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Konflix::Statez Review - Rock Era Magazine - 08/04/2022
Hailing from the UK is _Broken Links_, a rocking trio from Southampton with a wide range of influences and eye on experimentation. Since the band’s formation in 2008, Mark Lawrence (Vocals/Guitars), L
Rock 'N Load - Interview - 25/02/2021
BROKEN LINKS produce gratifying alternative rock that is dark and engulfing. The Brit dark rock combo will reveal their stunning third album, Conflict::States, on Friday 30th April. 
Rock Regeneration – Review of ‘Divide/Restore’ – 06/01/2015
_"Following on from the success of debut LP “Disasters: Ways to Leave A Scene” Broken Links unleash a powerhouse of a follow up in the shape of “Divide Restore”. Opener “Submission” begins with fuzzy
Powerplay Magazine - Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’
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Rock Regeneration - Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 04/12/2012
_“_With an interesting blend of electronic and alt-rock you get Broken Links. based in Southampton this three piece have a fully rounded and unique sound. Described as “Playing industrial rock with un
Grumpy Rocker- Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 02/12/2012
_“Mark Lawrence (vocals / guitar), Lewis Betteridge (bass) and Phil Boulter (drums) are the three Southampton lads who make up the band Broken Links and Disasters: Ways to Leave a Scene is their debut
NOIZZ Webzine- Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 02/12/2012
_“_La banda de Rock Alternativo Industrial con base en Southampton, BROKEN LINKS, debuta con su primer larga duración que lleva el título de “Disasters: Ways to Leave a Scene” y lo edita el sello Devi
Punk Prospect- Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 25/11/2012
> _“Southampton-based alternative rock act Broken Links originally take inspiration from Joy Division/Depeche Mode/Nine Inch Nails/Manic Street Preachers among others. However, they have developed the
Punk Prospect – Live Review @ The Rattlesnake, London 21/11/2012
_“…Finally, Broken Links approached the stage. To my disappointment the majority of the audience left straight after Terminal Gods’ set, not even giving these Southampton Alt Rockers a chance. For tho
Female First- Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 21/11/2012
_“Over the last year or so Broken Links have been building up a loyal fan base on the live scene and now the trio release their debut album Disasters: Ways To Leave A Scene._ _And it is not hard to se
Tempelores Magazine- Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 19/11/2012
_“The three-piece British band saluted the world with the debut album in 2012._ _The first positive moment was the cover art, I think the most romantic picture ever. Oh, those fade pink tulips. The se
Battle Helm- Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 18/11/2012
_“_Wow. This has to be one of the best indie releases I’ve ever heard! Whilst England’s Broken Links aren’t exactly metal, they take inspiration from a wide variety of bands ranging from Nine Inch Nai
Valkyrian Music - Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 18/11/2012
_“_**Disasters: Ways To Leave A Scene** is the debut album from the British industrial rock band **Broken Links**. **Electrik** seems like a fitting name for the opening track which features a good mi
The Ringmaster - Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 16/11/2012
_“_There has been a little bit of a stir brewing around UK rock band **Broken Links**and after hearing their debut album **_Disasters: Ways To Leave A Scene_** a few times it is easy to see why. To be
Get Your Rock Out - Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 14/11/2012
_“_Despite the intro of ‘Electrik’ sounding unfortunately like Bloc Party’s ‘Flux’, a move that could well be a purposeful sample considering the track’s heavy use of synths for backing, Broken Links
Hit The Floor! - Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 14/11/2012
_“_Following the self-release of two EPs and extensive touring with the likes of**InMe** and **The Xcerts**, **Broken Links** are set to release their first full-length album next week – and here’s th
Rock Sound- Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 07/11/2012
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Interview in Dominion Magazine: By Sean Palfrey – 12th January 2012
In a few short years, indie newcomers Broken Links have generated a lot of buzz, not only in their native Eastleigh, but as far flung as Berlin picking up comparisons to the likes of Killing Joke and
Mell Jones Reviews – Live Review @ Talking Heads, Southampton 15/10/2011
_“…At last, an alternative rock band take stage at a Max Records gig, and what a delight they are. Broken Links are a three piece band from Southampton whom can only be described as ‘Epic’. The lead v
Daily Echo Article – 12th August 2011
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Dominion - Review of ‘Prototypes::Cause+Effect’ EP – 03/08/2011
_“Broken Links_ might not overtly use the “Gothic” tag, but as an alternative band that take their inspirations from new wave, post-punk and industrial they have more than enough credentials to appeal
New Reviews - Review of ‘Prototypes::Cause+Effect’ EP – 30/05/2011
_“Broken Links_ are on top form with their latest release**‘Prototypes::Cause+Effect’** a dark and dangerous five track EP that stretches their heavy alternative style to the max. Strap in, and lets t
Hampshire Chronicle - Preview of ‘Prototypes::Cause+Effect’ EP at Launch Gig – 5th May 2011
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Unplug The Jukebox - Review of ‘Prototypes::Cause+Effect’ EP – 05/2011
_“Last year the South Coast’s undisputed kings of alternative rock [Broken Links](http://dev.brokenlinksmusic.co.uk/press/)released their second EP”The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay” which was easily
Rock Pulse Music Zine – Review of ‘Resisting Movement and the Almost Advisory’ EP – 29/12/09
_“__Pulsating, ominous layers of ambience and ear rending walls of guitar are the order of the day on ‘Resisting Movement and the Almost Advisory’, debut EP from Southampton based trio Broken Links. A
Releases Powerplay Magazine- Review of ‘Disasters: Ways To Leave a Scene’ – 12/2012
_“__Official Rating: \*\*\*\*._ _Resisting Movement And The Almost Advisory EP may sound like a bit of a mouthful, but this record is the surprisingly good rock-out from Eastleigh’s finest, Broken Lin
The Edge – Live Review @ AIM’s Frequency, Southampton 08/11/2010
_"…The headline act, Broken Links, brought a heavier alternative rock sound to Frequency. Built on Phil Boulter’s fantastic drumming, Lewis Betteridge’s fluent bass and the electrifying riffs of Mark
Unplug the Jukebox – Live Review @ The Joiners, Southampton 08/10/2010
“...The South’s kings of alternative rock Broken Links are up next with what they say will be their second to last show in the South for some time (the last is at The Brook on 28th November). The thre
Tasty Fanzine - Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 06/2010
_“__EP Rating: 8/10_ _So then, Broken Links. A trio of intense young men with a love of all things grungy and synthy. Opener, ‘Reinvent’ manages to sound familiar without sounding like any other band
The Dirty South – Live Review @ The Birdcage, Portsmouth 28/05/2010
_“...A Friday evening at the Birdcage (above The Festing for those who don’t know) sees Eastleigh’s Broken Links play the cliché one man and his dog show. Sat around the venue – are the promoter, the
Altercarnated Photography – Live Review @ The Purple Turtle, Camden, London 20/05/2010
_“An alternative act from Eastleigh, Southampton. These guys just looked utterly professional tonight as they made their way through their set, playing their instruments beautifully and professionally
Playing Out Loud – Live Review @ The Joiners, Southampton 01/05/2010
_"...Then this is it, Broken Links are an example to many ‘local’ bands on how great music alone is not enough, you have to work bloody hard to get any rewards and this is exactly what Broken Links do
Entertainment Focus - Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 30/04/2010
_“Broken Links are a three-piece band from Southampton. Following their debut**Resisting Movement And The Almost Advisory** is their brand new EP **The Fine Line Between Choice / Decay**. **EF** had a
The Music Fix – Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 26/04/2010
_“If you’ve heard Broken Links’ debut EP ‘Resisting Movement And The Almost Advisory’ that was released earlier this year, then you already know what to expect from their second effort. Crunching indu
Thom Curtis – Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 17/04/2010
_“__EP Rating: 4.5/5_ _Six tracks spanning 41 minutes… Whatever next? But what is even more interesting, is that all six tracks flow into one another perfectly. This is essentially one 41 minute maste
Xtaster – Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 04/2010
_“__EP Rating: 4/5_ _From great Americana to Rule Britannia – Broken Links are fresh (formed in 2008) and from Southampton. Their sound is deeply involving and leads you on a journey away from the usu
Playing Out Loud – Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 1st April 2010. By Paul Lane
“_Upon listening to their first EP “Resisting Movement & The Almost Advisory”, it was clear to that Broken Links were ambitious. The menacing brand of epic alternative rock that the EP was made up of
MintSouth.co.uk – Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 22 March 2010. By Julian Aplin
“_I have been lucky enough to be able to work with some of my favourite South Coast bands but there are three I would try to court if I had slightly more time and enjoyed the thrill of the chase, one
AllGigs.co.uk – Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 10 March 2010
_“EP Rating: 5/5_ _…we live in Broken Britain and now this slab of electro-rock is up for judgement._ _Thankfully the 6-track EP, which has more material on than some albums I’ve heard recently, need
Interview by Playing Out Loud: By Paul Lane – 1st March 2010
_“Eastleigh’s masters of epic alternative rock, Broken Links will be playing their first live shows on foreign sole next month. April sees the band playing five dates in Germany before the release of
Loud Horizon – Review of ‘The Fine Line Between Choice/Decay’ EP – 03/2010
_“EP Rating 7.5/10_ _BROKEN LINKS are a three-piece band… though you certainly wouldn’t think so from the depth of sound they produce! This is the second EP release from the Eastleigh, Southampton ba
Interview by Rock Pulse Music Zine: By Rob S – 29th December 2009
_Q: Hi, thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions for us. To begin with, how’re you all doing? What are you up to at the moment?_ _A: Hi, Rob…no problem at all…we’re good cheers, we’re rehe
New Reviews – Live Review @ Ryde Theatre, IOW 04/12/2009
“A great, fresh band from Southampton. We have two reviews from these lovely guys as we also have an E.P review, but we’re going to start you off with the live review! Broken Links were playing at The
Floatation Suite – Review of ‘Resisting Movement and the Almost Advisory – 30/11/09
_“Now here is a decent rock outfit that I’ve certainly never heard of before, but one that even after the first track I am already expecting to hear more of soon. There is a great sea of rock bands ou
Daily Echo Article – 23rd November 2009
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Unpeeled.net – Review of ‘Resisting Movement and the Almost Advisory – 25/11/09
_“The new New Order are very keen on reverberation. The bass clanks, spanks, fuzzes and sparks before dragging a tattered cloud of gorgeous rock debris in it’s wake and that’s the opener, “Within Isol
Interview by Playing Out Loud: By Paul Lane – 6th October 2009
_With too many bands in Southampton all too willing to pigeonhole themselves in the safe confines of indie guitar world and limit themselves to smaller venues in the name of credibility, it is delight
Gig Review by MintSouth: Broken Links @ The Joiners, Southampton – 23rd September 2009
"We arrive late for my first writing assignment. As someone more used to photographing gigs than writing about them, I feel naked without my camera. The first support act are Broken Links; they’re ene
Gig Review by MINtSOUTH: Broken Links @ The Joiners, Southampton - 27th August 2009
> _"This is Broken Links biggest show to date. Headlining at The Joiners to an almost packed crowd of devoted fans and friends, they’ve even brought in a fantastic lighting rig especially for the occa
Daily Echo Article – 28th August 2009
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Gig Review by MintSouth: Broken Links @ The Joiners, Southampton – 27th August 2009
“This is Broken Links biggest show to date. Headlining at The Joiners to an almost packed crowd of devoted fans and friends, they’ve even brought in a fantastic lighting rig especially for the occasio
MintSouth – Review of ‘Resisting Movement and the Almost Advisory – 02/08/09
_“Therapy? were a pretty big bands in the 90’s, but their influence was undeniable. Broken Links do not specifically cite them as an influence and as a relatively new band (Broken Links formed in 2008
God Is In The TV – Review of ‘Resisting Movement and the Almost Advisory – 22/05/09
_“Opening with an ominous chord that is soon joined by a equally ominous drum and then a violently strummed electric guitar, things get off to an interesting start on Within Isolation. Then the song a
DigitalGig.co.uk Review of Resisting Movement And The Almost Advisory EP
“A crunching guitar line and superb vocals herald in the first track of this blistering EP from Broken Links. The track ‘Within isolation’ has a soaring vocal line and uplifting chorus which is bound
The News (Portsmouth) Article – 24th April 2009
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Article in the Daily Echo - 24/04/2009
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Article in The News, Portsmouth - 26/02/2009
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Daily Echo Article – 24th April 2009
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Monday 13th April 2009 @ Surface Unsigned, The Boston Music Rooms, London
_"Broken Links are a dark alternative 3-piece from the Southampton area. The music is a dark atmospheric mixture of Joy Division inspired vocals and the fast paced, intense riffs that show off a skill
Monday 13th April 2009 @ Surface Unsigned, The Boston Music Rooms, London
"Broken Links are a dark alternative 3-piece from the Southampton area. The music is a dark atmospheric mixture of Joy Division inspired vocals and the fast paced, intense riffs that show off a skill
Exposure – Sunday 3 May 2009, Rubyz Bournemouth
“First up on the live stage upstairs were rockers from Southampton, BROKEN LINKS. This three-piece band did the rock world proud, with its two guitarists jamming away to a solid percussion beat, rever
Red Stripe Music Award Judge Review of Gig at The Talking Heads, Southampton – 26th February 2009
_“Next up was the big one. With a tremendous support and incredibly raucous following, local lads Broken Links, showed that they weren’t treating this gig like any other. Heavy guitar riffs and plenty
Hampshire Chronicle Review of Gig at The Talking Heads, Southampton – 26th February 2009
“EPIC is the sound that Broken Links are aiming for, which is easier to achieve in a stadium than a Hampshire pub. However, as part of the Red Stripe Music Awards Tour, they had a pretty good go at Th
Article in the Hampshire Chronicle - 26/02/2009
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Daily Echo Article – 23rd February 2009
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Hampshire Chronicle Review of Gig at The Talking Heads, Southampton – 26th February 2009
"EPIC is the sound that Broken Links are aiming for, which is easier to achieve in a stadium than a Hampshire pub. However, as part of the Red Stripe Music Awards Tour, they had a pretty good go at Th
Article in the Southern Daily Echo - 23/02/2009
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