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The Hours, the Minutes, the Seconds: Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew on 'Hug of Thunder'

After working with notable albums by Andy Kim and Gord Downie, Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew walks us through how the band got together and made their latest, Hug of Thunder.

Evan Sawdey

Interviews

04 Nov 2017

Do Make Say Think: Stubborn Persistent Illusions

Do Make Say Think's Stubborn Persistent Illusions is a strong return for a band that crafts unique, expressive, and loose soundscapes.

Tanner Smith

Music

23 May 2017

Each Song Is a Thought, Flying Across the Ocean for Do Make Say Think's Charles Spearin

Charles Spearin discusses the themes and processes behind Do Make Say Think's latest album Stubborn Persistent Illusions.

N. A. Cordova

Interviews

10 May 2017

Brendan Canning Keeps It Domestic With 'Home Wrecking Years'

Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning wanted everyone to chill but in order to do some chilling of his own, he had to put together a band. Then that band made a record.

Jedd Beaudoin

Interviews

29 Aug 2016

Brendan Canning: Home Wrecking Years

Brendan Canning gives us a smart, pleasurable pop record that's best experienced in the wee small hours of the night.

Jedd Beaudoin

Music

10 Aug 2016

Panorama to New Yorkers: "Gimme All Your Love" and Sweat Stains, Too

Rock of the Aughts highlighted the debut day of New York City's brand-new music festival.

Silas Valentino

PopMatters Staff

Music

27 Jul 2016

Laser: Night Driver

Lisa Lobsinger has logged many hours with Broken Social Scene and is an excellent performer. Unfortunately, this collection doesn't find her living up to her full potential.

Jedd Beaudoin

Music

08 Feb 2016

Jason Collett: Song and Dance Man

A versatile assemblage of roots and country-influenced singer/songwriter pop, with splashes of '70s AM soul.

Rob Caldwell

Music

03 Feb 2016

"Songs I Can Sing Ya": An Interview with Andy Kim and Kevin Drew

He was the man behind hits like "Sugar Sugar" and "Rock Me Gently", but Andy Kim discovered something about himself in the creation of It's Decided, his emotional new album created with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew.

Evan Sawdey

Music

24 Feb 2015

Andy Kim - "Longest Time" (audio) (Premiere)

After teaming up with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew, the reputable singer/songwriter Andy Kim reinvigorated his musical passions with his new LP, It's Decided.

Brice Ezell

Music

26 Jan 2015

The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 20-1

These top 20 records of the '00s feature some familiar faces, but also several that, over time, have grown more fondly in memory.

PopMatters Staff

Music

09 Oct 2014

Weaves: Weaves EP

Canadian newcomers weave their way through indie-rock conventions to produce overdone, mediocre material.

Liz Fox

Music

02 Apr 2014

Will We Dry Up Before We Bleed?: An Interview with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew

Kevin Drew is emotionally unflinching, both on his songs and even during one-on-one discussions. A lot of people think his new album, Darlings, is about sex, but as our intimate chat proves, it goes deeper than that.

Evan Sawdey

Music

17 Mar 2014

Freeing Yourself from Whatever's Spooking You: A Conversation with Brendan Canning

PopMatters talks with Brendan Canning, the co-founder of Broken Social Scene, about his gorgeous, intimate solo record You Gots 2 Chill.

Stuart Henderson

Interviews

16 Oct 2013

Stars: The North

Stars recover slightly from the disappointing monotony of The Five Ghosts, but The North is still short on the high drama that invigorates the band's best work.

Dave Bloom

Music

11 Sep 2012

Broken Social Scene, the Stills Members Form New Band, Eight and a Half

John Bergstrom

Music

04 Jan 2012

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Honey Magpie Value the Art of Taking One's Time in "Undecided" (premiere)

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Folk-pop's the Sweeplings Find Solid Ground "In Between" Connected Projects (premiere + interview)

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Rose Cousins' "The Return (Love Comes Back)" Is a Gentle Reminder of Human Spirit (premiere)

Music

Texas Psych-Rockers, the Cuckoos Release Debut LP (album stream)

Music

Imaginary People Mourn the Death of a "Hometown" (premiere)

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Lisa Heller Goes on a Journey to Find Herself in "Figure It Out" (premiere)

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Star Parks Go for the Immediate with "Something More" (premiere)

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