The Broken West

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About The Broken West

Ross Flournoy, Danny Iead, Rob McCorkindale, and Brian Whelan formed the sunny pop four-piece The Brokedown in the mid-2000s, crafting a sound befitting their laid-back, left coast roots. Equal parts Byrds-inspired nostalgia and Teenage Fanclub-esque alt-rock throwback, the group was all about harmonies and hooks from the start. After a 2005 EP, THE DUTCHMAN’S GOLD, the band was snatched up by indie powerhouse Merge Records. Unfortunately, a same-named Chicago outfit forced a name change to The Broken West, but that situation was resolved in time for their 2007 debut, I CAN’T GO ON, I’LL GO ON, which was steeped in its forebears but still irresistibly catchy. That effort was quickly followed by the more mature pop compositions of 2008’s NOW OR HEAVEN.

ORIGIN
Los Angeles, CA, United States
FORMED
2006
GENRE
Alternative

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