"The Breaks" is the sixth full-length studio album by Canadian experimental rock band Suuns. It was released on September 6, 2024, via Joyful Noise Recordings and Secret City Records.
The album sees Suuns blending their signature sense of emotional alienation and sonic vastness with more direct, sometimes warmer musical elements, creating a cohesive yet paradoxical work that balances introspection with communal energy.
Tracks like “Fish on a String,” “Rage,” “Road Signs and Meanings,” and the title track feature a mix of conventional beats, glitchy electronics, and experimental textures that evoke both detachment and fleeting moments of connection. ([SUUNS][1])
Across The Breaks, frontman Ben Shemie’s introspective vocals float over layered synths, percussion, and atmospheric instrumentation, portraying a sense of existential searching—often juxtaposed with hints of human warmth and collective experience. ([Beats Per Minute][2])
Overall, the album represents a mature and integrated point in Suuns’ evolution, merging their earlier stark, expansive soundscapes with more grounded, emotionally resonant songwriting.
