Exclusive: Broken Social Scene's First Album in 9 Years, "Remember the Humans"
Broken Social Scene return after nine years with *Remember the Humans*, reasserting their sprawling, collaborative identity. The Canadian collective, whose founder Brendan Canning once chased an outdated alt-rock ideal, now matters as a beacon against sterile precision. This album reignites their chaotic, communal magic, proving a messy ensemble still beats a polished solo act.
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.