Broken Social Scene

The Profile

Formed in Toronto in 1999 by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, Broken Social Scene is a Canadian indie-rock collective known for a rotating lineup, lush arrangements, and dynamic live shows. Members and collaborators have included artists from Do Make Say Think and Stars, as well as Feist and Lisa Lobsinger.

Based in Toronto and associated with the Arts & Crafts label. You Forgot It in People won the 2003 Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year.

Five DeBaser reviews paint Broken Social Scene as a Toronto-born indie collective blending pop, post-rock, and alternative textures. Writers praise the color-rich arrangements, male/female vocal interplay, and energetic live shows. Key focus falls on You Forgot It in People, the self-titled album, and Forgiveness Rock Record. Overall tone: warm acclaim with vivid, image-heavy prose.