About this artist
2023 has been a very busy year for NJ alt-rockers – The Break Plans – and they are in no way ready to slow down. Signed by Sentric Music Group and chosen as a brand ambassador for Slate Digital’s new wireless mic series, the group also participated in three music festival lineups: Launch, North To Shore, and one of the headlining sets at Musikfest. A particular highlight has been watching their single “Fashionably Late” park itself in the top 40 of iHeart’s and Mediabase’s Adult Contemporary Charts for 12 weeks and counting!
Backing it up to 2019 when it all started ... The Break Plans emerged on the scene with a modern-day formula of 80’s-influenced, pop-rock tunes showcasing a variety of styles. From polished pop to anthemic choruses to tender ballads ... the group has honed in on a signature sound with mass appeal. Listeners have described their music as “the perfect coming of age soundtrack to my life;” “music that’s great for road trips with the windows rolled down;” and “anthemic, motivating, positive music.”
The band formed when guitarist Mikey Strawz was searching for bandmates and randomly found vocalist/keyboardist Colton Braun through a Craigslist ad. Their fast friendship and unmistakable songwriting synergy quickly resulted in a barrage of singles, each layered with classic pop choruses, punk rock flair, and melodic harmonies. Drummer Dan Carr joined shortly thereafter perfectly completing the trio.
Having worked with accomplished producers Carl Bahner (The Wombats) and Rob Chiarappa (Gray Scale, Jake Miller), The Break Plans are now collaborating with Nashville producer Corey Mouch and taking a more active role in the production process of their music. “We found our groove in writing songs together and are now taking chances and trying things we haven’t done before,” said Strawz and Braun. “The music we’re recording now is the best we’ve ever done, and we cannot wait to release it for our listeners!”
The Break Plans have performed in New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles hitting venues such as the legendary Stone Pony, Hard Rock – Atlantic City, Wonder Bar, Arlene’s Grocery, Rockwood Music Hall, Bowery Electric, The Grape Room, and Hotel Café LA, to name just a few. Currently, the band is in the studio wrapping up production on new music to complete their debut album.