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The Breeders are an alternative rock band from Dayton, Ohio, formed by Kim Deal, who is also known for her work with the Pixies. They gained popularity in the early 1990s with their hit 'Cannonball' and the album *Last Splash*.
“I've known Cannonball since I was a kid, but gave the rest of their discography a chance this year (incl. The Amps). Don't regret it one bit, absolutely enamored.”
“aaaaaaaauhhhhhhhhhhhhh last splash save me... kim breeder save me... divine hammer single cover save me....”
“Last Splash is an essential record for anyone that's after that real 90's vibe. Some excellent and memorable songs”
The Breeders has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 42 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including debut album *pod* released in 1990.
The Breeders works in alternative rock originating from United States (Ohio). As a music artist at the "indie" level, The Breeders has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader alternative rock scene. They are signed to a major label.
The Breeders has approximately 9K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 66K YouTube subscribers and approximately 159K combined social media followers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.
Fans of The Breeders often also enjoy The Breeders, Lush, Pavement, Sonic Youth, Throwing Muses. These artists share common ground in the alternative rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate The Breeders's approach to alternative rock, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 42/100, The Breeders's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: with 9K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.