The Broken West is an American power pop band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 2004, and now signed to Merge Records. The members are Ross Flournoy (guitar, vocals), Dan Iead (guitar, backing vocals), Brian Whelan (bass, backing vocals), Rob McCorkindale (drums, percussion), and Scott Claassen (keys, backing vocals). Initially named The Brokedown, they changed their name because of legal concerns with a Chicago band with a similar name. Their debut full-length release is I Can't Go On, I'll Go On. The title is likely a reference to The Waitresses' 1982 song "Go On," though considering the album's themes and the band's name, it may be a reference to the same Samuel Beckett quote. Their single "Down in the Valley" was featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy. They have played the Austin City Limits Music Festival, and are touring the U.S. and Canada with Fountains of Wayne and with The National.

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