolina joined Sleeping with Sirens on their headlining Feel This tour.[61] On October 15, 2013, it was announced that founding member Kyle Even departed the band, due to his new responsibilities as a father.[62]
Following Even's departure, the group released the lead single from their fourth studio album "Savages" on November 25, 2013, along with a lyrics video.[63] The band embarked on the We Are Savages tour, touring with Jonny Craig, Mod Sun and Ghost Town in early 2014.[64] The album's second single, "Sellouts" featuring Danny Worsnop from Asking Alexandria, was released on February 18, 2014 along with its music video.[65] "Bang It Out" was released on March 18, 2014, as the album's third single and features Amy Renee Noonan of Karmin.[66]
A music video for their fifth single "Chasing Hearts" featuring Tyler Carter from metalcore band Issues was released on April 15, 2014,[67] followed by another for the song "Collide" featuring clips from their album's release party in Los Angeles, California.[68] On April 15, 2014, Savages was released selling 14,000 copies in its first week, topping the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200.[23] The group performed at Warped Tour in the summer of 2014.[68] On September 9, 2014, Breathe Carolina released a collaboration with Candyland, "Find Someone", on SoundCloud.[69] In October and November 2014, they co-headlined a tour with Candyland on "The Friend Zone Tour".[70] A reboot version of the sixth and final single from the album, "I Don't Know What I'm Doing" was released on October 17, 2014 with Oscar Olivo.[71] On October 29, 2014, the group premiered a music video for "Shadows" via PopCrush.[72]
Sleepless, Coma and Oh So Hard (2015–2018)
[edit]In 2015, Breathe Carolina was featured on the track "All I Wanna" by Disco Fries from their Autonomous EP.[73] On June 9, 2015, the band released a new single with producer APEK, titled "Anywhere But Home" via Zouk Recordings.[74] On November 20, 2015, the band premiered a new single in collaboration with artist Ryos, featuring uncredited vocals from Karra, titled "More Than Ever", and was released via Spinnin' Records.[75] On November 22, they released a free two-track EP, titled More Than Ever: The Thank You EP. The EP comprised the acoustic version of "More Than Ever" and a remix of "Anywhere But Home" by American DJ Landis.[76] On December 14, 2015, the duo released Stars & Moon, a collaboration with producer Shanahan and American singer Haliene.[77] The single went on to receive five million Spotify streams and enjoyed heavy rotation on BPM (Sirius XM) Dance radio.[78] The song peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart.[79] The track was featured in Enhanced Best of 2015, a compilation album released by Enhanced Music.[80]
On February 1, 2016, the band released another free EP called Ruins: The Thank You EP.[81] A new EP titled Sleepless was released on September 16, 2016. The group collaborated with different artists on the EP including Jay Cosmic, Haliene and Crossnaders.[82] Schmitt stated that they went back to their early emo roots while also experimenting with a new direction in sound.[83] The EP debuted at number four on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart selling 2,000 copies first week.[84] It also reached number 36 on the US Independent Albums chart.[85] On November 25, 2016, they premiered a new single, "Echo (Let Go)", with IZII.[86]
On December 23, 2016, they released their Oh So Hard EP.[87] Another EP titled, Coma was released on July 14, 2017.[88] On February 9, 2018, they released Pt. 2 of their Oh So Hard EP.[89] In 2018, the duo released a remix to the song "Happier" by Marshmello and Bastille.[90]
Dead: The Album and Raindrops (2019–present)
[edit]The band released their fifth studio album, Dead: The Album, on November 15, 2019, on Spinnin' Records and Big Beat.[91] Schmitt stated that the album is "like a breath of fresh air" and had a vibe they haven't heard come from anyone.[92] "Too Good" was released on September 13, 2019, as the lead single from the album.[92] The album also spawned two other singles: "Like This" and "Drive".[93] A day before the album was released, Breathe Carolina premiered the fourth single "July" along with its music video.[94] They also released an acoustic EP, Dead: The Acoustic and a remix album, Dead: The Remixes.[95][96] The album debuted at number six on the Billboard Dance Album Sales chart.[97] The duo embarked on a headlining tour called, Dead: The Tour.[93] In 2019, Breathe Carolina released a remix to Smash Mouth's "All Star" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the song.[98]
Since Dead: The Album, Breathe Carolina released numerous non-album singles, including "Promises" with Dropgun and Reigns.[99] The song peaked at number eight on the US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart.[52] In 2022, they collaborated with Martin Garrix and released the single, "Something".[100] The duo performed at the 2023 So What Music Festival.[101]
On March 8, 2024, the duo released the EP, Raindrops.[102] Prior to its release, they released two singles in promotion, "Drag Me Down" and "Alone Tonight", with Schmitt returning on lead vocals.[103][104]
Musical style and arrangement
[edit]Breathe Carolina has mainly been categorized as electropop,[105][106][107] EDM[108][109][105] and electronic rock.[110] Post-hardcore influence also existed in the majority of earlier work by the band,[105] evident by the use of screamed vocals and breakdowns.[111] These elements, however, were usually kept to a minimum while electronic elements took precedence. This fusion of post-hardcore characteristics and dance-oriented electronica had once led the group to be labeled crunkcore as well.[112] Also typical of crunkcore is the prevalent use of Auto-Tune and vocoders on Schmitt's vocals.[112]
Their debut studio album, It's Classy, Not Classic has been described as electropop, emo and dance music that also blends hardcore-influence of screamo.[9][113] Their second studio album, Hello Fascination features electronica and emo pop sounds with elements of crunkcore and screamo.[112] The vocoder vocals on the album drew comparison to Daft Punk and Roxette.[114] Their third studio album Hell Is What You Make It is mainly rooted in dance, pop, rock and electronic music.[115][116] The album also experiments with trance and dubstep music.[117][118] Their fourth studio album, Savages has been described as electropop and emo pop,[119][120] with influences of EDM and rock music.[58][121] Their fifth studio album, Dead: The Album has been described as EDM,[93] including elements of pop and R&B.[91]
Although much instrumentation is added through programming, typical instruments were also present in their music in select songs; Schmitt provided lead singing vocals for the duo along with playing the guitar and drums while Even provided unclean vocals and occasional cleans in their newer material. Live performances by Breathe Carolina usually consisted of an arrangement of three extra members providing keyboards, keytars, drums, guitars and bass. During most live sets, Joshua Aragon played guitar (when necessary) and performs backing vocals while Eric Armenta provided drums on a standard drum kit all while Schmitt and Even performed the clean and unclean vocal positions respectively.
Since the departure of Kyle Even and the addition of DJ/guitarist Tommy Cooperman, Breathe Carolina became a four piece band. Live performances consisted of the four members and occasional extra musicians like Michael Naran (currently in the Ready Set and Sparks the Rescue). When they performed the song "Sellouts" live, Breathe Carolina is joined by a screaming vocalist, usually the lead vocalist from another band, while Luis Bonet and Tommy Cooperman performed guitar parts. After the departure of Bonet in 2015 and Armenta in 2017, Breathe Carolina is now a duo focusing mainly on a variety of styles within the EDM genre.
Controversies
[edit]On December 14, 2022, Breathe Carolina member Tommy Cooperman was arrested and charged for engaging in a $114 million "pump and dump" scheme along with several others by federal prosecutors.[122] According to reports, Cooperman along with others, "allegedly engaged in a wide-ranging securities fraud conspiracy" in which the defendants used their social media presence on Twitter and Discord. The incident took place from around January 2020 to April 2022 and Cooperman was charged with two counts of securities fraud.[123] In March 2024 a federal judge dismissed all charges against Cooperman.[124]
Members
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Current members
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Former members
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Timeline
Discography
[edit]- Studio albums
- It's Classy, Not Classic (2008)
- Hello Fascination (2009)
- Hell Is What You Make It (2011)
- Savages (2014)
- Dead: The Album (2019)
Awards and nominations
[edit]DJ Mag
[edit]Top 100 DJs
[edit]| Year | Position | Movement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 121 | New Entry | [125] |
| 2018 | 77 | Up 44 | [126] |
| 2019 | 62 | Up 15 | [127] |
| 2020 | 63 | Down 1 | [128] |
| 2021 | 62 | Up 1 | [129] |
| 2022 | 79 | Down 17 | [130] |
MTV Buzzworthy
[edit]| Year | Nominated | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | "Hello Fascination" | Best Freshmen Video | Nominated | [131] |
| 2011 | Breathe Carolina | Favorite Breakthrough Band | Nominated | [47] |
Tours
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Headlining
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Co-headlining
Opening act
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