Guy - Bass...
Pete - Keys, synth...
Shane - Vocals, guitar...
Tim - Drums...
Influences
You name it and we probably like it. Some major influences are Elliott Smith, Interpol, At the Drive-In, Radiohead, Jawbreaker, Muse, Sparta, Grandaddy, Postal Service, movies, cigarettes, our van, the world outside our practice space...
Sounds Like
Sounds the way wind feels coming through the holes of an old screen door... sounds the way old sheets smell... sounds like the start of something, like someone's last breath...
Broken October came to life in the fall of 2002 in East Bay of San Francisco. Ever since the quiet birth of the first song these four have been building a foundation throughout northern California. With four EPs in circulation the crowd of people surrounding them grows larger every day.
Broken October’s second EP (Do it Even if it Kills You) was named one of Modern Fix Magazine’s top five albums of 2003, calling them “The best unknown band ever.” Their first single, Let You Know, received airplay on Live 105.3 in San Francisco after being selected as a top 10 finalist in the BFD Opening Act Contest. Their third release (Good Evening Disaster, 2005) was featured in the Sacramento Bee and Game Star Magazine. Game Star picked Broken October’s upcoming single Just Like That to be included on a sampler disc distributed to more than a half million people. The single was also picked up by Deep Elm Records to be included on the acclaimed This Is Indie Rock: Volume III compilation series, and was featured on Fuse TV's popular snowboard show. Broken October’s second single, Dark Horse, was featured as the opening track in Skratch Magazine’s Indie Sampler, V.3, sponsored by Planned Parenthood.
Since the release of Good Evening Disaster, Just Like That and Pins & Needles have also received their share of Live 105.3 airtime and on college radios from Southern California to Eastern Montana. In November of 2006, Broken October was chosen as a finalist in Sacramento’s KWOD 106.5 Dave Matthews contest, and came in second with over 2,000 votes. In May of 2006, the band performed acoustically on Live 105.3’s popular Soundcheck program, and appeared on Rewind at Noon to talk about Good Evening Disaster.
The latest release (The Bridge and Tunnel EP, 2007) has been their best performance to date. The strength of the first single (Atrophy) carried the band through the fierce competition of Live 105.3’s BFD opening act. It culminated in playing to more than 400 fans at a sold-out Bottom of the Hill show. Since then the four friends toured Northern California, practiced their asses off, played more local shows and continued to give personal attention to every fan they make.
The band features Shane on guitar and vocals, Tim on drums, Guy on Bass and Pete ..s. These four are bringing the indie DIY attitude back and breathing life into a sound they can call their own. The vocals, guitar and keys bounce off each other with subtle urgencies while the addicting bass lines, breathy synth and tight drumming set up the foundation.
Explosive live shows create new fans every time Shane, Tim, Guy and Pete decimate a stage. With slots opening for Denali, No Knife, The Velvet Teen, Jealous Sound, Engine Down, Elliott and others, Broken October has reached out to large crowds and large crowds have reached back. Come hear what these four guys are doing, you won’t be disappointed.
"The best unknown band ever." Modern Fix Magazine
"Beautiful... imaginative... the best parts of punk, emo, and alternative..." Zero Magazine
You guys were great last night!!! Thanks for being a part of Your Music Olympicks; I think you made some new fans. The "Umbrella" cover was brilliant!!! xoxoxo
Dear BROKEN OCTOBER, I hope you're alright? Thanks a lot for the add. I created my own Fanzine & Label. Enjoy the listening: DIE PRINCESS DIE from L.A Chek our myspace too!!! See You GREG (from France).
Thanks for the add! We can handle all of your bands or clothing company's screen printing needs! Right now we have a summer blowout on orders of 100 tee's!
I just noticed that your song Atrophy is a part of our band name x) Furthermore, I found some vids on youtube and I really like your music. Keep makin' music like that ;)
Your Music Magazine posted your Atrophy video on their YMM Videos page. Just hit the arrow in the videos section in the middle of the page and yours will show up in the list. :-)
PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF OUR NEW ALBUM "YEARBOOK" AT SLIM'S FRIDAY APRIL 25TH.PRESENTED BY IMEEM.COM.GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BY CLICKING ON THE FLYER.THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
HEY SHANE, HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF OUR NEW ALBUM "YEARBOOK" AT SLIM’S FRIDAY APRIL 25TH.PRESENTED BY IMEEM. COM. PLEASE GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BY CLICKING ON THE FLYER.THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
andrew is my friend, the guy that came with me to the show in oakland, i dunno if u remember or not, but he asked me to ask u, so i did, so just contact them and let me know what happens?
also im moving into a new place with a fatty backyard, and im trying to get some bands for my bday, since it fell through last year, its in july, so if your interested ill let u know once the date approaches to see your availability :)
hey long time no talk i wanted to ask you a question.
some bands i know are playing on april 24th in moraga at the rheem theatre i was wondering if u wanted to join the line up. the pay would be based on how many people show up to see u and the cover charge for the door of people coming is 10 dollars, if your interested i can foward you my friends myspace, who is playing as well and u can talk details
