Broken (Slander and Kompany song)

"Broken" is a song by American DJ duo Slander and Los Angeles-based dubstep producer Kompany. English record label Never Say Die released it on August 16, 2019.

"Broken"
Single by Slander and Kompany featuring Fknsyd
ReleasedAugust 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
GenreDubstep
Length3:18
LabelNever Say Die
Songwriter(s)Fknsyd
Producer(s)
Slander singles chronology
"Potions"
(2019)		 "Broken"
(2019)
Kompany singles chronology
"Movement"
(2019)		 "Broken"
(2019)

Background and release

On August 16, 2019, the song was released as a digital download on international digital stores through English record label Never Say Die, as well as being released through various music streaming services.[1][2][3]

Critical reception

"Broken" was well received by most critics. Harry Levin of Dancing Astronaut called the song "nothing but heavy all the way through", writing that the vocals sounded like they were floating on top of a "soundtrack to a war between two robotic alien races."[4] Writing for DJ Times, Brian Bonavoglia stated that Slander showcased their production skill with Kompany to create a "riveting anthem" that touches on the former's "trademark melodic touch".[5] Noiseporn's Jeanette Kats praised the song, specifically its sound design, drums, and vocals and described the second drop as having a "beautifully crafted chord progressions".[6] Austria Masim of EDMTunes stated that the song was a "passionate force of synergetic ferocity and anguish", with all artists involved with the song encompassing the "embodiment of bloodthirsty fierceness as the track".[7]

Track listing
Digital download – Single[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Broken"3:18
Total length:3:18

Release history
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Worldwide August 16, 2019 Digital download "Broken" Never Say Die [9]
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References
  1. "First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Gorgon City, Slander & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-08-17. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  2. "SLANDER Teams Up With Kompany For Bone-Rattling Single, "Broken"". ThisSongSlaps. 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  3. "SLANDER & Kompany Enlist FKNSYD For Heavy New Single "Broken"". Run the Trap. 2019-08-17. Archived from the original on 2019-08-17. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  4. "SLANDER & Kompany deliver heavy bass hitter, 'Broken'". Dancing Astronaut. 2019-08-18. Archived from the original on 2019-08-18. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  5. "SLANDER Joins Forces With Kompany For High-Octane Single, "Broken"". DJ Times. 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  6. ago, Jeanette Kats • 1 week. "SLANDER & Kompany Team Up on Heavy-Hitting Single "Broken"". Noiseporn. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  7. Masim, Austria (2019-08-16). "SLANDER & Kompany - Broken (feat. FKNSYD)". EDMTunes. Archived from the original on 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  8. Broken (feat. Fknsyd) - Single by SLANDER & Kompany on iTunes, retrieved 2019-08-25
  9. Goob, Monica; Goob, Monica. "Slander & Kompany Drop 'Broken'". Relentless Beats. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
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