Jamie,
Ian,
Arne,
Rory,
Gill,
Dave &
Andy formed Broken Records in December 2006 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Using a range of instruments including guitars, bass, violin, cello, accordion, mandolin, piano, trumpet, glockenspiel and drums, they create a sound combining traditional European folk with modern Scottish alternative music. 2007 was a busy year for the band, playing 60 gigs including live sessions on BBC Radio One in Scotland and BBC 6 Music, being voted Best of the T Break Stage at T in the Park, and headlining a sold-out show at The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh (750 capacity). They have supported Editors, Idlewild, Sons and Daughters, The Twilight Sad, Emma Pollock, and Peggy Sue and the Pirates.
At the beginning of August 2007 they mixed and released a debut EP which was sold at shows, and created a wider interest in the band in the music industry and across the nation. Drowned in Sound said of the release, “This is magical, engrossing and wholly enveloping, genuinely and excitingly bursting with commercial potential. From beginning to end, this self-titled EP delights and amazes (9/10).”
Gaining a management team (Two Thumbs) the band moved in to 2008 with a new focus, and have already courted the interest of National Radio One (in the form of a session at Maida Vale for Huw Stephens) and several national promoters, agents and record companies. A limited edition single was released through Young Turks on 14th April and the band have plans to target the festival circuit throughout Europe this summer.
Influences
Nick Cave, Dirty Three, Bright Eyes, Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Calexico, Bob Dylan, God Speed You Black Emperor, Neutral Milk Hotel, Yann Tiersen, Hawk and a Hacksaw, Sigur Ros, Johnny Cash, Beirut, Edith Piaf...
Sounds Like
Single Available at Rough Trade
Order our debut 7" single 'If the news makes you sad, don't watch it' through the Rough Trade web store HERE
Single also available from Avalanche, Cockburn St, Edinburgh
Gig EP Now Available Online
We've finally sorted out a paypal account and are selling our EP for £4 (plus £1 P&P). This is the CD that can usually be found at gigs featuring 4 songs, with artwork by Edinburgh artist Janine Sproule
Tracklisting:
If the news makes you sad, don't watch it
A Good Reason
Lies
Slow Parade
- just click the Paypal link below for orders within the UK->
'What about Europe?' I hear you ask! Easy, order via this button (postage £1.50):
thank you for this opportunity. From this heating power. congratulations to record. It would be an honour one day be able to write music which either. in my city is the major.
Date: Monday 7th July 2008 Time: 22.00 Cost: £5 on the guest list if you message me your name!! Address: 215 - 217 Piccadilly, West End, London, W1J 9HN
BAND Anca – vocals Jon Moss (Culture Club, Adam & The Ants, The Clash) – drums Nigel Jordan (Roxy Music, The Libertines) – guitar Graeme Aymer (Desmond Dekker, Selector) – bass guitar Stax (Prince Buster) – Saxophone / Keys
Directions: Nearest Tube is Piccadilly Circus. Hope to see you there :)
Hi, pleases come and check out our new exclusive song now aviable to download, one of our songs from our album!!!!!!!!! just a little something to keep you amussed while were on tour
Hi, please come and check out our new song. And also check out Dee Jay's tour dates for the UK. Also check out our new official Music Video aviable from our blogs.
