JDR and The Broadcast is a Midwestern rock n' roll band from Aurora, Illinois. Formed in 2014, the group has released three records independently which can be streamed on Spotify and other services.

In July of 2019 the band recorded an upcoming e.p with Grammy award winning producer Ted Hutt (Old Crow Medicine Show, Dropkick Murphys, The Gaslight Anthem, Flogging Molly, The Violent Femmes).

With a blend of heartfelt songwriting and strong musicianship, JDR and The Broadcast has created a sound genuine to the roots of music. Their new single, "No Winning Hands", is due for release in October of 2019, followed by a spring 2020 tour of the Midwest and East Coast.