Breathless is an English band formed in 1983, led by Dominic Appleton, whom also involved in 4AD supergroup This Mortal Coil. Breathless were described by LA Weekly as producing “Melodies so lush they could drink a concrete statue of Oliver Reed under the table”. Appleton is also known for his vocal performances on three tracks on This Mortal Coil's 1986 album "Filigree & Shadow".