"Breaking Up the Girl" is a 2001 alternative rock song written, recorded and produced by the band Garbage for their third studio album Beautiful Garbage. In North America, it was serviced to alternative radio as the second single from the album.
Garbage perform in the main "Breaking Up the Girl" clip.
Garbage is a Scottish–American rock band formed in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. The band's line-up—consisting of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals) and American musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig —has remained unchanged since its inception. All four members are involved in the songwriting and production process. Garbage has sold over 17 million albums worldwide.
Garbage performing at The Sound Of 007 in October 2022
Steve Marker saw the music video for "Suffocate Me" by Manson's band Angelfish on MTV's 120 Minutes and invited her to record with Garbage
Butch Vig had built a reputation as a rock producer before deciding to form Garbage.
Lead singer Shirley Manson during the Version 2.0 era