Album: The Future Crayon by Broadcast (2006)
Genre: Indie | Style: Electronic
Format: Compilation

Description: The Future Crayon is a rarities and b-sides compilation released on August 21, 2006, by British indie electronic band Broadcast. It collects all the tracks released on singles, EPs and compilations from 1999 to 2003, with the exception of "Drums on Fire" (from Extended Play Two). The version available from the iTunes Music Store adds a 1997 instrumental from an NME compilation tape, and "Stupido" (the bonus track on the Japanese release of Haha Sound).

Artist Background: Broadcast are an indie electronic band, founded in Birmingham, England. Original members were Trish Keenan (vocals), Roj Stevens (keyboards), Tim Felton (guitar) and James Cargill (bass). Various drummers played with the band, including Keith York, Phil Jenkins, Jeremy Barnes, Steve Perkins, and Neil Bullock. As of 2005, the group consisted of Keenan and Cargill, Felton having departed to form a new project, Seeland, with Billy Bainbridge, formerly of another Birmingham Warp act, Plone. After... Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Electronic style.

Related Artists: Stereolab, Yo La Tengo, Melody's Echo Chamber, Electrelane

Music Scene: Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Electronic style.

Tags: Indie, Electronic, 2000s, Compilation


The Future Crayon is a rarities and b-sides compilation released on August 21, 2006, by British indie electronic band Broadcast. It collects all the tracks released on singles, EPs and compilations from 1999 to 2003, with the exception of "Drums on Fire" (from Extended Play Two). The version available from the iTunes Music Store adds a 1997 instrumental from an NME compilation tape, and "Stupido" (the bonus track on the Japanese release of Haha Sound).

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