In the United States, 'Me and My Broken Heart' debuted at number eighty-seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and eventually peaked at number fourteen, giving Rixton their only Hot 100 entry in the US.

It subsequently debuted at number-one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the group's first number-one hit. During the week of its release in the United Kingdom, 'Me and My Broken Heart' led the mid-week chart, outselling its closest rival, ' Your Love' by Nicole Scherzinger, by 12,000 copies. 'Me and My Broken Heart' has performed moderately well worldwide, reaching the top forty on the majority of charts it has entered. 'Me and My Broken Heart' was released to radio on 11 March 2014 and made its premiere on KIIS FM in Los Angeles during one of JoJo Wright's shows. The group's first extended play, titled Me and My Broken Heart EP followed on 18 March 2014. Р”Р„fter working with Blanco in the recording studio, 'Me and My Broken Heart' was released as the lead single from the group's forthcoming debut studio album on 14 March 2014. While Thomas has responded positively to the use of the sample, 'Me and My Broken Heart' has been criticised online for using elements of Thomas' song. Band member Jake Roche discussed the sample in an article for Billboard: 'We've been a huge fan of his, so we took a lot of inspiration from him and wanted to give him a tip of the hat'. 'Me and My Broken Heart' is a pop song that interpolates parts of Rob Thomas's 2005 single ' Lonely No More'. The songs are very eclectic and we think there's something for everyone!'.

We've worked extremely hard and have had a blast recording the EP. When speaking about their signing to the label(s) and the experience of recording their first extended play, Rixton commented, 'It's overwhelming to have gone from writing songs in Wilkin's caravan to seeing the world performing our music. After establishing a loyal following on YouTube for their covers of hit singles by Taylor Swift, Chris Brown and Rita Ora among others, the group was signed to Interscope Records and three of its sub labels by talent manager Scooter Braun and songwriter/record producer, Benny Blanco. After being introduced to Charley Bagnall through mutual friends, the trio met Lewi Morgan who subsequently joined them to form the band, Rixton. 'Me and My Broken Heart' interpolates the chorus of Rob Thomas' 2005 single, ' Lonely No More'.Р”В«and members Jake Roche and Danny Wilkin wrote songs in a caravan belonging to Wilkin's parents, three years prior to the formation of their band.

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