1) Broken Records (Edi… Read Full Bio ↴There are two different bands with this name:
1) Broken Records (Edinburgh)
Broken Records formed in 2007 in Edinburgh, Scotland. They use their different musical backgrounds and a wide variety of instrumentation to compliment the eclectic sound they create.
Their 2007 self released debut ‘gig’ EP created a genuine music industry buzz around the band. Drowned in Sound said of the release, “This is magical, engrossing and wholly enveloping, genuinely and excitingly bursting with commercial potential.” They refined their sound throughout 2007 and 2008 with numerous gigs throughout Scotland, including support slots with Idlewild, Sons & Daughters and Editors.
They released their highly acclaimed debut 7" single, “If the News Makes You Sad Don't Watch It”, on London based indie label Young Turks in April 2008. This received plaudits from such varied publications as NME, The Guardian, Drowned in Sound, The Sun and The Times. Radio 1’s Steve Lamacq made it his single of the week and Huw Stephens invited them to do a session for Radio 1 at Maida Vale. Limited releases of singles “Slow Parade” and “Lies” led to a scramble of album deal offers, with the band excited to sign to the prestigious 4AD label. They rounded off the year by playing at the Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party and being tipped for 2009 in Q magazine, The Times and News Of The World amongst others.
In January 2009 they recorded their debut album, “Until The Earth Begins To Part” at Monnow Valley Studio in Monmouth with producer Ian Caple (Tricky, Tindersticks, Yann Tiersen). The album was released on 1st June 2009 to wide praise, and live performances in support of it garnered 5-star reviews in both The Guardian and The Times. Summer saw them perform at many UK and European festivals including Glastonbury, T in the Park, Haldern Pop Festival and a main-stage slot at Latitude. The successful summer culminated in an invitation to support The National at their Royal Festival Hall show in London, followed by their own sold-out show at The Queens Hall in Edinburgh.
Broken Records spent the Autumn touring Europe and the UK as well as releasing the “Out On The Water” EP in November. Early 2010 found them making their well received live debut in the US at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas. Their music was also featured in episodes of the TV dramas “Skins” and “Lost”, and once again appeared as support to The National on part of their European ‘High Violet’ LP tour in July. In August the band also announced the move from being a seven-piece band to a six-piece for with the departure of Arne and Gill, and the introduction of new member, Craig Ross taking up bass and guitar duties.
Oct 2010 saw the UK/EU release of their second album, “Let Me Come Home” along with single “A Darkness Rises Up” which was recorded in Glasgow with producer Tony Doogan (Mogwai, Delgados, Belle & Sebastian,). Once again the album received great reviews across press, including an 8/10 in NME and a B playlist on BBC 6 Music for the single amongst others. This was backed by a co-headline European tour alongside US band Freelance Whales and the single release of “You Know You’re Not Dead”.
In March 2011 they embarked on their debut US headline tour to coincide with the North American release of "Let Me Come Home". As well as performing several sold-out shows they recorded radio sessions for WNYC in New York, The World Cafe in Philadelphia, and Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW in LA. The third single "The Motorcycle Boy Reigns" will be released on May 16th and the band will be playing several festivals across Europe throughout the summer.
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2) Broken Records (Sweden)
Story of the band:
In the autumn of 2003 Erik and Johan started to fumble some songs together in Johan´s narrow apartment in Majorna, Gothenburg. Low-key, lo-fi acoustic music with close harmony and a richness of melody came out of these experiments.
The technical incompetent duo borrowed a portabel digital studio and managed, somehow, during winter and spring 2004, to record around thirty songs. Some of these recordings were spread among friends and family and resulted in an appreciated debut live performance at a student´s pub in april.
Henrik, with his white Fender Stratocaster, came along in the autumn of 2004. There were now three songwriters in the band, with a broad taste in music, and the sound was widened with a more “mature” feel to it.
Plenty of rehearsals, a handful of live performances and some easy-to-forget home recordings later, contact was made with Daniel Y. During a weekend in july 2005, in a small cellar studio in Guldheden (Goldmoor), Gothenburg, he recorded three songs with the trio. They ended up on Broken Records first official CD-R: “The Goldmoor Sessions/The Livingroom Sessions” 2006.
Three
(October 28 & November 18-19, 2006)
Three is a magic number, they say. And during three days in October & November 2006 so it seemed: The three members of Broken Records headed for Music a Matic studios at Tredje (3rd) Långgatan in Gothenburg to record three songs. With Thomas Andrén's spot-on ideas and delicate hands a richer and warmer sound was born. In organic and earthy Nearby Hills the band deals with the members obsession with kite flying. Anne - a song frequent on the band's live set list - finally gets all dressed up in full costume. Titte Carlsson joins the band on backing vocals on Desperado; a song starting in old time Broken Records style but finishing off the Three-sessions in grand style.
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If The News Makes You Sad Don;T Watch It
Broken Records Lyrics
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Tell me what you see
All these bleeding wounds
And rising seas, they don't mean much to me
From the couch here, I plead apathy
The politicians, they don't speak for me
A wreck's a wreck, atleast that's what I see
It's waiting for me
So stop the bad dreams
Stop the headaches
And leave a little light
Like when you say it's alright
Like when you say it's alright
Well, I guess it is
Go watch the TV
Tell me what you see
Any hope and love or realised dreams?
That's what I want to see
No more pain, no tears, no more grief
So stop the bad dreams
Stop the headaches
And leave a little light
Like when you say it's alright
Like when you say it's alright
So sing to me, I love it when
You sing to me, I love it when
You sing to me, I love it when
You sing to me, I love it when
You sing
Broken Records' song "If The News Make You Sad Don't Watch It" is a poignant commentary on the overwhelming negativity of mass media and our impulsive disengagement with it. The opening lyrics encourage the listener to consume news media and report their findings back to the singer, who insists that the inundation of tragic events and catastrophic circumstances do not affect him. This leads him to plead apathy, distancing himself from the human suffering contained within the news cycle. Next, the lyrics highlight the disconnect between politicians and the populace, and the absence of faith in a higher power to provide comfort or guidance.
In the chorus, the tone of the song shifts to a more optimistic viewpoint as the singer acknowledges the need for positivity and light amid the darkness of the world. They ask for a break from the painful reality broadcasted on TV, instead desiring hope, love, and realized dreams. Finally, the song ends with a plea to be sung to, to soothe the listener in the face of the constant barrage of negativity.
Overall, the lyrics of "If The News Make You Sad Don't Watch It" are a call to become more mindful of the way we consume information, and the potentially toxic effects of immersing ourselves too deeply in the tragedies of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Go watch the TV
Turn on the television and describe what you observe
Tell me what you see
Inform me about what you are witnessing on the screen
All these bleeding wounds
The injuries and harm prevalent in the world
And rising seas, they don't mean much to me
The increasing sea levels and its implications hold no importance for me
From the couch here, I plead apathy
My inaction and indifference regarding the troubling events from the comfort of my sofa
The politicians, they don't speak for me
The elected officials do not represent my beliefs and viewpoints
A wreck's a wreck, atleast that's what I see
From my perspective, an accident is just an accident
And your faith you keep, is it dark now?
Is your optimism fading away?
It's waiting for me
Optimism and hope for a better future
So stop the bad dreams
Put an end to the negative visions and thoughts
Stop the headaches
Avoid the anxieties and worries causing difficulties
And leave a little light
Provide a glimpse of positivity and optimism
Like when you say it's alright
Offer reassurance and comfort
Well, I guess it is
Acknowledgment of the provided solace and acceptance of it
Any hope and love or realised dreams?
Is there any optimism or accomplished aspirations?
That's what I want to see
That is the positivity I desire to witness
No more pain, no tears, no more grief
Eradicate the suffering, weeping, and sadness
So sing to me, I love it when
Sing to me, I enjoy it when you do
You sing to me, I love it when
When you sing to me, I adore it
You sing to me, I love it when
Your singing is pleasing to me
You sing to me, I love it when
When you serenade me, it is a delight
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: JAMIE SUTHERLAND
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