Broadcast

Broadcast was an English indie electronic and dream pop band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1995.

Key Details

• Founding Members: Trish Keenan (vocals, keyboards, guitar) and James Cargill (bass).
• Original Lineup: Also included Roj Stevens (keyboards), Tim Felton (guitar), and Steve Perkins (drums).
• Musical Style: A retro-futuristic blend of 1960s psychedelic pop, analog synthesizers, library music, and early electronic sounds, drawing comparisons to peers like Stereolab. 

Discography & Major Releases

• Early Compilations & EPs: Signed to Warp Records, releasing early material compiled on Work and Non-Work (1997). 
• Studio Albums:
  • The Noise Made by People (2000)
  • Haha Sound (2003)
  • Tender Buttons (2005) (recorded as a duo of Keenan and Cargill) 
• Collaborations: Broadcast and the Focus Group Investigate Witch Cults of the Radio Age (2009) with Julian House. 
• Archival/Final Release: Distant Call (2024), a collection of demo recordings.

Legacy

The band's career ended following the tragic death of frontwoman Trish Keenan from pneumonia in January 2011. James Cargill oversaw remaining archival projects, and Broadcast's atmospheric sound continues to influence alternative and electronic music.