Broken Social Scene + Frightened Rabbit + The Belle Game

Sprawling Canadian collective Broken Social Scene assembles all 15 original members of the group on its latest album, Hug of Thunder, which brings a hiatus that was announced in 2011 to a triumphant conclusion. Bandleader Kevin Drew was inspired to reunite the group after the Paris terror attacks in 2015, resulting in a collection of tracks that purposefully shun fear and anger in favor of celebrating life. The layered harmonies, soaring guitar solos and bouyant production are all present and accounted for, making this LP feel as if it picks up exactly where Broken Social Scene left off more than six years ago. Scottish rockers Frightened Rabbit and Vancouver pop act the Belle Game support.