Conversation so far:
How many copies of Heatmiser did Elliott Smith sell?
While at Hampshire College, Elliott Smith formed the band Heatmiser with classmate Neil Gust.
What instrument did Elliott Smith play in Heatmiser?
Elliott Smith played guitar and did vocals in Heatmiser.
Where did Heatmiser perform?
Heatmiser was a regular act at local Portland venues like the X-Ray Cafe, screenprinting shop Hand Prints, and La Luna.
Is Heatmiser still together?
Heatmiser broke up in the fall of 1996.

Question: What year did Heatmiser break up?
Self-contained rewrite: What year did Heatmiser break up?