“…Austerity Kills doesn’t ask for sympathy. It demands attention. And The Broken Creels sound more than ready to hold it…”
The lovely folks over at IGI.gs have reviewed the most recent ‘Creels’ single ‘Austerity Kills’. It can be found here
Please link to the article at; https://igi.gs/2025/09/the-broken-creels-austerity-kills-single-review/
Aberdeenshire band, The Broken Creels return with their new single “Austerity Kills” on 12th September 2025. Known for their blend of alt-rock and Americana with a psychedelic edge, the four-piece are turning their focus to one of the most pressing issues of the day – austerity.
Recorded at Aberdeen’s York Street Studio with long-time producer and engineer Steve Curtis, “Austerity Kills” combines socially charged lyrics with jangly guitars, a tense rhythm section and lead-singer, Colin Clyne’s distinctive vocal delivery. At its core is a chant-ready refrain; “They’re killing lives, Jesus Christ, don’t they know that austerity kills.”
The Broken Creels feature Colin Clyne (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Daz Alexander (drums), Brian Black (bass) and Tom Ward (guitar/keys). They formed on Scotland’s North-East coast in 2022 bring together decades of live and studio experience to create an unforgettable sound.
Their first two singles made an immediate impact. “Friend or Foe” reached No. 1 in the UK iTunes Rock Chart in April 2023, followed by “Killing on the Rail Line”, which peak at No. 2 six months later. The band’s growing reputation has seen them appear at The Tartan Heart Festival (Belladrum) and earn praise from peers and critics alike:
· “…very powerful…” – Kim Wilde
· “…they kicked serious psychedelic ass!!” – Rob Ellen (Belladrum Festival)
· “…thunderous and anthemic…” – Indie Band Guru
With “Austerity Kills”, The Broken Creels show how their songwriting can carry both weight and urgency, marking another step forward for one of Scotland’s most talked-about emerging acts.
“Austerity Kills” is out 12th September 2025 on all major streaming platforms.
The Broken Creels at The Blue Lamp
An evening of gritty, heartfelt alt-Americana and bluesy rock, with great song writing at the heart of everything they do, as The Broken Creels — Colin Clyne, Tom Ward, Daz Alexander & Brian Black — take the stage at one of Aberdeen’s most iconic live music venues; The Blue Lamp.
Special guests The Fonsecas.
Event Info:
The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
Friday 12th September 2025
Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets available now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1437691246219?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fresh from my recent trip to The Belladrum festival where I had a lovely weekend and a successful gig on the Free Range Acoustic Stage, I’m back on duty for The Broken Creels again during August.
First up, we head to The Twa Tams in Perth on the 12th August, we kick off at 7pm.
On the 25th of August we support Scottish Americana stalwarts The Wynntown Marshalls at Aberdeen venue The Blue Lamp, it promises to be a great evening.
Tickets ca be picked up here:
https://wynntownmarshals.bandcamp.com/merch/ticket-to-the-blue-lamp-aberdeen-friday-25th-august-2023
Good afternoon to all and sundry…
The Broken Creels will be supporting Aberdeen’s legendary guitarist Gerry Jablonski and his Electric Band on Saturday night (Saturday 3rd June 2023) at Aberdeen’s Cafe Drummond’s. The band have had a run of shows there now and are starting to slowly build some momentum and interest in what we are all about.
Hope to see you there, tickets can be bought below..
Cheers
Colin x
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Aberdeen/Cafe-Drummonds/Gerry-Jablonski–The-Electric-Band/36328185/
Looking forward to playing with The Broken Creels at this years March into Pitlochry Festival this Saturday evening (May 20th 2023).
Check out the link below for line up and tickets:
I’m delighted to announce my one and only solo show for the year in my hometown of Aberdeen Scotland at historic venue The Blue Lamp on the 10th of November 2023. The ‘Lampie’ truly is one of my favorite venues in Scotland and it’s always a wonderfully intimate and special night there.
Who knows, maybe we should record / film it?
See you there
Colin xxx
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/629344866437
“…Poetic and Poignant…”
“…A bold arrangement of pounding drums, dynamic guitars and Clyne’s rich vocals, ‘Friend or Foe’ sweeps you up in a sonic swirl twirling you about with kaleidoscopic lights floating about you…and you love every second!…”
“…With big anthemic sounds and singalong hooks, it all sounds good for The Broken Creels with their debut single ‘Friend or Foe’…”
Indie Band Guru have given us a delightful review of The Broken Creels new single, check it out:
Colin’s new band The Broken Creels have released their debut single ‘Friend or Foe’ on the 7th April 2023. It hit number 1 on the UK iTunes Rock chart beating out some legendary acts to grab the top spot (Metallica, AC/DC, The Waterboys and Peter Gabriel).
Here’s a nice bit of press out of Scotland on it: