Broken Social Scene

For many bands, there are long stretches when nothing seems to happen. Years pass, the culture shifts, and audiences wait for a signal. Broken Social Scene has always moved differently — not driven by constant output, but by instinct. They re-emerge when the moment feels right, and when they do, it feels less like a return and more like a release of something that’s been building just out of sight. 2026 is one of those moments.

Their new album Remember the Humans arrives at a time that feels uncannily aligned with its message. In an era that is both hyperconnected and deeply disconnected, the title acts as a quiet call to refocus — a reminder of the human presence at the centre of all the noise. The band leans into this tension, creating music that is expansive and layered, yet always grounded in melody and emotion.

To create the record, the band reunited with producer David Newfeld, who helped define their early sound. Nearly two decades after their last collaboration, they reconnected through shared history and personal loss, bringing a renewed depth to the process. As always, Broken Social Scene functions less as a traditional band and more as a collective — a group of artists whose individual paths collide to shape each song in unexpected ways.

Remember the Humans is the sound of a band evolving without losing its core — reflective, expansive, and deeply human. In a cultural moment that increasingly craves authenticity and connection, Broken Social Scene offers something rare: music that resists polish and perfection in favour of feeling. It’s a reminder — gentle but insistent — to stay present, and to remember each other.