The Broderick

From the very beginning strains of the first song on The Broderick’s self-titled LP, the album’s compelling nature is apparent. The skillful lyricism combined with its simmering emotions make for a cohesive twelve-track set that never lacks enough differentiation to keep the entire album feeling fresh.

“On The Canvas” immediately casts a slightly stealthy air with its creeping guitar lines and gradually building layers of plaintive vocals and cymbals. It sounds furtive and invites the listener to tiptoe forward into the realm of the album gently. Soon after, “Dancing for the Dogs” smooths out the flow into sorrowful little rivulets of reflective vocal work by Max Mullen and beautifully blending instrumentals courtesy of drummer Quinten Schulze, bassist Eric Day, and guitarist John Codespoti to back the relatable tale of missing someone.?

A song to blast while getting ready for a night out or driving to a nighttime destination, “Wild and Crazy” turns the listener around and spins a tale of debauchery. The guitars dig deeper; they crawl under the skin and conjure visuals of lovers’ fights and twisted nights out with friends. The entire mood is much more raw and it adds yet another facet to the album without being too blatant with its rock ‘n’ roll, especially since it finds itself followed by “Gold in the Fire,” one of the gentler tracks on the album. “Battle with the Baker” also fits into this gentler category, and it comes off as one of the more honest tracks on the album. Though the lyrics are anecdotal (“We went out riding bicycles on the levy”) they ring earnest enough to create a nostalgic feeling that feels somewhat like coming clean with events of the past. It is one of the album’s more haunting songs, and occurs just when the album needs a breath of crystal-clear air.

“Expecting a Curse” especially holds a molten volcanic heat which finishes the album on a strong note, and the final tracks truly feel like closing the back cover of a book in finality. The “book” that is The Broderick holds enough variety to make every page turn captivating; every new story adds a new dimension to the overall work. It hovers somewhere between the black-and-white juxtaposition of intense rock and acoustic indie, but its subtle in-between colors are what makes the album truly worth listening to. - Idobi Radio Network

The Broderick hailing from Bloomington, IN just released their first full length album self titled. It is now officially released, so make sure to pick up a copy enjoy this amazing up in coming band! - The InStore

I was already on ‘cloud nine’ Thursday evening at The Bishop watching The Broderick perform every song from the band’s long-awaited debut album, The Broderick, but that wasn’t all that was in store for fans. The band also released a new music video for “Battle With The Baker” earlier that day. The video, spawned from one Bloomington’s creative dream teams of Addie Snider, Andy Beargie, and Kevin Winkler is a masterpiece of animation, art, and visual concept. - HIPSTERSPINSTER

Remember our old friends the Broderick? Our very first JanSport Battle of the Bands winners back in 2009? Well they’re hitting it harder than ever and just released their much awaited full-length LP yesterday, and it just might be our favorite album of the year so far with 12 tracks of perfectly blended Americana rock and roll that will give Delta Spirit a run for their money.
- Jansport - Unzipped Blog

Today’s Fresh Pick on Daily Unsigned, The Broderick takes “indie cool” to an all new level by seamlessly adding pop melodies and sticky hooks to their songs that will make your weekend that much cooler!
Weekend cool all day long! - Daily Unsigned

A night that was distinctly autumnal in the Circle City, the streets linking Fountain Square together had a meditative calm on the outside while on the inside of its restaurants and bars, it was something different.

For Radio Radio, two bands geographically different yet communally powerful came together to create a rather delightful night of indie music. The Broderick from Bloomington to White Rabbits from Brooklyn, the pairing could not have been better.

It’s been years since The Broderick has graced the stage in Indianapolis so this was a rare treat to see this band in action. Giving a preview of their upcoming self-titled release, Indy got to hear the new material before their official album release party in Bloomington days later.

Live, it took a while for the band to find their mantra, but when they did, the psychedelic elements of their songs really stood out, and the fans ate it up. But even from the beginning, it was apparent there is something special with the members of these bands. The pop elements formulated the glue in the group’s composition that wraps around you, You feel that more in the recording, proving that these songs are well put together.

And after you listen to both, what is real and what is historically set on record becomes convoluted. “Wild And Crazy” and “Little Money and the Night Off” are cozy numbers fueled by an energy that is more vibrant on stage while the CD exposes the song’s stability.

As the night progressed, the songs sprawled out. The Broderick proved that they could connect with each other. By the time they walked off the stage, they proved that they could connect with the audience in an expressive meditative repose. - Selective Memory Mag

Fresh off their album release show last night that I had the pleasure of attending, today’s artist is Bloomington, Indiana’s own The Broderick. A band I’ve seen in basements, bars, and “real” venues, the energy they bring is unmatched. These guys are hands down the best band in Bloomington, a town full of incredible musicians and some killer bands. They’ve played SXSW, Broad Ripple Music Fest, and opened for groups such as White Rabbits and Maps & Atlases.

Finally, they’ve released their first full length, combining old fan favorites such as “Dancing For the Dogs” and “Gold in the Fire”, with new tracks including the catchy album opener “On the Canvas” and the stunning epic “Battle With The Baker”. Folks, this is what indie rock should be: great songwriting, raw emotion, and an overall roller coaster ride. The album begins happy and playful, but doesn’t stay that way for long. By the second track you know just what The Broderick are about, foot stomping - body shaking rock. It slows down a bit towards the back half, ending as strong as it started with ”Expecting a Curse” a surprisingly stunner leading into “Serious Car Wreck” to finish off the album.

Lead singer Max Mullen’s vocals set the feel for the album, mysterious and fleeting, with a surprise hiding behind every lyric. Max’s vocals are accented by John Codespoti’s catchy and simple guitar lines that flow throughout the album, popping up to remind you just what’s coming. Rounded out with Eric Day on bass and Quinten Schulze on drums, this 50 minute album is a joy ride from front to back, with each song being able to stand on it’s own two legs while seamless fitting into an overall painting of hopeful despair.

While this beaut of an album won’t end up on many lists, I have no doubt it will be one of the best albums released this year. Listen, enjoy, download…this is Music Worth Financing.

Download/Listen @: http://thebroderick.bandcamp.com/

Don’t Miss: Any of it…no really…I mean it.

Sounds Like: What Indie Rock Should Be.

For Fans Of: The Boxer Rebellion, Cloud Nothings, White Rabbits, Josh Ritter
- Music Worth Financing

Forecastle partner and friend JanSport launched a nationwide “Battle of the Bands” competition to promote Forecastle 2009. Over 1200 artists submitted, with the top band awarded an all-expense trip to perform at both Forecastle and the “Halfway to Forecastle” concert. Bloomington’s The Broderick won, and has since gone on to achieve nationwide success. - Forecastle Festival

The Broderick have a pretty big local following, and witnessing their live set it’s easy to see why. They bring a workmanlike intensity to their performance that seems to hint at a desire (and, indeed, a likelihood) to become the biggest little act in town. There’s something inherently populist in their ’90s indie-worshiping sound and the way they bring it to the stage, and the crowd showed mad appreciation, so it must be working.
- IDS News

With a series of well received EP’s under their belt, The Broderick began to record their first full length LP this past fall with producer Jason Wilber (John Prine). Recorded in the comfort of Day’sBloomington studio, the new tracks are classic Broderick, combining good ole’ fashion rock n’roll, indie rock aesthetic and a dose of folk rock charm. The tracks bring something else to the table, though. The last studio tracks from the quartet were recorded when most of them weren’t even old enough to drink, and any listener familiar with the group can literally hear the growing maturity in the band’s new recordings. The songs are a bit longer, the lyrical content more developed, and the band a bit tighter. The Broderick have traded a bit of their youthful bombast for finesse, and the result is a sonic snapshot of a band that sounds completely comfortable and at ease with who they are, where they’ve been and where they are going.

A release date is being finalized for early Spring of 2012 with a tour to follow and in the meantime, the group is continuing to rapidly grow it’s presence in the Mid-West music scene with sets opening for scene staples like Tapes & Tapes, White Rabbits, Great Lakes Swimmers, Tobacco, The Turbo Fruits, Surfer Blood and The Whigs and performances at festival venues such as SXSW and the Forecastle Festival of Louisville, Kentucky. To top it off, songs like “Middleman” and “Gold In The Fire” have garnered sweeping praise from places like MyOldKentuckyBlog and NUVO Magazine, leaving the group with a buzzworthy credibility that has helped make them a force to watch in up-and-coming music. - Jansport

It’s always amazing when luggage does the job of really carrying your baggage.

Indiana-based quartet, The Broderick will be heading down to SXSW this year, thanks to JanSport backpacks and luggage. As winners of last year’s JanSport’s Battle of the Bands and beating out thousands of entries, The Broderick begins their six-date mini tour tomorrow and will be ending in Austin at The Sonicbids Official SXSW Showcase on Friday, March 19th at Maggie Mae’s.

“We’re excited about our trip to South by Southwest,” said Max Mullen, lead singer of The Broderick. “Thanks to JanSport, we have an amazing opportunity to showcase our music and what we do at one of the best festival venues in the country.”

To add to the splendor of having a sponsored tour, Tobacco (Black Moth Super Rainbow frontman) and Surfer Blood will be supporting The Broderick, opening up for them on a few of the dates throughout the tour.

“This is our second year sponsoring a band en route to South by Southwest and we’re thrilled to make it an annual tradition,” said Laurie Heller, marketing communications manager for JanSport. “Music is a true means of self expression, a characteristic at the sole of the JanSport Brand, and we look forward to celebrating the originality and talent of The Broderick, our 2009 Battle of the Bands winner, in Austin this year.”

The folk-rock band with indie sensibilities have already opened up for Tapes & Tapes, White Rabbits, Great Lake Swimmers and The Whigs and should have no problem fitting in with the SXSW crowd this year.


THE BRODERICK’S ROAD TO SXSW
Wed 3/10/10 Chicago, IL at Tonic Room
Thu 3/11/10 Bloomington, IN at The Bishop with Surfer Blood (Pit Stop Music Marathon)
Fri 03/12/10 Toledo, OH at Mickey Finn’s Pub with Tobacco
Sat 03/13/10 Cincinnati, OH at Northside Tavern with Tobacco
Sun 03/14/10 Nashville, TN at Exit In with Tobacco
Fri 03/19/10 Austin, TX at Maggie Mae’s (323 East 6th Street) JanSport Presents The Sonicbids Official SXSW Showcase: 11:30am – 5:30pm, 21+ ID and SXSW badge required RSVP at www.sonicbids.com/sxswparty.
- URB.com

"One of these pleasant surprises came last Friday when 806 Main St. opened the battle...these young guns displayed potential with jangly guitar work, strong vocals and songwriting chops. They didn't have a bad stage show either."

-Jeff Napier, Nuvo

http://www.nuvo.net/articles/indymusicscene_coms_battle_of_birdys_round_one,_part_three/ - Nuvo (May 16, 2007)

"They're rough, but they show that even in the most rural of areas good indie pop/rock survives. In my opinion, these are a couple diamonds in the rough and with some better production you have a real gem..."

http://myoldkyhome.blogspot.com/2006/05/806-main-st.html - My Old Ky Blog

"The band is young and pretty much unknown, but I knew from first listen they had some talent...They posted three new songs on their MySpace this week and it only reaffirmed my initial thoughts. Young, talented, still very raw, but possibly headed for great things."

http://myoldkyhome.blogspot.com/2006/07/806-main-st-new-material.html - My Old Ky Blog

"MOKB wishes big things for the semi-local band formerly known as 806 Main St - we've made that no secret. We love this scrappy young band, and we've talked about the young welps on multiple occasions. They've made a lot of changes in the last six months...they've moved to Bloomington, IN, reconfigured and pared down, renamed themselves and are self-releasing their second EP this month...all still before being of legal drinking age."
-MOKB

http://myoldkyhome.blogspot.com/2008/03/broderick-tornado-ep.html
- My Old Kentucky Blog

"The slim crowd that arrived at Spin before Amo Joy got a musical treat just after 8 p.m. when six-piece rock outfit 806 Main St. hit the stage. The recent high school graduates from Vincennes, Ind., inflicted a mixture of Strokes sensibility and a gritty Midwestern-meets-Western sound."

http://nuvo.net/articles/rock_never_wanes/ - Nuvo