BROADCASTER – Joyride

Broadcaster’s digital EP Joyride is two decades too late. If you had the ability to throw a copy of this EP in a time machine and send it to some college radio station in the 1990s it would fit right into the rotation of other ’90s alt-rock acts. But this three-piece act from Long Island got their start just last year, playing mostly ’90s cover songs. Their sound is quite nostalgic for someone like myself who grew up listening to acts like Nada Surf, Pixies, and Dinosaur Jr. Even with that throwback sound, the four tracks on Joyride are quite refreshing. Musically, they have that ’90s sound pegged down perfectly. You can listen to each of these songs and see what bands really inspired Broadcaster’s sound. For example, “Atlantic Sea” has a definite Oasis sound — both in musical and vocal structure. Those stuck 15 years in the past will appreciate their sound, but those also in the now should also be highly impressed with the music these guys are pumping out.


(self-released, no address provided)