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CODEBREAKER

No Hit Wonder.

About Me

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!!!"EXILED!" IS HERE!!!
So far, we've shared the stage with the likes of Hot Chip, Datarock, Chromeo, Yelle, Har Mar Superstar, VHS Or Beta, The Electric Six, Radio 4, Green Velvet, Shiny Toy Guns, Phoenix, Outhud, Stereo Total etc...
Thanks everyone for the support and kind words. We're with you.
"Unless you're so cutting edge it hurts, you probably haven't heard of Codebreaker yet -- and we're stressing the word "yet." Definitely one to watch: The sound recalls some crazy house party where Cameo is drinking with Prince, Phoenix is partying with Daft Punk and Bootsy Collins is jamming on the sofa. Fritz has already said the band's "Dream Lover" -- is "the best damn dance song" he's heard in ages, thanks to a rubbery bassline, jumpy guitars and synths that don't overwhelm the vocals..
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-The Washington Post
"The duo of singer-keyboardist Steven Hawley and bassist Sage Schwarm find a middle ground between the post-disco, pre-house sound of boogie and Roger and Zapp talk box-funk. The group’s turn-of-the-1980s influences made groovy, earnest music. Codebreaker does the same. It’s fun, seriously. Or seriously fun."
-New City Chicago Magazine
"Agile melodies and smart composition. The way that makes all other try-too-hards swoon - wishing they could step up their music to such a sophisticated level. Daft Punk are in the audience. They quietly lead the applause from the back."
"Ambitiously eclectic, exotic, purposeful, wildly individualistic, all the while carrying addictive future-funk ridden charm." True that. One of the best of the year so far.
-Take Your Medicine
"Tight dancefloor songcraft from -- a duo with a real ear for the ultra catchy early 80s post disco groove -- but enough of modern touch to really give it a timeless feel! Codebreaker brings big basslines, insistent beats, and an overall sound that encompasses 80s pop funk, sparkling housey beats, early party rap and computer grooves -- and the actual songwriting is quite strong! Sweet stuff, and a modern riff on the early 80s groove of Nile Rodgers, Atomic Dog era George Clinton, and more.
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-Dusty Groove America
"It's like Nile Rodgers in his 'land of the good groove' meeting the polished electronics of Hysteria-era Cerrone. Either way, whatever frame of reference you may choose, these guys have put out some of the most original, exciting stuff that I've heard lately. If this doesn't get you up, you might need to get your boogie-senses checked."
-Disco Delivery
"Draws on funk, disco à la Chic, early rap and the protohouse that Chicago DJs love; and on the pop side, its melodies recall such unlikely sources. The party-starter “Exiled!,” the robo-disco of “Are You Ready 2 Love?” and the breathy Brit-funk of “Dream Lover” go down as well in an indie-dance set as on an uptempo house night. The whole enterprise steers clear of irony-laden ’80s amnesia even as it shows that left-field, sophisticated dance can be accessible."
-Time Out Chicago
"Their funky electronica is as infectious as their beautiful artwork."
-Risky Bizniz
Armed with killer basslines, wicked beats, and that sweet warm summer feeling you just can't get enough of."
-Twentyfourhours
"Codebreaker, le groupe le plus cool, avait déjà eu les honneurs de cette page et reviennent cet automne avec un EP qui poursuit leurs réjouissances électro funk avec un talk over à la Captain Sensible."
-Pardon My Freedom
"Codebreaker brings the funk to nu-electro. If you look at most - if not all - contempory electro acts, theyre missing funk. They're like that missing link." But Codebreaker doesnt just deliver electro-funk. Like one of those cheesy radio stations that promises the best of the 70s, 80s and 90s, but unlike those radio stations Codebreaker really delivers. In a good way."
-Big Stereo
"If George Duke's Brazilian Love Affair had been with Don Ray and they'd adopted a love child, this is what it would sound like."
-Groove Provider
"effortlessly mixes a warm disco house sound into a rather fresh sounding new cocktail of insisting basslines and a guitar that James Brown would've been glad to have as a mainstay in his backing band. Seriously infectious and head bopping."

-Distortion Disco
"Codebreaker put together an awesome album all around. I see 2007 at a pace to bat .400 in dance beats with a slugging % well over .700 in retro funky bass lines. Codebreaker has set a new standard this year and you DON'T NEED NO INVITE."
-Raw Steele
"Modern electro-funk so endlessly danceable even Chromeo must be jealous."
-The Prettiest Pony
"Listen to this song (Riviera On The Moon) when you wake up and your day couldn't have started better. Or just have sex, or have sex while listening to this, either way your day will seem brighter. You get the picture, right?"
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Member Since: 6/11/2004
Band Website: lookin at it.
Band Members: Steven Hawley-Cancer
Sage Schwarm-Aquarius

US/Canada Agent:[email protected]
For press/interviews/licensing/European bookings etc:[email protected]
Influences: Nile Rogers, Skyy, The Gap Band, PIL, Rolling Stones(78-80), Mr. Fingers, Cameo, Prince, Heatwave, Twilight 22, Jorge Ben, Donald Byrd, Sun Ra, Kano, Qunicy Jones, S.O.S. Band, Nina Hagan, Earth Wind & Fire, Chocolate Milk, Zapp, Cymande, Air, The Clash, King Tubby, Adonis, ESG, Scott Walker, Tears For Fears, Donald Byrd, King Sunny Ade', Moroder, Sheila E, Morris Day & The Time, Rah Band, Lakeside, Jimmy Ross, The Beach Boys, Indeep, B.A.D., Kraftwerk, Rene & Angela, KC & The Sunshine Band, Daft Punk, Bobby Womack, Mcneal & Niles, Chic, The Pet Shop Boys, Hasshim, Willie Hutch, Firefly, Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force, The Sex Pistols, Vanity 6, Sharon Redd, Kurtis Blow, New Order, Man Parrish, Freestyle, The Scientist, Edwin Birdsong, George Duke oh yeah....that theme song from "Taxi"...
Sounds Like:
YEP AT LAST, EXILED! CAN NOW BE PURCHASED VIA ITUNES FROM ALL OF THE WORLD!!!
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PURCHASE EXILED! ON CD RIGHT HERE -----

Record Label: Disco Demolition Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

what’s new...

Hey y'all,Sage & I have been layin' low working on alot of new music. Stay tuned for our new single, "R.I.M.L." coming out on Disco Demolition Records this spring.DJ's & journalists, feel free to hit ...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:55:00 PST

west coast dates NOW!

West coast people, ARE-YOU-READY-2-LOVE?Come party with us! We'd love to meet you all!warm regards,-Steven*SAN FRAN!Friday, December 7thBODYHEAT partyw/ our pal San SeracBoom Bip& Dj set by James Frie...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:09:00 PST

What Is This Dance Dance Revolution Love?

Holy smokes, some kid made a DDR level using an old Codebreaker song, "What Is This Earth Love?" ...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:22:00 PST

new single, videos, tour dates, remixes, Mark Ronson, jailtime? Phew!

Greetings friends/comrades....It's been a bit, so let me get ya'll up to speed.*New single!Firstly, we've finished a new follow-up single titled, "R.I.M.L." We've also finished an extended disco vers...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:48:00 PST

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Chicago featured Codebreaker in this week's issue, in a piece called:Cracking the CodeCodebreaker bypasses Chicago en route to nu-disco heaven.(URL) http://www.timeout.com/chicago/Details.do?...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:09:00 PST

Exiled! The Miami Horror Remix!

Melbourne Austraila's hot new party-up sensation Miami Horror has just released a remix of "Exiled!" as of today!Miami Horror, famed for his trademark collaborations with Curtis Vodka, Gameboy/Gamegir...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:19:00 PST

"Exiled!" now on itunes WORLDWIDE!!!

Yep, at last..the full album can finally be purchased via itunes from all over the world!!!US! ..UK! ..SWEDEN! ..NORWAY! ..CANADA! ..FRANCE! ..ITALY! ..SWITZERLAND! ..GERMANY! ..JAPAN! ..AUS...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Sat, 26 May 2007 06:41:00 PST

DiscoStyle.com "Exiled!" review

The direct link to this review is here.Milwaukee-based Codebreaker catapults the 70s funky disco sound right into the 21st century, blending its melodies and hi-hats with commercial appeal.If you like...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Sun, 06 May 2007 04:07:00 PST

Exiled! reviews & charts, D.C., interviews, remixes & more!

Hey everyone, there's alot that's been happenin' with us since our last update...so here goes!Since the release of of our new album, just one month ago today, "Exiled!" has charted EVERY week in the T...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:35:00 PST

Our download counter ain't working...

A few people have messaged to tell me that apparently our daily download counter on our music player...isn't working. I don't know what's up with that so...pay no mind, you can still download the trac...
Posted by CODEBREAKER on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:14:00 PST