Indie rock group Breakup Shoes has today released their dreamy new single “Copacetic”, out now and streaming here and new music video available to watch here. A song about longing for change and daydreaming your way through reality, “Copacetic” will be featured on the band’s forthcoming album Standing Still. The record was produced by Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers) and is set to be released on October 10th. To pre-order Standing Still, please visit: breakupshoes.com.
On the new single, vocalist/guitarist Nick Zawisa shares: “‘Copacetic’ is a song about wishful thinking. It’s about imagining a world where my partner and I can escape all of the things that are holding us back and finally feel like we have everything we need and it’s all gonna be okay. Which in today’s world, feels like something we could all use.”
He continues: “The song feels instantly nostalgic: dreamy synths, driving acoustic and bass, and twinkly guitar lines combine into something both familiar and novel. We tried to push our boundaries on this one and really explore new sounds while staying true to the sound we’ve crafted over the years.”
Breakup Shoes will be touring the West Coast this fall with Felly starting on October 23rd. Fans can catch the band live in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and more. For a full list of dates or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.breakupshoes.com/tour.
About Breakup Shoes
Arizona alt-indie act Breakup Shoes has no plans of stopping anytime soon.
Formed in 2015 by close high school friends, now 10 years later, the hardworking group has evolved into their current lineup — Nick Zawisa (vocals / guitar), Matthew Witsoe (drums), Michael Montiel (bass) and Michael Cully (guitar) — thanks in part to the DIY show culture across their hometown of Phoenix and leaning into extensive US touring with bands like Summer Salt, WILLIS, Phoneboy and more.
From 2016’s acclaimed debut EP, Nicotine Dream, the band has proceeded to self-release two additional EPs as well as three full-length albums — with 2018’s Unrequited Love (& other clichés) garnering nearly fifty million streams across platforms.
Most recently the band put out 2023’s The Death of Everything Worrisome. The eight-track LP — featuring singles “At Least I’ve Still Got Some Friends,” “Rat Race” and “Get Lost” — is an earnest reflection on modern anxiety that balances blunt vulnerability with catchy hooks and melodies.
Moving into the second half of 2025, Breakup Shoes is set to release their highly anticipated follow-up titled, Standing Still.
Produced by Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers), someone who was hugely influential to the group, Breakup Shoes says they found a great “sonic match” for their upcoming record.
“[Charlie] helped us forge a new chapter in our sound that is ambitious and original while still keeping the earnest lyricism and storytelling that Breakup Shoes is known for front and center,” says Nick Zawisa.
“The album chronicles the story of my last few years, centered around feeling dissatisfaction with the status quo,” Zawisa adds. “It grapples with feeling stuck, complacent, and unhappy; all the feelings that culminated in uprooting my life and moving across the country.”
The band’s infectious lead single “Brainwash” is streaming worldwide now, with the album releasing October 10th, 2025 and is available for pre-order now at breakupshoes.com.
BREAKUP SHOES IS:
Nick Zawisa – Guitar / Vocals
Matthew Witsoe – Drums
Michael Montiel – Bass
Michael Cully – Guitar
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https://www.tiktok.com/@breakup_shoes?_t=ZP-8xvCZjf7tBW&_r=1
Standing Still Tracklist:
1. Moving On Is Hard
2. Brainwash
3. The Suburbs
4. Malaise
5. Universal
6. Anti Social Socialite
7. Midwest Goodbye
8. Copacetic
9. Infinitely Sweet
10. …But So Is Standing Still
Upcoming Tour Dates:
10/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
10/25 – Solana Beach, CA @ Music Box
10/29 – Santa Barbara CA @ Soho Restaurant & Music Club
10/30 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley
11/1 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11/2 – Reno, NV @ Cypress Reno
11/4 – Portland, OR @ Holocene
11/5 – Seattle, WA @ Madame Lou’s
11/7 – Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
11/8 – Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo House of Music
11/11 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
11/12 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
11/13 – Fort Collins, CO @ For The Crows Tour
11/14 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
Photo Credit Tanner Kalin