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Broken Social Scene: Members Join The Order of Good Cheer for Juno Concert

Fri, March 02 2012 9:13pm - Source: Spinner

A Broken Social Scene member is likely to debut a brand new song this weekend.

Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Says Band Is on 'Hiatus,' Not Broken Up

Fri, November 11 2011 6:08pm - Source: Spinner

Although there was widespread speculation that Broken Social Scene 's show earlier this week in Rio de Janeiro was their last, singer Kevin Drew hasn't closed the door on future Broken Social Scene projects.

Watch Broken Social Scene Cover U2, Beastie Boys and Rage Against the Machine at Their "Final" Show

Thu, November 10 2011 7:05pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

If Kevin Drew was being serious when he told Pitchfork that Broken Social Scene is over, the band has certainly gone out on a fun note.

Broken Social Scene: "The Good Times Are Killing Me" F. Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse Cover) (Live) (Video)

Tue, October 04 2011 1:34pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Before band leader Kevin Drew revealed that Broken Social Scene are going on an " indefinite hiatus ," he and the rest of the group performed a pair of shows in the Bay Area over the weekend.

Broken Social Scene Plan Indefinite Hiatus

Mon, October 03 2011 4:49pm - Source: kingblind

After 12 years, four albums, and a revolving door of close to 20 musicians, Canadian indie rock collective Broken Social Scene might be calling it quits for good.

Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Talks Band Hiatus, Future Projects, Apps

Thu, September 15 2011 1:32pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Broken Social Scene 's fourth proper album, Forgiveness Rock Record , came out last year, and the indie rock supergroup has been touring for close to 18 months now.

This week's feature: The Paint Movement

Wed, September 07 2011 1:33am - Source: i (heart) music

The Paint Movement's sophomore full-length may lean heavily on its influences, but it's still worth picking up.

Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Calls Out Bandmate for Slagging 'Sweetest Kill' Video

Thu, August 04 2011 2:51pm - Source: Spinner

Though they don't always agree on band matters, you have to hand it to the members of Broken Social Scene for speaking their mind -- no matter the fallout.

The Beauties + Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Spend a Wild Day With Spinner

Wed, August 03 2011 6:17pm - Source: Spinner

Through their popular and long-running Sunday night residency at Toronto's Dakota Tavern as well as similar weekly gigs in both New York and Ottawa, and by serving as the go-to back-up band for a slew of solo artists, the Beauties have built a reputation as a hard-working, blue-collar rock and roll band.

Watch: Broken Social Scene reworks Modest Mouse’s “The World at Large”

Thu, May 19 2011 5:22pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Not to get all karmic on a Thursday afternoon, but what goes around, comes around (and that applies for non-threatening life situations as well.)

J Mascis Joined by Kurt Vile and Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew at CMW

Sat, March 12 2011 11:09pm - Source: Spinner

It was billed as an acoustic set, but the roadie setting up for J Mascis ' CMW performance at Toronto's Great Hall Friday night didn't get the memo.

Broken Social Scene keep it real at Ft. Lauderdale’s Revolution (2/12)

Tue, February 15 2011 6:45am - Source: Consequence of Sound

"Good evening, ladies and gentleman! We are Broken Social Scene ," announced a hat-wielding Kevin Drew to the eager crowd in Fort Lauderdale– a crowd addicted to the concept of what will come next from this Canadian entourage, especially after seeing Brendan Canning pick furiously away at his bass while crawling about the floor.

Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Talks Junos, Grammys and Being 'On the Map'

Thu, February 03 2011 2:47pm - Source: Spinner

Broken Social Scene mainstay Kevin Drew pulled double duty at this week's Juno Awards press conference in Toronto, helping unveil nominees for the best in Canadian music alongside bandmate Brendan Canning , before playing the role of proud nominee himself as BSS snapped up nods for Group of the Year, Alternative Album of the Year, Video of the Year and Music DVD of the Year. With acts like Arcade Fire , Caribou , Crystal Castles , Shad , Chromeo and Owen Pallet t also receiving nods from the Juno committee, the indie contingent will be strong at this year's awards on March 27 in Toronto.

Broken Social Scene Crowd Surf in New York, Embrace Faraway Fans Via YouTube

Wed, January 19 2011 4:54pm - Source: Spinner

On Tuesday night, Broken Social Scene frontman Kevin Drew stood at center stage at New York's Terminal 5 with a great big grin on his face.

Kevin Drew Steps In for Tom Cochrane at Andy Kim's All-Star Fundraiser

Thu, December 16 2010 5:44pm - Source: Spinner

When inclement winter weather kept Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane -- best known for his early '90s hit 'Life is a Highway' -- from appearing at veteran musician Andy Kim's annual Christmas fundraiser in Toronto on Wednesday night, Broken Social Scene 's Kevin Drew was happy to fill in.

Broken Social Scene and Superchunk at The Sound Academy in Toronto

Mon, December 13 2010 1:37pm - Source: Chromewaves

Some less discerning about where they see a show will accept the logistical hassles and lousy sightlines as a the price that must be paid to see acts who've reached that "yeah we can draw 3000 people" plateau, whereas others would probably still hem and haw if you gave them the opportunity to see a reunited (albeit half-zombie) Beatles.

Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Hesitant to Record Second Solo Album

Fri, December 10 2010 10:05pm - Source: Spinner

It's been quite a busy year for Kevin Drew .

K.C. Accidental – Captured Anthems for an Empty Bathtub / Anthems for the Could’ve Bin Pills

Fri, December 03 2010 3:40pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

K.C. Accidental may be familiar to most people as the title of the opening track proper to Broken Social Scene's breakthrough LP You Forgot It in People ; yet the name comes with its own baggage and history, serving as the moniker behind which Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin operated in the late nineties.

Johnny Marr Joins Broken Social Scene Onstage at Constellations Festival

Mon, November 15 2010 4:04pm - Source: Spinner

The Canadians were two-thirds of the way through a career-spanning set when main protagonist Kevin Drew halted proceedings to introduce the current Cribs man, saying, "I've played with a lot of great musicians and friends in this band over the years... I'm delighted to invite on stage a man who I met a few years ago and he's been a big inspiration of mine."

K.C. Accidental - Captured Anthems For an Empty Bathtub / Anthems For the Could've Bin Pills

Mon, November 15 2010 6:24am - Source: Pitchfork Media

"This is a message for Charlie, so can you please save it? Thank you."

Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Revisits Teenage 'Anthems' With K.C. Accidental Reissues

Tue, November 09 2010 9:15pm - Source: Spinner

Before Broken Social Scene broke away from the confines of Toronto to become worldwide rock sensations, founder Kevin Drew recorded two albums under the moniker K.C. Accidental .

Broken Social Scene Brings New Album to Chicago

Sun, October 03 2010 4:38pm - Source: Spinner

Although it's been nearly five months since Broken Social Scene released their new album, 'Forgiveness Rock Record,' you wouldn't have been able to guess it from the packed crowd at The Riviera Theater in Chicago on Saturday night.

KC Accidental Collection Confirmed

Tue, September 21 2010 10:14am - Source: ClashMusic.com

A new collection of recordings from hugely influential Canadian group KC Accidental have been confirmed.

Broken Social Scene Break Rules in NYC

Sun, September 19 2010 5:19pm - Source: Spinner

When Broken Social Scene 's Kevin Drew found out that one of his favorite things to do in New York may soon be forbidden, he felt he had no other choice than to show everyone at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield in New York City exactly how he felt.

Road Report: Broken Social Scene Kick Off Their North American Tour

Wed, September 15 2010 7:57pm - Source: Spinner

Broken Social Scene has embarked on their North American tour in support of 'Forgiveness Rocks Record,' their long-awaited fourth studio album, which features guest vocals from Feist , Emily Haines , Spiral Stairs and Sebastien Grainger .

This Book Is Broken: A Broken Social Scene Story [In The Stacks]

Wed, August 18 2010 3:49pm - Source: DoucheBagFace

As we progress through the growth and dissemination of indie rock becoming a more popular and ubiquitous type of music, we are starting to see a few books come out on some of the bands and groups that were influential through the late 90s and early 2000s in this way.

Broken Social Scene @ Metro Theatre

Thu, August 05 2010 5:41am - Source: Oceans Never Listen

I have probably mentioned previously that a Broken Social Scene gig at the Metro Theatre that I witnessed in 2006 would easily find a place in my top five gigs of all time.

Polaris ‘10 Shortlist: Broken Social Scene Forgiveness Rock Record

Mon, July 19 2010 1:33pm - Source: Quick Before It Melts

It's easy to chide Broken Social Scene for everything that's happened in the wake of their landmark You Forgot It In People album.

English Channel: Broken Social Scene – HMV Forum 6/30/10

Tue, July 06 2010 4:09pm - Source: Quarter Life Party

Our good friend Dylan is sending us dipatches from his musical exploits during his time in London.

Polaris Short List Predictions (via logic)

Mon, July 05 2010 10:28pm - Source: The Panic Manual

Tomorrow, we will see the powers that be announce the Polaris Short List .

Book Review: This Book Is Broken [Stuart Berman, 2009]

Wed, June 23 2010 3:27am - Source: The Panic Manual

I moved to Toronto in 2001 and quickly got wrapped up in the Broken Social Scene story by going to their shows and following their side projects.

Concert Review: Broken Social Scene, June 19, The Island

Mon, June 21 2010 9:20pm - Source: The Panic Manual

Broken Social Scene was the best concert I have ever attended.

Broken Social Scene Get The Band Back Together at Toronto Island Festival

Sun, June 20 2010 4:51pm - Source: Spinner

Even when everything that could possibly go wrong does, Broken Social Scene can still put together the show of a lifetime.

NXNE MUST SEE:: The Beauties

Wed, June 16 2010 12:22pm - Source: Herohill

One of the acts I'm most eager to see this year at NXNE is The Beauties .

Broken Social Scene covers Pavement

Sun, June 13 2010 2:49pm - Source: Chromewaves

Joel Didriksen Past lineups for the almost-annual Toronto Island Concert (née Olympic Island) have had a charmingly random quality to them – Keren Ann on a bill with Modest Mouse ?

Primavera Sound 2010 // Day One

Tue, June 08 2010 7:59am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Overwhelmed by that blaze of lights, sounds, images, feelings, people - blurred by the more or less legal substances that one can find in any music festival - days seem to last weeks and memories get mixed up in a psychedelic brainshake that makes it difficult even to recall the line up of the previous night.

Broken Social Scene Announce North American Tour, Work on Movie Music

Mon, May 10 2010 6:07pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

I just saw the band in Brooklyn over the weekend and, long story short, they've still got it.

Eye Wash Station (Broken Social Scene, Music Hall of Williamsburg, 5-8-10)

Mon, May 10 2010 10:59am - Source: Heart on a Stick

I keep reading about or hearing about or panicking about a "pared-down" version of Broken Social Scene ( myspace ), a decade-in reassessment that acknowledges the band's bipolar origin and unsustainable sprawl.

Broken Social Scene

Mon, May 10 2010 5:31am - Source: Pitchfork Media

In the late 1990s, Broken Social Scene linchpins Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin met at Toronto's Harris Institute for the Arts. "Kevin came up to me and said, 'You look like a guy who likes Tortoise,'" Spearin recounts in Pitchfork contributor Stuart Berman's BSS oral history This Book Is Broken .

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