Norwalk, CT based jam band Goose are gearing up for a big local, sold out show happening next Saturday 10/19 at Sonia. If these guys aren't on your radar yet, you should probably give them a listen as they definitely have a jam band aspect to them, with hints of reggae, blues, and jazz that may cause some involuntary booty shaking on the floor while experiencing them in concert. The group consists of Peter Anspach on guitar, keys, and vocals, Ben Atkind on drums, Rick Mitarot

Based out of Stonington, CT comes the singer-songwriter vibes of Jesse Terry, who will be playing Club Passim in Harvard Square, Cambridge tomorrow night 8/16. Jesse is touring on the heels of his brand new single "Woken The Wildflowers" off his forthcoming album Stargazer. When you listen to Jesse for the first time, you're immediately entranced by his musical presence that is equal parts comforting and riveting. I definitely found a quite calm and peace when I listened to J

Fresh out of the confines of Naugatuck, CT comes the inviting alt rock vibe of A Will Away, who will be stopping by The Sinclair in Harvard Sq. Cambridge tomorrow 7/18. The band is starting to make headway and crack a dent with their blend of alt rock that is not quite emo and not quite pop-punk, but hits at that sweet spot in between that makes it all the more worthwhile and fulfilling when you listen to their music in full. Their video for the song "Here Again" definitely b

From South Windsor, CT comes the alt-indie rock vibe of Bonsai Trees, whom just released their brand new song just today called "You Owe Me". The duo of James MacPherson and Nick Sokol make for a dynamic duo who bring with them their musical wisdom and immense talents to the forefront that explode right at the outset, and make you want to listen to everything they've put out to this point. On their new track, the band cut even deeper than they have on their prior material fro

Photo Credit: Megan K. Smith Connecticut based Jonathan Something creates a musical smorgasbord of delights on his brand new single titled "A Fan". This song is mostly designed within the vein of baroque styled pop rock with a multi instrumented mindset that is difficult to pick up certain genres he's trying to emulate, and that's the overall point at what he's attempting to do as he's crafting his own genre that is a bold and courageous effort that results in the eloquent ma

Bridgeport, CT based Lines West are making a dent in listener's playlists with their brand new single titled "Live It Down". The group's mus

“Drowner,” the new album from Twin Berlin, is an aggressive and honest 10-song collection with extremely apparent classic influences. By “classic influences,” I basically just mean Nirvana. Cobain’s growl has a new channel in Matt Lopez’s dirty and emotional vocals, and his skill at basic pop songwriting, hidden under heaps of overdrive and attitude, is equally evident in Twin Berlin’s songs. Opening track “Stay Clean” shows the influence within about four seconds, with a rif

Torrington, CT based garage rockers Twin Berlin are back on the scene with their just completed, brand new studio album titled 'Drowner", and have just unveiled the lineup for their all star release show set for PA's Lounge on 10/23. These guys have been nothing short of stellar in their musical time on this earth, seeing them in concert the last couple of times has always been a raucous affair, usually resulting in articles of clothing being shed, and lots of drinking and ga

Closing out the week with an interview w/ NYC based indie R&B collective called The Rooks. The guys have been making the rounds touring throughout the Northeast exposing their smooth and sleek sound to a captive and waiting audience who is curious as to what the sound will bring them, especially those that are checking out the band for the first time. The guys were nice enough to sit down before their show last Friday at Copperfield's to talk about the group's early beginning

Photo Credit: Charlotte Christopher Based out of NYC, indie soul rockers The Rooks are set to play to a packed house this coming Saturday when they take on Copperfield's, just steps away from Fenway Park. The group just put out their brand new EP titled "Wires" late last month, and will be criscrossing the country playing venues near and far, and adding a whole slew of fans to their ever growing arsenal. Known for their eclectic and immensely entertaining live sets, the band

New Haven, CT based indie rock outfit The Foresters have arrived with their all new studio release titled Sun Songs. The 8 song collection is a deep, raw collection of tunes that show the bands' progression into young adults and into a collective that is capable of transmitting their emotional output to an open and willing audience. We start things off with "Everything Is Temporary", a straightforward, no frills rocker that shows off the band's dynamic, welcoming you with the

Connecticut based pop-punk outfit Mission Transmission will be spending some time near the friendly confines of Fenway tonight when they play a show right near the Green Monster at Copperfield's. The guys have an explosively melodic pop-punk sound that will definitely arouse your musical senses, and coupled with the guys lavish stage presence filled with lights and smoke machines, these guys pull out all the stops and leave no stone unturned. I saw these guys in action last y

Based out of Torrington, CT but widely considered a Boston band proud and true, Twin Berlin are back with their brand new track titled "Nate's Volvo". It's the first single from their forthcoming studio release Drowner that will see the light of day sometime later on this year. The guys have remained largely quiet over the past year, holding up in their studio laying down some killer tracks that evoke the band's lo-fi, distorted garage rock sound that has gotten them instant

New Haven, CT based indie rockers The Foresters are gearing for the release of their full-length debut album 'Sun Songs' with the release of their brand new single "Machines". The song has a peppy, upbeat vibe with infectious guitar licks and frontman Evan Nork's incredible vocals bringing a world of musical delights and indelible energy right to your ears. These guys have been mainstays on the site ever since having first featured them a few years ago, and they have grown in

Kicking off the week of Artist Spotlight with a look at Trumbull, CT's own Cheem! The band consists of Josh Pavel on guitar and vocals, Skye Holden on guitar and vocals, RJ Briggs on bass, and Gabe Weitzman on drums. The band have a raw, energetic blend of pop-punk that sounds like it was made in a garage, just like the old days back in the early 00's when pop-punk bands were coming out of the woodwork and crafting sonically cohesive jams that really spoke to the youth of the

The product of Wesleyan University in CT known as Grand Cousin have released their long sought after, self-titled EP. The release marks the final release for the group as they recently announced they're going their separate ways after 4 years together. The band has a tremendous, indie leaning sound that is quirky and vivacious, and speaks to mind about the collective wisdom and talent of everyone in the group that is apparent as soon as you begin listening to them. We start t

Have an exclusive sit down chat today with three of CT's hottest musical commodities, Twin Berlin! The guys have left an indelible impression on me as of late, and absolutely tore to shreds The Middle East Downstairs a couple of weeks ago which I had the pleasure of attending and interacting with some of the members afterwards. Lead vocalist and guitarist Matt Lopez was nice enough to take some time out to talk to MusicBoxPete about the group's beginnings, their most recent e

Have an exclusive interview today with Hartford, CT based pop-punk outfit Mission Transmission. The band have been making a name for themselves with their exquisite live sets and heavy slanted guitar riffs that give them a two-pronged effect that is unlike anything else currenly out there, and really makes them pop and sizzle right out of the gate. I saw these guys in concert a couple of months ago at PA's lounge, and their live set really made me swoon and appreciate these g

Artist Spotlight is back with a feature on Connecticut garage punkers Twin Berlin. The band consists of Matt Lopez on vocals and guitar, James Janocha on drums, and Sean O'Neil on bass. The band has a sloppy, grimy, down and dirty blend of rock that echoes the sounds of The Strokes, Ramones, and Nirvana all rolled into one with an unadulterated, take charge musical philosophy that has them blasting all of their musical energy on stage like nobody's business. I had the honor a

Darien, CT native Sarah McGowan just put out her latest single titled "Willamsburg Boy". The track is a blended folk-rock creation with subtle harmonies and Sarah's delicate and pasisonate voice weaving wonders through the musical waters, and alludes for those tuning in to get a better sense and understanding of what her musical blueprint is like. What I enjoyed the most about Sarah was her confidence she displayed, and thinking outside of the box that exemplifies her creativ