Arizona alt-indie act Breakup Shoes has no plans of stopping anytime soon. Formed in 2015 by close high school friends, now 10 years later, the hard working group has evolved into their current lineup—Nick Zawisa (vocals / guitar), Matthew Witsoe (drums), Michael Montiel (bass) and Michael Cully (guitar)—thanks in part to the DIY show culture across their hometown of Phoenix and leaning into extensive US touring with bands like Summer Salt, WILLIS, Phoneboy and more.

From 2016’s acclaimed debut EP, Nicotine Dream, the band has proceeded to self-release two additionalEPs as well as three full-length albums—with 2018’s Unrequited Love (& other clichés) garnering nearly fifty million streams across platforms. Most recently the band put out 2023’s The Death of Everything Worrisome. The eight-track LP—featuring singles “At Least I’ve Still Got Some Friends,” “Rat Race” and “Get Lost”—is an earnestreflection on modern anxiety that balances blunt vulnerability with catchy hooks and melodies.

Moving into the second half of 2025, Breakup Shoes is set to release their highly anticipated follow-uptitled,Standing Still. Produced by Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers), someone who was hugely influential to the group, Breakup Shoes says they found a great “sonic match” for their upcoming record.“[Charlie] helped us forge a new chapter in our sound that is ambitious and original while still keeping theearnest lyricism and storytelling that Breakup Shoes is known for front and center,” says Nick Zawisa. “The album chronicles the story of my last few years, centered around feeling dissatisfaction with thestatus quo,” Zawisa adds. “It grapples with feeling stuck, complacent, and unhappy; all the feelings that culminated in uprooting my life and moving across the country. ”The band’s infectious lead single “Brainwash” is streaming worldwide now, with the album releasing October 10th, 2025 and is available for pre-order now at breakupshoes.com.