A Broken Robot area four piece independent outfit from Southend. Formed at college the band came together thanks to their mutual love of classic pop music and modern independent punk and indie bands and have since been striving to develop a local following whilst reaching across the UK playing shows with bands such as Tellison, The Riverclub and Gavin Osbourne.

When I first slipped the promo by A Broken Robot into my music system I couldn’t help getting a little buzz as, over the four tracks on this promo, there is a wealth of invention, ideas and texture as well as a feeling of naiveté and it’s that approach of just doing what feels right that makes the bands music such a rewarding listen. “Hey You, Space Ranger” and “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke” demonstrate this creative approach in fine style, the drumming is flamboyant and the guitar parts use techniques not associated with indie or pop. When was the last time you saw or heard a guitarist tapping his way through a pop song, if you can’t answer that with a positive I suggest you check out “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke”.

Everything about “A Broken Robot” screams potential. They are just the right side of quirky to ensure that those who fall for their sound will do so emphatically making them a band to watch out for

Contact:  www.myspace.com/abrokenrobot       

Al Hey