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- Sep 6, 2019
Former Boston Based Outfit Alive Appears on "Live TV" on Latest Single
Formerly based in Boston comes the indie outfit Aloud, whom have released their brand new single onto the world today titled "Live TV". The song is a pleasant, easy going ride with a bevy of advanced musical rhythms coupled with the band's trademark harmonies that grabs your attention immediately upon first listen. I wasn't sure what to make of the song when I first listened to it, but I gradually settled in and saw the band's evolution take shape and make great leaps and bou
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 22, 2019
Local Indie Beach Outfit Tipling Rock Set To Join Up w/ Dylan Rockoff for 9/24 Red Room Show
Boston based indie beach rockers Tipling Rock are gearing up for a major show happening next month, Sept. 24 to be exact at the confines of The Red Room @ Cafe 939 right near Berklee College of Music, where they'll be joined by Dylan Rockoff. Tipling Rock have been a favorite of mine for awhile now, with their sun drenched rhythms and laid back, vibrant personas having a profound impact on every listener that they come in contact with. Ben, Matt, Dillon, and Tommy have stumbl
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 26, 2019
Boston Pop-Punkers Start The Week Over Arrive Into The World With Debut Single "Daisytop"
Boston based pop-punkers Start The Week Over make a hell of a first impression with their debut single out today called "Daisytop". The three-man band consists of Bobby Gioiosa on lead vocals and guitar, Matt Wikstrom on guitar, and Stephen Dorris on drums. The three best friends formed the group last year as a way for channeling their love of old 90's Nickelodeon TV shows, and parlaying that along with their love of pop-punk melodies which come off as being infectious and in
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 24, 2019
Boston Based Almost Owen Lets Listeners Know That "We Out Here" On New Single
Boston based singer-songwriter Almost Owen has released his latest single just yesterday titled "We Out Here". The song is an electro-pop styled affair with dazzling rhythms and an upbeat vibe that is designed to put you in the perfect frame of mind as you enjoy the rest of the summer. Owen is an incredibly handsome individual, and has an infectious aura surrounding him that makes it impossible not to like him as you delve into his music for the first time. It's truly remarka
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 16, 2019
Boston Based Somerset Has Landed With Their Debut Single "Phoenix"
Boston based rock outfit Somerset has released their debut single just yesterday titled "Phoenix". The song is a hard rocking, frenetic experience with a bevy of intricate keyboard melodies coupled with piercing guitar licks that provide for an indelible mixture along with a slight groove that you can't help but to fall under the spell of. Fronting the band is Nick Aikens, whom you may remember as the frontman for Jack Romanov and with this new band, he has recruited a slew o
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 12, 2019
Boston Based Singer-Songwriter Billy Dodge Moody Releases Easy Going New Track "Good Things&quo
Boston based singer-songwriter Billy Dodge Moody has just released his brand new single just yesterday titled "Good Things". The track echoes the stylings of Jack Johnson with it's warm, breezy acoustic guitar interludes that conjure up images of summer, and are also just of what's bubbling on the surface from Billy. His influences run the gamut from Bob Dylan to The Beatles, and he really has a diverse musical skill set that allows him to reach out to listeners from a variet
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 2, 2019
Boston's Own Rachel Baldwin Set To Pair Up w/ Low Ceilings and Sappho & The Radishes for 7/6
Boston based Rachel Baldwin is gearing up for a big show this 4th of July weekend on July 6 at The Burren in Somerville where she will be joined by Low Ceilings alongside Sappho & The Radishes. All of the acts are folk based which should provide for a relaxing evening where all of the artists share similar musical characteristics that should open up some eyes and ears if you aren't familiar with any of the acts. Rachel will be playing her last show with her backing band as he
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 21, 2019
Boston Based Jacob Seeger Wants To Know What "Love's Like" On New Single Out Today
Boston based Jacob Seeger is back with his brand new single out today titled "Love's Like". Jacob has a slow bubbling, laid back R&B tone to his music that sets the mood from the first note, and introduces the listener with his mystique and musical prowess right away. The song is about a long term relationship that ends after a period of time after not feeling happy with the way things are progressing. Eventually, the subject falls in love with a close friend and finally begi
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 7, 2019
Boston's Own Orson & The Rosebuds Are a "Little Late For Early" on New Single Out
Boston indie mainstays Orson & The Rosebuds are back with their blazingly hot new single out today called "Little Late For Early". The song has a bevy of upbeat pop jangles and a sleek, stylish musical sophistication that really makes the collective explode off the musical canvas. If you remember, the group consists of Tessa Berliner on lead vocals, Christian DeKnatel on guitar, Tim Orth on bass, and Nick Smith on drums. I wrote about the group back in January with their amaz
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 3, 2019
Boston Duo Late Night Thoughts Are "Worth It" On Brand New EP
Boston based indie duo Late Night Thoughts are turning heads and making waves with the recent release of their brand new EP titled 'Worth It". The effort is a comforting, charismatic affair with the awe dropping talent of Brian Rauch and Michael Harlow on clear and vivid display, brimming with confidence and overall appeal that will leave you with your jaw dropped to the floor by the time the effort has concluded. You may remember the guys from a couple of months ago when the
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MusicBoxPete
- May 3, 2019
Boston Based Singer-Songwriter Henry McIntyre Releases Title Track Off Upcoming LP "Box on The
Boston based singer-songwriter Henry McIntyre has just released his brand new single called "Box on The Ear", the title track off Henry's upcoming LP slated for release on May 24. The song is a hauntingly beautiful ballad with stunning musical progressions, and Henry's impeccable vocals running shivers throughout your entire bones the minute you first hear it. I was entranced by Henry's music when I first heard it, and that's not something that happens to me regularly when he
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MusicBoxPete
- May 2, 2019
Boston's Pregame Rituals Are "All Smiles Now" On New EP
Boston based power pop group Pregame Rituals have just released their debut EP titled "All Smiles Now". The group is a one-man act under Georgio Broufas, along with some assorted friends helping flesh out musical ideas. You may remember Georgio from his time in Western Education, whom I had the pleasure for interviewing for my podcast a couple of years back and were featured many times here on the site as well. This act is markedly different than Western Ed, and has hints of
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MusicBoxPete
- May 1, 2019
Local Singer-Songwriter Jason Ebbs Excites Listeners on New Single "The Lizard King"
Boston based singer-songwriter Jason Ebbs is gaining some traction and notice with the release of his brand new single called "The Lizard King". His style is reared within the indie realm, with elements of beach rock thrown in for good measure, and also to give his sound some diversity and that ability to stand out from amongst the crowd. Much like me, Jason is also a fellow Husky as he goes to school locally at Northeastern. Jason's voice definitely captures your attention o
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 29, 2019
"There Is Light" For Boston's Katie Dobbins On Her Sophomore LP
Photo Credit: Kris Dobbins Photography Originally from the Great Lakes region of NH, but now based in Boston comes the country/folk stylings of Katie Dobbins, who released her sophomore record just last month titled "There Is Light". Katie's sound is a pure, rich blend of country and folk melodies juxtaposed upon Katie's brilliant vocal prowess that explodes off the canvas immediately as you begin listening to it. I was really impressed with Katie's talents from the start, an
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 22, 2019
Boston Mainstays Aloud Release New Single "Children of The Divine", Gearing for 4/27 Lizar
Boston indie fourpiece Aloud have just unveiled their brand new single just last week called "Children of The Divine", and are gearing up for a big show this coming Sat. Apr. 27 at the Lizard Lounge over in Cambridge. The group is no stranger to the site having been featured multiple times over, and on their new single the collective have definitely evolved their sound to add more horns into the mix that have given the group some zest and pizazz added into their repertoire. I
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 17, 2019
Interview w/ LA Based Synth Gods KOLARS
Get hyped for KOLARS appearance at The Mid East Upstairs tonight with my exclusive interview with the duo. Drummer Lauren Brown and singer/guitarist Rob Kolar take some time out to talk about the group's formation, how their musical influences manifest themselves in the band's sound, how they would classify themselves musically, what a typical writing/recording process is like for the band, the genesis behind their latest single "Touch The Lightning", plus how the audience ha
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MusicBoxPete
- Mar 11, 2019
Boston Psych Outfit The Drunk Monkeys Set For 3/15 Plough and Stars Show
Photo Credit: Tony Daynes Boston based psych rockers The Drunk Monkeys are gearing for a big show happening this Fri. 3/15 at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge. The group consists of James Clark on bass and electronics, Joe Froeber on vocals and guitar, Alec Hutson on saxophone, Jennifer Landi on vocals, and Eddie Scarsella on drums. The collective have a real diverse sound that is reared within their individual influences, along with a musical balance that puts everything in
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MusicBoxPete
- Mar 8, 2019
Boston Based Adrian Cohen Releases New LP "Jinx" Today
Boston based singer-songwriter Adrian Cohen has released his brand new album today titled "Jinx". Adrian's sound has an inherently goofy nature to it, with some similarities to Ben Folds and also has an immense knowledge of music and everything associated with it, largely attributed to him currently studying at Berklee College of Music where his skills are becoming even more apparent by the day. Adrian is originally from Coventry, RI and has a very pleasant and easy-going vib
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 1, 2019
Boston Based Singer-Songwriter Melissa Mills Invites Listeners Into Her "Grudgeless Mind"
Photo Credit: Holy Smoke Photography Boston based singer-songwriter Melissa Mills has released her second live music video this past week for her song "Grudgeless Mind". Melissa said on her Facebook page that the song is about "making mistakes and trying to stop being so hard on yourself. Life is fleeting and and love is powerful, so don't be afraid to start back at square one". Melissa definitely has a powerful presence and aura about herself that is evident right from the s
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