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There are two different bands with this name:
1) Broken Records (Edinburgh)
Broken Records formed at the end of 2006 in Edinburgh, Scotland. With seven multi-instrumentalists utilising a wide range of instruments including piano, organ, violin, ‘cello, accordion, trumpet, mandolin, ukulele, harmonium and glockenspiel alongside guitars, bass and drums, they’ve set about bringing together their diverse musical backgrounds to create a dramatic and eclectic sound. 2007 was spent constantly gigging and refining their sound. During this time they won the T Break competition for unsigned bands which landed them slots at T in the Park, a headline show at the Liquid Room in Edinburgh and a BBC Radio session with Vic Galloway.
In 2008 they released their debut single “If The News Makes You Sad, Don’t Watch It” on London based indie label, Young Turks. The single received plaudits from such varied publications as NME, The Guardian, Drowned in Sound, The Sun and The Times. Steve Lamacq named it his Single of the Week and Huw Stephens invited the band to record a Radio 1 session at the BBC studios in Maida Vale.
A number of festival appearances followed, including Latitude, T in the Park and Leeds Festival which led to NME hailing them as “one of the country’s most exciting new bands” Channel 4 dedicating a show to them as part of Levis Ones To Watch, and 3 sessions for Marc Riley’s BBC6 show.
1) Broken Records (Edinburgh)
Broken Records formed at the end of 2006 in Edinburgh, Scotland. With seven multi-instrumentalists utilising a wide range of instruments including piano, organ, violin, ‘cello, accordion, trumpet, mandolin, ukulele, harmonium and glockenspiel alongside guitars, bass and drums, they’ve set about bringing together their diverse musical backgrounds to create a dramatic and eclectic sound. 2007 was spent constantly gigging and refining their sound. During this time they won the T Break competition for unsigned bands which landed them slots at T in the Park, a headline show at the Liquid Room in Edinburgh and a BBC Radio session with Vic Galloway.
In 2008 they released their debut single “If The News Makes You Sad, Don’t Watch It” on London based indie label, Young Turks. The single received plaudits from such varied publications as NME, The Guardian, Drowned in Sound, The Sun and The Times. Steve Lamacq named it his Single of the Week and Huw Stephens invited the band to record a Radio 1 session at the BBC studios in Maida Vale.
A number of festival appearances followed, including Latitude, T in the Park and Leeds Festival which led to NME hailing them as “one of the country’s most exciting new bands” Channel 4 dedicating a show to them as part of Levis Ones To Watch, and 3 sessions for Marc Riley’s BBC6 show.
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keltysem wrote:
Broken Records' "Until the Earth Begins to Part" was reviewed at Exclaim.ca! Here's the link to the article: http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/latestsub.aspx?csid1=134&csid2=870&fid1=39699. Check it out!
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GWNDLN wrote:
Wow!
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MentalCabaret wrote:
looking forward to seeing them liveeeee
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Jumperjack wrote:
The highlight of The Metropolis Festival today in Rotterdam, this band is going places, I think!
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Glosololia wrote:
lies: http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/3530822107858760806/ great lyrics indeed..
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lonesomesubways wrote:
does anyone have the lyrics, any of them?
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paperboy wrote:
Review of Until the Earth... at Webcuts (7.5/10) - "This is music for the end of the world, a band that knows what it likes and sticks with it."
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maciek971 wrote:
I like their album very much. Good Job
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oprimus wrote:
http://thefourohfive.com/reviews/748
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bobbyperu wrote:
The album is fantastic as was their gig at King Tuts on Wednesday.
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turnaroundfool wrote:
I am heartbroken that I haven't seen them yet and the dates near me on their tour are YET AGAIN 18+. I'm actually so gutted :(
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EdMoseley wrote:
Loving the album. Excellent work!
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Acquiescence wrote:
I've heard of it.
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DemonCleaner wrote:
Nope, do tell...
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Zombie-Rabbit wrote:
Have you every heard of a little place called Australia.
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WeAreCorrupt wrote:
If you're coming to London town, come and play my night at the Barfly - it's a good'un, I promise.
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iamcardboard wrote:
Going to see these guys on Saturday at the coolest tiny venue in Newcastle, really excited! Also going to see them play a larger venue in June!! I'm buzzing for Saturday!
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janoflan wrote:
the album has made my life that little bit closer to completness
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DemonCleaner wrote:
thought the album was out in june?
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Acquiescence wrote:
I'm not one to give in to hyperbole but...THE ALBUM IS SO AMAZING IT DEMANDS CAPITAL LETTERS!!!!
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Events
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Jul
16
Latitude Festival 2009
Henham Park, Beccles, Suffolk, United Kingdom
289 shouts
| 442 attendees
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Jul
25
Truck Festival
Hill Farm, Steventon, Oxford, United Kingdom
58 shouts
| 121 attendees
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Aug
7
Tartan Heart Festival
Belladrum Festival, Beauly, United Kingdom
1 shout
| 16 attendees
News
Broken Records New Forum
9 Jul 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/brokenrecordsedinburgh
Alright folks, we've now opened our forum here:http://brokenrecordsband.com/forum/It's open for chatter!BR xxx
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14 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/brokenrecordsedinburgh
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