The Broken West archive
Listen Carrie Brownstein's Challenge Spawns New Band: Apex Manor
October 25, 2010 – Carrie's challenge to write a song in one weekend led to a new band that's signed to Merge Records.
Listen Sneak Previews: Of Montreal, Okkervil River
August 18, 2008 – Okkervil River and Of Montreal made last year's top 20 albums and are back again for this year.
Listen The Broken West: Catchy Hooks, Sweet Harmonies WXPN
May 2, 2007 – The Broken West cranks out an infectiously appealing blend of indie-rock and power-pop. WXPN
Listen A Power-Pop Gem with a Hint of Turmoil
February 2, 2007 – The Broken West injects its own personality into well-worn indie-rock territory.
Listen The Broken West: Indie-Pop's New Face (and Name) WXPN
January 22, 2007 – The band's new disc sounds like the stuff from which major breakthroughs are born. WXPN