Breeze are an indie rock band, born and bred in Hull. Three brothers like the mighty Cribs, Breeze are honing their sound, with their latest single ‘Superheroes’ adding a guitar-fuzzed swagger to their repertoire. I had the pleasure of interviewing Breeze, asking them ten questions to dig into what it means to be an up-and-coming indie band going into 2026.
You’re three brothers. How did you choose who was going to play each instrument?
We all kind of just fell into the instruments we play without ever really having a big conversation about it. Between us, we can all play multiple instruments anyway, things like piano and guitar, so it wasn’t a case of anyone being stuck with something they didn’t want to do. The only one who can properly play drums is Alfie, so that decision was made pretty quickly. I’ve always preferred singing and playing guitar rather than switching over to bass, which helped narrow things down. When you’re a three-piece band, there’s nowhere to hide, so it’s important that everyone is playing what they’re strongest at to create the biggest and most powerful sound possible.
Why did you pick the name Breeze?
The name Breeze came about right at the beginning of the band’s journey. At the time, we were playing a lot of cover gigs and just trying to get ourselves out there, but once we decided we wanted to focus more seriously on our own music, it felt like the right moment for a clean slate. We wanted something that represented a fresh start. We were all throwing name ideas around, and then my dad mentioned that Breeze was actually a name he and his brothers wanted to call their band when they were playing in the ’90s. That instantly gave it a bit more meaning for us; it felt nostalgic, personal, and like a nice way of carrying something forward.
You’ve only been releasing music for about 4 years. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started?
The biggest lesson we’ve learned as a band is how important consistency is, and how crucial it is to never give up, even when things feel slow or uncertain. You honestly never know what’s just around the corner in music. There have been years where we’ve just kept going, playing shows, writing, and improving without knowing where it would lead. Because of that persistence, we’ve ended up supporting artists like James Arthur, The View, and Tom Meighan from Kasabian, which are experiences we’ll never forget and huge milestones for us.
Who is your favourite superhero, and why?
Albert’s favourite superhero is Superman. He’s just the ultimate superhero when you really think about it; he can fly, he’s unbelievably strong, and he shoots lasers from his eyes. On top of that, he’s basically indestructible. When you add all that together, it’s hard to imagine anyone who could realistically stand a chance against him.
Harry’s favourite superhero is Captain America. There’s something really iconic about him, from the colours of his suit to the values he stands for. And then there’s the shield, which is indestructible and somehow always finds its way back to him like a boomerang. He’s not just strong, but smart and tactical as well, which makes him stand out from a lot of other superheroes.
Alfred’s favourite superhero has got to be Spider-Man. I mean, honestly, who wouldn’t want to be Spider-Man? Swinging through cities, climbing walls, and having that quick-witted personality on top of it all, he’s easily one of the coolest superheroes out there. He’s also one of the most relatable, which probably makes people connect with him even more.
What is it about Hull, if anything, that inspires you?
It’s kind of a negative thing that actually inspires us about Hull, but it really drives us forward. Every other major city seems to have a band that defined a generation: Manchester has Oasis, Liverpool has The Beatles, Sheffield has Arctic Monkeys, but Hull hasn’t really had anyone who’s truly stood the test of time. That gap motivates us. We want to be the band that finally puts Hull on the map and gives the city something it can be proud of musically.
Do you have any unreleased tracks that you’re particularly excited about?
We do have some unreleased tracks that we’re incredibly excited about, and they feel like a real step forward for us in terms of sound and songwriting. We’ve been sitting on them for a little while now, just waiting for the right moment. As much as we’d love to share more details, we can’t give too much away yet. All we can say is that everything will be revealed in the new year.
If you could tour with any musician/band, who would it be?
There are a few dream bands we’d absolutely love to tour with. Oasis is definitely right up there; that would be unbelievable. Arctic Monkeys would also be amazing, especially given their journey and how they’ve evolved over time. And Radiohead would be incredible too, even just to be on the same lineup and watch them perform every night.
If you could cover any song a put a Breeze spin on it, which would you choose?
A really obscure song that people probably wouldn’t expect us to cover would be something a bit more pop-leaning. Something like ‘Taste’ by Sabrina Carpenter or ‘Running Up That Hill’ by Kate Bush. It’d be fun to strip a song like that back and put our own spin on it, and surprise people with a different side of us.
What were the highlights of your recent tour of France?
One of the biggest highlights of the tour was turning up to the final show, which was a festival, and genuinely not knowing how many people were going to turn out. We were backstage beforehand, trying not to overthink it, and then we walked onstage and saw a crowd of around 1,000 people in front of us. Hearing them cheering and reacting to our songs was surreal. To make it even better, we were the only band that entire weekend where the crowd were chanting and demanding an encore — that’s a feeling that’s really hard to put into words.
What’s your favourite Christmas song?
Albert’s favourite Christmas song is ‘A Spaceman Came Travelling’ by Chris de Burgh. It’s a bit different from the usual festive songs, but that’s exactly why I love it. It’s got that nostalgic, storytelling feel that really hits at Christmas time.
Harry’s favourite Christmas song is ‘Step Into Christmas’ by Elton John. It’s one of those tracks that instantly lifts the mood and gets everyone feeling festive. As soon as it comes on, it feels like Christmas has started – proper party banger.
Alfred’s favourite Christmas song is ‘Feed the World’ by Band Aid. It’s a proper classic that never gets old, and it always brings people together. You can’t really go wrong with a song that everyone knows and sings along to at this time of year.
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