Broken Fires

**Broken Fires** are a Leeds-based indie rock outfit that crackles with atmospheric intensity and post-punk grit. Formed in 2018 by members with ties to bands like Embrace and The Spinto Band, they craft moody soundscapes that balance brooding basslines, shimmering guitars, and introspective lyrics. Tracks like "Trouble" and "Dreamer" showcase their knack for pairing raw emotional urgency with hypnotic grooves, while their 2020 debut EP *New Friends* earned praise for its cinematic scope and tightly wound energy. Known for collaborative streaks (they’ve worked with Editors' Tom Smith), Broken Fires thrive in both studio precision and the sweat-soaked chaos of live shows, carving out a space where melancholy and catharsis collide.