Crashbox

Monkey House returns with Crashbox, a bold, genre-blending statement from Emmy-winning songwriter Don Breithaupt, featuring Michael Leonhart (Steely Dan), Drew Zingg (Boz Scaggs), and a stellar cast of guest artists.

Following the success of Remember the Audio, Monkey House returns with Crashbox—a dynamic and sonically rich collection that blends jazz harmony with pop accessibility and rock energy. Helmed by Emmy-winning songwriter-producer Don Breithaupt, the album features the band’s longtime lineup—Justin Abedin (guitar), Pat Kilbride (bass), and Mark Kelso (drums)—and welcomes a stellar cast of guests including Steely Dan’s trumpeter Michael Leonhart, Boz Scaggs guitarist Drew Zingg, and powerhouse vocalists Michael Dunston and Selena Evangeline.

Tracked live at Noble Street Studios in Toronto and meticulously crafted with longtime producer Peter Cardinali and Grammy-winning engineer John ‘Beetle’ Bailey, Crashbox delivers richly layered arrangements, lyrical wit, and undeniable groove. It’s a testament to Breithaupt’s ever-evolving creative vision—and proof that Monkey House continues to push the boundaries of sophisticated pop.

“Our fan base gets bigger with each release,” says Breithaupt. “We have true believers in the U.S., England, Japan, Sweden, Germany, everywhere. It’s great to feel like people are hotly anticipating each album. My goal every time is to have the band feel like we’ve outdone ourselves. That’s the bar.” Consider that goal met once more, in thrilling style.

Crafted for longtime fans and new listeners alike, Crashbox is Monkey House at their most vibrant and refined. With Breithaupt’s signature blend of wit, groove, and sophistication, the album delivers dazzling arrangements, top-tier musicianship, and thought-provoking lyrics—all wrapped in pristine production. As both a continuation and evolution of the band’s sound, Crashbox reaffirms Monkey House’s status as one of the most inventive and enduring voices in contemporary jazz-pop.

“Sophisticated, supple, funky, and smart… glorious chords, expert playing, and music as luxurious as a king-size mattress with a duck down duvet on a frosty night” — Bob Mersereau, CBC Radio

“Don Breithaupt of Monkey House is one of the very few guys who really get the melodic pop thing: Randy Goodrum, David Foster, Michael Omartian. It’s a very special category.” — Jay Graydon, Grammy-winning producer

“Snaps, crackles, and pops with an intelligent effervescence attempted by many and achieved by very few…” — Vickie van Dyke, WAVE 94.7 FM.

Crashbox is your perfect entry point into the ever-expanding world of Monkey House.