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- Sep 20, 2019
Brooklyn, NY Based Parlors Help You Enjoy The Last Bit of Summer With "Lemon Ice"
Brooklyn based indie outfit Parlors have released an ear pleasing concoction titled "Lemon Ice". The band consists of Matt Fullam on lead vocals and guitar, Hart Mechlin on lead guitar, Matt DaSilva on bass, and Dan Fullam on drums. The track is an easy going, very accessible track with pleasant sounding rhythms and an overall laid-back, hospitable atmosphere with the group's sonic wavelengths working wonders almost immediately the moment you begin playing it. I had an incred
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MusicBoxPete
- Oct 1, 2018
Brooklyn's Own Active Bird Community Set To Electrify Great Scott This Sat. 10/6
From the mean streets of Brooklyn comes the indie infected sounds of Active Bird Community, who are setting their sights to Great Scott in Allston this Sat. 10/6. The guys have a youthful, dynamic sound that seeks out your brain synapses, and really puts these guys on a pedestal almost immediately largely due to their swooning good looks and amazing skills as musicians. The group consists of Tom D'Agostino on lead vocals and guitar, Adnrew Wolfson on vocals and lead guitar, Z
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 17, 2018
Brooklyn's Own The Living Strange Release New LP "Gunk"
Photo Credit: Jack Maraghy Brooklyn based alt-rockers The Living Strange have just released their brand new record to the masses called "Gunk" They have a dark edged tonality to them, with riveting melodies and a strong musical pedigree that will more than raise a few eyebrows. The group consists of Elijah Sokolow on lead vocals and guitar, Ben Shafrir on drums, Miles Blue Spruce on bass and backing vocals, and Nico Sleater on synth and backing vocals. The guys may not ring a
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 24, 2017
Brooklyn Based Indies OxenFree Release Raucous New Single "Garbage Collector"
Brooklyn based indie rockers OxenFree have released their wild and frenetic new single titled "Garbage Collector". The tune bares some similarities to their garage rock contemporaries The Strokes, but with a more modern sensibility attached to them that makes them aurally attractive right from the gate. The band have a electric stage presence that really encapsulates the magic captured on record and translates itself well into a live setting. I found these guys to be very app
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 1, 2017
Interview w/ Southern Soul Newcomers A Valley Son
Starting things off today with an interview featuring Southern inspired soul newcomers A Valley Son. Currently based in NYC, the band is reared from a very strong musical foundation with such diversity as Bruce Springsteen and The Allman Brothers firmly put on display to wow and marvel the audience with their wide ranging talents. It's not too often we come across such immense talent like this, so it was a real treat to sit down with the guys and talk about their beginnings a
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 22, 2017
Brooklyn Based Indie Popster pronoun Set For Great Scott Show on Mon. 6/26
Brooklyn based indie popper pronoun is gearing up to make a big splash when she stops by Great Scott in Allston on Mon. 6/26. The name may strike a bell for some, with her delightful indie synth combos creating for a delectable listen that has been taking people by storm. I was intensely curious of hearing her music as I'm familiar with her by name only, and was quite pleased with what I heard from first listen. Originally going by the name of Alyse Vellturo, pronoun has a un
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MusicBoxPete
- May 24, 2017
Brooklyn's Own Skye Steele Releases Psych Folk Infused Single "All That Light"
Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Skye Steele has released his colorful new single "All That Light". The psych folk musical infusions will leave you breathless as Skye navigates his way through the track with remarkable ease and aplomb. It seems that psych folk is becoming an emerging sub genre as yesterday I featured Hayden Calnin who also dabbles in that genre as well, and Skye is just adding a plethora of skills and talent to his already burgeoning musical resume. I found p
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 24, 2017
Brooklyn/LA Based The Bottom Dollars Set To Play Plough and Stars in Cambridge on 4/29
Photo Credit: Bex Griffin With roots in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, The Bottom Dollars are set to make their sounds known to local listeners when they drop by The Plough and Stars in Cambridge this weekend on Sat. 4/29. The band have a fresh, no nonsense blend of rock and roll that doesn't feel the need to pull a fast one on the audience, and is very straightforward in its properties to offer to the listener. Rounding out the band is Mick Greenwood, whom you may remember from h
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MusicBoxPete
- Mar 31, 2017
NJ/Brooklyn Based Indie Rockers Ruby Bones Prep For Self Titled Debut Album on 5/12
With roots in Brooklyn and New Jersey, Ruby Bones is gearing up to make 2017 their break out year with their self-titled debut album set to be released on May 12th. The band is an innovative, exciting young act that goes about their business in a different manner than most other bands, and manages to completely incinerate and penetrate you with their musical prowess. The trio of Chris Nova, FC Spies, and James Janocha create for a truly exciting outfit that each all have thei
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 28, 2017
Interview w/ Brooklyn Based Rockers Mail The Horse
Photo Credit: Jeff Barnett-Winsby Have an interview all ready to go featuring Brooklyn based folk rockers Mail The Horse. The guys most certainly have name recognition, and are taking their set to the masses with a show later on tonight at O'Brien's in Allston with River Whyless that is sure to be packed with concertgoers seeing the band for the first time, curious and anxious to see what they're going to pull out of their musical sleeves for the audience to marvel over. Bass
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 3, 2017
Brooklyn Based Electric Popper Reigen Gets You Ready For The "Weekend" on New Single
Photo Credit: Claudia Veizaga Brooklyn based electric pop artist Reigen makes an indelible first impression on his brand new single "Weekend". His voice is soulful and beautiful amidst the backdrop of the electric pop beats bursting at every frame, and you really begin to swoon and fall head over heels over this blissful musical explosion happening right in front of your eyes. I thought something was special right from the get go instantly as I heard him, it was mostly his vo
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 10, 2017
Brooklyn Based Ruby Bones Release Jaw Dropping New Single "Heart of Darkness"
Brooklyn based indie trio Ruby Bones have just unveiled their scorching hot new single "Heart of Darkness" that premiered via Consequence of Sound last month. The song has a neat, sonic progression with a bevy of melodies that move at a fast and furious pace, but at just the right speed for you to take notice of the downright sexy instrumentation at hand. The band is comprised of Chris Nova, FC Spies, and James Janocha whom you may remember from his time in Twin Berlin, a Bos
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 9, 2017
Brooklyn's Own The Falling Birds Release New Single "Anything Worse" Ahead of 1/11 O&#
Brooklyn's own dynamic power duo The Falling Birds have released their brand new single titled "Anything Worse" off their new EP "What Is There To Talk About" out February 17th. Before that, the band will be stopping by O'Brien's in Allston this Wednesday Jan. 11th to expose their sound to a anxious and waiting crowd. The sound is old school rock and roll with the spirit and ingenue of The Black Keys established firmly within their grasp that sets them apart from the pack, an
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 26, 2016
Manic Pixi - Iron Heart
NYC based prog-punk collective Manic Pixi make their return with their brand new studio effort titled Iron Heart. The 10 track collection continues the musical progression of an enticing young act that is blurring the lines between genres, and creating a blend of music that is representative of their own individual influences and where they are in their musical careers that is beginning to intersect at a crossroads that is brimming with possibilities. We start things off with
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 5, 2016
Brooklyn Based Manic Pixi Return With Their Brand New Single "Newly Ordered World"
Brooklyn based alt-punkers Manic Pixi make their triumphant return with their brand new single that they premiered via Idobi late last week. The track sees the band taking a more serious turn with a fervent dose of pop-punk injected that breathes life into the entire musical foundation around them, and allows each individual musician to bring their own individual talents into the foray for everyone to take notice of. The band have some similarities to Paramore, but with a muc
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 1, 2016
Brooklyn's Own The Attic Ends Premiere Brand New Single "They'll All Say No"
Brooklyn based indie rockers The Attic Ends have just released their brand new single today titled, "They'll All Say No". The song has an upbeat, dance like atmosphere coupled with the band's articulate musicality that runs rampant the moment the song begins playing. Right when I heard it, I couldn't help but to dance uncontrollably in my seat, and really hints at the slight change of direction the band are taking this time around. The band have been featured on the site befo
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 29, 2016
Interview w/ Brooklyn Based Garage Soul Dreamboats Evolfo
Have an interview today w/ Brooklyn based garage sextet Evolfo. The guys are gearing up to hit the Mid East Upstairs later on tonight with Major and The Monbacks and Los Elk that will allow you cool off with some scorching tunes from a wide musical palette to choose from. I talked about the show last week in my preview, and I commented on how the guys have that certain edge to them and a harmonically charged persona that will make them the star attraction of the night, and on
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 22, 2016
Brooklyn Based Garage Soul Rockers Evolfo To Hit Up Middle East Next Wed. 6/29
From the mean streets of Brooklyn comes the diverse garage soul sounds of Evolfo, who will be playing at Mid East Upstairs next Wednesday 6/29. The guys have a sound similar to that of The Black Keys, but with an infusion of psychedelia that really hints at the band's musical diversity that is omnipresent every which way you turn. You can trace the band's origins to back at Berklee where they started out as a basement party act performing in the wee hours of the morning, all
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MusicBoxPete
- May 23, 2016
Brooklyn Based Lion In The Mane Unveil New Music Vid For "Echoes in Absence"
Brooklyn based alt rockers Lion In The Mane have just premiered their brand new music video for the song "Echoes in Absence", the title track off their latest EP. The inventive clip takes you on a first person point of view frame, with up and close shots of beer being poured into a pint glass, along with candid shots of the band members acting their goofy selves along with performance stills of the guys evoking their musical chemistry and camaraderie that is evident when you
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