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- Oct 22, 2019
Boston Based Indie Outfit Sinnet Release New Single "Lil' Flicker" Off Upcoming EP &qu
Boston based indie rock outfit Sinnet have released their brand new single today called "Lil' Flicker". The tune is the first single off their upcoming EP "Tennis Elbow Club" slated for release on Nov. 12. The track is a mellow, inviting affair with the group's trademark rhythms working its magic almost immediately after the first note. I was enveloped by the band's sound that was almost hypnotic, and really made me grab onto every note that the band was putting out. The trio
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 18, 2019
Boston Based Indie Folk Outfit The Motivated Sequence Release a New Single That Is "For The Age
Boston based indie folk quartet The Motivated Sequence have unleashed their brand new single onto the world titled "For The Ages", the first single off their brand new EP "The Matador". The song is a mellow, laid back affair with inviting harmonies and a rich, musical dexterity that is pretty easy to fall head over heels for. If you're not familiar with the foursome of Zach, Guy, Beth, and Christian, you'll definitely become quite familiar with their sound that is reminiscent
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 13, 2019
Get A Listen of Boston Native Almost Owen "From The Outside" on New Single
Boston based pop singer-songwriter Almost Owen continues to dazzle listeners with his upbeat blend of pop having an impact on listeners, and that trend continues with his new single out now called "From The Outside". Owen's sound is a straight forward pop concoction with a strong emphasis being put on making the listeners feel at ease with his relaxing and comforting aura found at every angle. He has been featured on the site before, and I was completely floored and blown aw
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 11, 2019
Boston Based Rock Outfit Juniper Are "Here For The First Time" In Exquisite Music Vid
Boston based rock outfit Juniper are garnering new fans left and right with their brand new music video for their latest single "Here For The First Time". The video is a mellow, picturesque affair with the group performing outdoors basking in the warmth of air, and bonding over their love of performing together. The group consists of Scott Johnson, Alejandro Marin, Cam Ayer, Ahren Shreeve, and Sebastian Themelis. The guys have been featured on the site previously, and I was c
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 14, 2019
Boston Indie Mainstays Rival Island Release Brand New LP "Year of The Butterfly"
Boston indie rockers Rival island released their latest album just last week titled "Year of The Butterfly". The follow up to their 2018 effort "Heroes and Villians" finds the foursome entering more diverse territory, and not simply adhering to the musical script to create a truly dazzling effort that reflects where the guys are at this stage of their professional life. The group consists of Tommy Flynn on lead vocals and guitar, Michael Swanson on bass, Ryan Flynn on guitar,
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 10, 2019
Boston Based Jason Ebbs Reveals His True Self on New LP "Superego"
Photo Credit: Caroline Eliz Photography Boston's own Jason Ebbs has released his brand new LP called "Superego". The album has a plethora of beach rock rhythms that allude to The Beach Boys, but with Jason's own distinct musical personality that dazzles immediately from the outset. You may remember Jason from my post about him a few months on his prior single "The Lizard King" that did a great job of establishing his style and sophistication. On his new album, you get a more
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MusicBoxPete
- May 24, 2019
Boston Native Jared Lee Teams Up w/ Midnight Kids On New Single "Those Were The Days"
Boston native Jared Lee has teamed up with LA based electro-pop duo Midnight Kids as the featured vocalist on their brand new track titled "Those Were The Days". The song is a dream laden nightscape with Jared's beautiful and brimming vocals having an immediate effect on you upon first listen. I was enthralled with the track from the get-go, and it has that upbeat pop sensibility to reel you in and impress you with some high energy electro-pop charges that is the main special
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 23, 2019
Local Favs Dutch Tulips Show Off Snazzy New "Hat" On Latest Single
Boston indie rockers Dutch Tulips are back with their brand new single titled "Hat". The song is a vivacious, effervescent tune with high energy melodies and an easy going vibe that will put you in a good mood almost instantaneously. These guys have been featured on the site a couple of times before, and I marveled at how the members all stayed in sync and bounced musical ideas off of each other that works so well together, especially in spur of the moment situations. Frontma
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 16, 2019
Boston Post-Punk/Synth Outfit Oddysseys Exhibiting Signs of "Odd Behavior" on New LP
Boston based post-punk/synth collective Oddysseys are making a big splash with the release of their brand new album this past Friday titled "Odd Behavior". The four-piece consists of Christian Treon, Paul DiRico, Josh Corbin, and Mark Pangilinan. The group's sound is a dark, bleak mixture that is intriguing and mystifying when you first take a listen, as the band's uses a combination of creative musical measures to keep the audience's attention span at bay here. I was really
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 11, 2019
LA Based Glam Rockers KOLARS Gearing For Electric Mid East Show On Wed. 4/17
Photo Credit: Cortney Armitage With roots in both Boston and LA, glam rockers KOLARS are set to make a big splash when they hit up the Mid East Upstairs in Cambridge this coming Wed. 4/17. The duo consists of Rob Kolar and Lauren Brown, who happens to be a native Bostonian also. Their latest single "Touch The Lightning" was released just a couple of weeks ago, and is already generating some serious steam and is starting to ignite the curiosity of listeners near and far. I was
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 30, 2018
Boston Bruins Player Music Special
With the Bruins knee deep in their second round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, I'd thought it would be a good idea to do a music special entirely devoted to the boys in black and gold. The Bruins have had a tremendous year, going 50-20 and finishing second in the Eastern Conference standings and proving a lot of naysayers wrong in the process. The team is still anchored by long time veterans Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron, and young newcomers like Jake DeBe
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 27, 2016
Boston's Own Rival Island Unveil New Music Vid For "Let Me Go On"
Boston newbies Rival Island have unleashed their brand spanking new music vid for their song "Let Me Go On". The clip features the duo of frontman and vocalist Tommy Flynn along with Joe Lamonica on drums banging it out in a terrific clip that stretches the band's creative resolve even further. The clip sees Tommy and Joe causing ruckus and mayhem inside a convenience store, interspersed with clips of the duo performing that allows newcomers to get a grasp of what the guys ar
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 18, 2014
Boston Bruins Player Music Special
The NHL Playoffs are here, and what a great time it is as teams will be shedding blood, sweat, and tears all in their quest to hoist the Stanley Cup 2 months from now. To get us all ready for multiple nights of beer and hockey, I thought it would be cool idea to do a run down of the music selections of some of your favorite Bruins players with my in-depth Player Music Special. You may remember the recent slate of specials I did a couple of months ago showcasing the music tast
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