And The Broken is a Malmö, Sweden-based indie, folk, and rock band. They released five EPs between 2022 and 2024, but Changes marks their first full-length album. The tracks were recorded in singer Tobias Borelius’s home and their rehearsal space, giving the project a warm and personal tone. Andreas Ejnarsson and Linus Lindvall handled the mixing. Each of the nine songs is brand new, making Changes feel like a defining moment for a band that has been quietly growing into its sound.
Track by Track
Into The Black
The album opens on a haunting note. “Into The Black” sets the mood with gentle instrumentals that build around Tobias’s emotive vocals. It’s reflective and moody, with a quiet strength that immediately draws you in.
Changes
The title track seamlessly blends light and darkness. Its bright instrumentation contrasts with introspective lyrics about growth and letting go. The saxophone and mellotron bring warmth and nostalgia, making it one of the standout songs on the album.
June
“June” arrives like a deep breath. It begins with a soft ukulele before swelling into a full, layered sound. Lyrically, it feels like a meditation on identity and rebirth. The emotional rise through the verses makes it one of the more personal and affecting songs on the record.
Running Out of Time
This one has the most immediate hook. “Running Out of Time” leans into folk-pop territory, pairing a soaring trumpet line with reflective lyrics about aging and urgency. It’s catchy yet heartfelt, a great bridge between the album’s introspective and energetic sides.
Rust
“Rust” is grittier and more textured. The production feels deliberately weathered, as if the song itself has been through something. It’s not the most polished track, but that’s what makes it interesting. It feels lived-in, raw, and honest.
Polaroid
This track is pure nostalgia. “Polaroid” captures the bittersweet feeling of looking back on a memory that feels both close and far away. The instrumentation is delicate, giving space for the lyrics to land softly. It’s one of the most emotionally resonant songs on Changes.
Cardboard Boxes
Here, the tempo lifts a bit. “Cardboard Boxes” feels lighter on the surface but carries a deeper emotional core about moving, both physically and emotionally. The chorus is catchy, and the song’s simplicity makes it one of the easiest to connect with.
Modern World
This one feels cinematic. “Modern World” expands the soundscape and digs into themes of disconnection and overstimulation. The lyrics capture the feeling of trying to stay grounded in a fast-moving society. It’s thoughtful and beautifully arranged.
Me After Midnight
The closing track feels intimate and reflective. “Me After Midnight” captures the late-night feeling of being caught between exhaustion and clarity. It doesn’t end the album with a bang, but with a quiet realization that change is never really finished.
Changes doesn’t rely on big production or flashy moments. Instead, it lives in subtle emotions, small revelations, and the beauty of transformation. And The Broken have created an album that feels deeply human, honest, warm, and reflective.
