Broken Social Scene
Less a rock band than an embodiment of an ideal of music, Broken Social Scene can be 17 musicians, brought together in search of a common goal, or BSS can be the smallest, most intimate affair. Over 20 years and 5 full length albums, the collective set the gold standard for indie rock in the 21st century. Throughout their 2-decade run, the band have achieved all the markers of modern indie success—rave reviews from Pitchfork, invites to play Coachella and Lollapalooza, multiple Juno Awards and TV appearances, and name-drops in pop songs. And their victories have ultimately been Toronto’s, through the establishment of a record label (Arts & Crafts) and music festival (Field Trip) that became rallying points for the local ...
