Breaking: Broken Social Scene’s Long-Awaited Return—“Remember the Humans”
Broken Social Scene returns after seven years with “Remember the Humans,” their first album since *Hug of Thunder* (2017). The Canadian collective—known for its rotating supergroup lineup—delivers a politically charged, emotionally raw record reflecting pandemic-era anxiety and resilience. Its release signals a recommitment to communal artistry amid fractured times, reaffirming their legacy as indie’s most inclusive, collaborative force.
Canadian collective Broken Social Scene have always been a funny answer to the classical idea of a band. The classical idea being a tight group of individuals who churn out songs with everyone playing their specific part of their designated instrument. And maybe attempt to look cool on stage doing just that. Founding member Brendan Canning already tried his hand at this archaic paradigm in the wake of the alternative rock boom Powered by MTV, to not much avail.