Forming in the fall of 2007, The Break is an exciting young band that seems to have all the right pieces in place to really make a name for themselves in the music world. With all its members still in high school, this band has an immensely high ceiling and is already known for its collective tightness during live performances and inspired songwriting.

Forming in the fall of 2007, The Break is an exciting young band that seems to have all the right pieces in place to really make a name for themselves in the music world. With all its members still in high school, this band has an immensely high ceiling and is already known for its collective tightness during live performances and inspired songwriting. Based in the northwest suburb, Park Ridge, the band has broken into the Chicago music scene with rapid force, as well as its surrounding area, playing a full run of shows from Wrigleyville to Winnetka. Keeping busy, the band’s next shows will be held on November 6th where they will perform in Bobbalooza at South Park Church in Park Ridge and then the very next day, November 7Th, at the Congress Theater in Chicago.
The Break, consisting of members Sean Cahill-Lemme, Matt Gieser, Paul Ansani and Miles Malin, are currently playing shows regularly to promote their debut release, Welcome to Our Side. The new album showcases The Break’s powerful sound and includes poignant tracks such as “Be Human”, which was directly inspired by the advice personally given to the band by Oasis’ Liam Gallagher.
We were able to find out more about the band in a Q&A with singer/guitarist Sean Cahill-Lemme.
What differentiates you from other bands today?
Our whole style in general sets us apart from most, if not all bands. Our stage presence, music and writing are all unique.
Where does your song writing inspiration come from?
We get our inspiration from being regular people in the world, and hope that people who listen can relate to it.
What do you like about your new album?
After listening to it you start thinking of the negatives more so then the positives, but in general we think it’s worth listening to. It’s really refreshing to the ear. It's something new for our modern world of music.
What bands do you model yourself after?
If we had to list a few it would be: Oasis, Kings of Leon, Coldplay and The Beatles.
How long ago and how did you start?
The Break was formed two years ago. I suppose if we had to say how, it would have to be our school V show and our strong musical backgrounds. Our bass player, Paul Ansani, is son to Ted Ansani of Material Issue, Matt Gieser (our drummer) had already been playing drums six years prior. Almost all members of my family could sing and/or play an instrument. Miles listened to the most music of all of us and has the most incredible ear you could imagine.
What obstacles as a band do you face?
The biggest obstacle we have to face is definitely our age. There is usually an age limit to the entire downtown music scene. Our band and its music is more than qualified to be played at downtown clubs and bars, but people only look at our age.
Why are you appealing to the people that listen to you?
Ours songs always have a hook and structure, something that appeals to all ears. Our music isn't too hard or soft so it can be listened to by anyone.
What do you plan to achieve in your music career?
We want to go as far as we possibly can - working hard and having as much fun as possible doing what we love.
What do you like most about being in band like this?
Making music that people like to hear. There's just something about the feeling when a song falls together perfectly, it's one of the best feelings there is.
You can get all information as far as upcoming shows, where to hear The Break's music, booking inquiries and more at:www.TheBreakband.com, www.Myspace.com/TheBreakpage, and also on our Facebook.