The Outbreaks have been apart of the Chicago music scene since 2006. Drawing from their wide range of influences from
The Ramones and
Frank Zappa to
The Beach Boys and
The Beatles to Motown and
Mozart.
The Outbreaks rhapsodizes on soulful singing, truthful lyrics, poignant keyboard lines, punchy guitar licks, and driving back beats – a simple formula that produces memorable songs.
The Outbreaks began playing smaller local all ages venues, and worked their way up to playing venues such as: The Beat Kitchen, Schubas, Clearwater Theater, The Underground Lounge, Knights of Columbus, and various other Chicago local milestones with such acts as: The Academy Is…, The Epochs, The Hush Sound, and many other established groups. The Outbreaks released there first album the “Places (EP)” in 2008. The “Places (EP)” is a fitting debut that delivers catchy melodies. The songs are about the art of growing up and friendships. The album was recorded with local favorite Brian Zieske at the “Gallery of Carpet” recording studio. The Outbreaks debut (LP) was tracked, recorded, and produced by the band in a Lakeview apartment. The self titled (LP) is a far cry from the “Places” (EP). The individual musical voices of the band are far more profound and distinctive.