Broken Bells
American rock band
👥 Personnel & Lineage (2)
Tap any band to hopJames Mercer
Danger Mouse
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Broken Bells
Broken Bells emerged out of Los Angeles, United States starting in 2009, contributing distinctive energy to the space rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including James Mercer, Danger Mouse, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through James Mercer (also of The Shins), Danger Mouse (also of DANGERDOOM).
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Broken Bells's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to The Shins (Shared member James Mercer), DANGERDOOM (Shared member Danger Mouse). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Broken Bells and other scene originators.
Where to Dig Next From Broken Bells
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