Broadcast was an English electronic band formed in Birmingham in 1995 by Trish Keenan and James Cargill. The band blended 1960s psychedelic elements with electronic music and was active for about 20 years until Keenan's death in 2011.
“Notable songs include 'Come On Let's Go', 'Tears In The Typing Pool', 'Colour Me In', 'Echo's Answer', 'Black Cat', 'The Book Lovers', and 'Follow The Light'”
“Broadcast is described as 'the most underrated band in alternative music' by critics”
“Critics note that Broadcast influenced modern artists like Hayley Williams despite their underrated status”
“Critics call them 'the most underrated band in alternative music'”
Broadcast has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 13 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including 13 songs featured in movies and tv shows.
Broadcast works in Electronic/Psychedelic originating from United Kingdom (Birmingham). As a music artist at the "mainstream" level, Broadcast has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Electronic scene. They are signed to a major label.
Fans of Broadcast often also enjoy Boards of Canada, Portishead, Pram, Cocteau Twins, Stereolab. These artists share common ground in the Electronic space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Broadcast's approach to electronic/psychedelic, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 13/100, Broadcast's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (mainstream). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.