Broken Social Scene

'I feel like I've been had': Morrissey's collaborators respond to his politics

The former Smiths singer’s new album features guest spots from Billie Joe Armstrong and Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste. Are they not put off by his increasingly unpleasant right-wing stance?

Daniel Dylan Wray

01, Mar, 2019 @1:49 PM

Morrissey to release protest-themed covers album

Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon are among the artists whose songs will feature on all-covers album California Son

Tim Jonze

26, Feb, 2019 @6:07 PM

Broken Social Scene: Hug of Thunder review – strength in numbers

(City Slang)

Kitty Empire

09, Jul, 2017 @6:59 AM

Broken Social Scene: Hug of Thunder review – invigorating emotional anthems

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

07, Jul, 2017 @7:00 AM

Broken Social Scene review – a cathartic crescendo of Mancunian togetherness

Joined on stage by one of Manchester’s favourite musical sons, the Canadian collective overcome unease to deliver a transcendentally intense two hours

Dave Simpson

24, May, 2017 @10:56 AM

Cult heroes: Broken Social Scene – bruised, beautiful and chaotically epic

Pitchforked to stardom, the indie collective have in turns enthralled and infuriated fans with hazy songs and rambling live sets. But when the chemistry works, it really works

Michael Hann

06, Sep, 2016 @9:29 AM

End of the Road review – the sweetest festival of the season

Sunshine is about the only thing missing in a weekend of stellar performances from Animal Collective, Broken Social Scene and Ezra Furman

Michael Hann

05, Sep, 2016 @12:29 PM

Former Rob Ford staffer records EP documenting time with Toronto mayor

Recorded with Broken Social Scene producer Dave Newfeld, Brendan Croskerry has released Live From City Hall

Sean Michaels

20, Nov, 2014 @8:17 AM

Feist: Metals – review

The rattling rhythms and campfire cosiness of Feist fourth album work in perfect harmony, writes Kitty Empire

Kitty Empire

01, Oct, 2011 @11:04 PM

Feist: joy mixed with steel

Exhausted by touring, Feist cast off music for nearly two years. But now she's back, and her album Metals reveals a steelier side to the happy-go-lucky songster. Interview by Miranda Sawyer

Miranda Sawyer

01, Oct, 2011 @11:04 PM

Indie music and the hired gun

Indie bands and session musicians were once seen as incompatible, but with the likes of Calexico and Broken Social Scene blurring the boundaries, the freelancer is back in fashion, writes Michaelangelo Matos

Michaelangelo Matos

10, May, 2011 @2:22 PM

Braids: 'We could never write a song about pizza' - interview

The intensely emotional songs of Braids are mirrored by the band's complicated personal relationships. Hermione Hoby catches up with Canada's hottest new musical export

Hermione Hoby

23, Apr, 2011 @11:02 PM

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