Intro

Everyone has a favourite band that holds a special spot in their heart. For some it may be the classics – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Ramones – but for me, it’s Broken Social Scene.

I didn’t grow up listening to those great classics; I didn’t have records passed down from my hip parents or anyone in general for that matter. Because of that, I’ve taken modern day rockers and turned them into my own classics.

Needless to say, my love for Toronto is a bottomless pit of affection and somewhere along the way five years ago, I discovered the collective that is Broken Social Scene.

It took me a couple of listens to finally fall in love but the moment it did, it tied a little string to my heart and every time I hear Kevin Drew or Leslie Feist’s warm, familiar voice or a welcoming BSS riff or melody, it tugs on that heart string.

I’ve grown to love this band as if they were my own family and friends.

People think I’m a little crazed and obsessed at times with this band and I’ll admit I am. Every single one of these musicians – every last one! – are my idols. For all their talent, flaws, ups and downs, I’ve looked at them as the ones who opened my eyes to a world of music I hadn’t known of pre-BSS. Without Broken Social Scene, I don’t know if I’d be where I am today; writing about music and devoting an entire career to discovering, critiquing and praising amazing bands like them every day.

So, yes these guys may not be extraordinary rock stars that will make everyone marvel and bow down as they stroll down the streets of Toronto, but in my heart they are.

I’ve dedicated this week to my favourite band, Broken Social Scene. Congratulations on the new record. I love it and even if I didn’t, I love the band dearly.

xoxo
The Singing Lamb

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Please stay tuned for a feature review and interview this week as well as a bunch of other BSS-related fun!