Cigarettes for Breakfast is the bedroom project of Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter and musician Matt Whiteford and an ever-changing cast of bandmembers and collaborators. The project has made a name for itself on the DIY and shoegaze scenes through crating lush soundscapes and raw, emotive, fuzzed-out performances that capture the essence of classic sheogaze and dream pop — but with their own, unique take and sensibility.

The Philadelphia-based project has shared stages with acts like Slow Crush, The Asteroid No. 4, Mahogany and a growing list of others. And building upon a growing profile, their full-length debut, 2023’s Join the Circus, an effort that showcased their ability to take the listener on a journey while exploring themes of love, loss and self-discovery garnered a comparison to The Jesus and Mary Chain from Rolling Stone.