Glasgow’s THOSE MADE BROKEN have premiered a hard-hitting new music video for “Echo Chamber” ahead of their slot at Hammerdown Festival and the release of their sophomore album, ‘A Door You Can Never Close,’ on 1st September.
“”Echo Chamber” is an attempt to come to terms with the world we find ourselves in today, one where fanaticism and terrorism are sold to us by the western media as freedom and righteousness,” says lead vocalist Murray. “What can we do about genocide in the Middle East we’re expected to either ignore or be complicit in? How do we realistically stop climate change in the face of rampant capitalism and denial? How do we logically and practically fight the rise of the far right in UK politics? ‘I’m screaming at the tide….’ It sums up the sense of hopelessness I feel.”
(Viewer Discretion Advised: The video contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing and carries an 18+ certificate. It is a cinematic work of fiction, all roles are played by actors, and no real harm was caused during its production.)
That sense of pressure, frustration and powerlessness is reflected in the song’s imposing yet carefully balanced sonic: a tension that runs throughout ‘A Door You Can Never Close.’
To anchor the album’s heavy-yet-spacious wall of sound, the band tracked the core instruments at their own Hawkhead Studios before moving drum production to London’s historic Battery Studios. Working inside Rogue Studios alongside producer Michael ‘Mykey’ Kew (A New Tomorrow), they tapped into the deep, cavernous room resonance of a tracking space legendary for hosting sessions by Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and Def Leppard classic records. The final master mix leans into a massive, groove-laden low end, allowing a powerful distortion to sit seamlessly alongside fragile, melodic open space.
“We are incredibly proud of this album; it’s the culmination of two years of hard work and genuine soul-searching,” says Murray. “It sounds like a band that has honed its craft on a live stage. There’s a raw, visceral release here, but there is also a fragile gentleness that we hope connects with the listener. We made this record simply out of an absolute love for the music, and it represents a moment in time and a legacy we take immense pride in.”
Those Made Broken’s creative foundation stems from a Glasgow music college, where singer John Murray and guitarist Scott Wood initially bonded over an expansive love for music; bridging the intense, heavy sludge of Soundgarden with the emotional intimacy of Tori Amos. Now completed by bassist Paul Robertson (ex-Dirt) and drummer Martin John ‘Hutch’ Hutchison (ex-Vega), the lineup thrives on a collective creative synergy. By blending elements of grunge, melodic rock, and legacy thrash, On the new LP Those Made Broken deliver a pure, high-energy performance focused entirely on striking riffs and massive, memorable choruses.
‘A Door You Can Never Close’ is released 1st September 2026.
ALBUM TRACKLIST
1. Almost Human
2. Simpleman
3. Ecuador
4. Echo Chamber
5. Obsession
6. Monsters
7. These City Walls
8. Little Keeper of Light
9. Have Everything
10. Rest
LIVE DATES:
25th July – Hammerdown Festival, Worthing
26th July – NEWCASTLE, Trillians
20th Nov – PICKERING, Memorial Hall (This House We Built homecoming gig weekender)
THOSE MADE BROKEN IS:
Vocals – John Murray
Guitar – Scott Wood
Drums – Martin John Hutchison
Bass Guitar – Paul Robertson
Connect with Those Made Broken:
Official Website: https://www.thosemadebroken.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thosemadebroken.music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thosemadebroken/
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Bandcamp: https://thosemadebroken.bandcamp.com/
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