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- Oct 15, 2019
Boston/LA Based Dr. Nocko and Mr. Nicholas "Fall In Love Again" On Debut Single
Boston/LA based Dr. Nocko and Mr. Nicholas have released their debut single "Fall In Love Again". You may recognize the duo of Nick Aikens and Nico Renzulli from their time in the local indie outfit Jack Romanov, and they have since reunited to create this new musical hybrid that is strictly a pop based formula, with some aspects of their prior work embedded deep within their new material to give it a fresh and fleshed out new look. Having featured JRV's music and the members
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 28, 2019
Vancouver, BC's Benjii Veers Into More Pop Oriented Territory on New Single "BOA (Show Me Y
Vancouver, BC based Benjii is back with his brand new single out today called "BOA (Show Me You Love Me)". The follow up to his serene and dream laced debut single "California" finds Benjii venturing into a more pop paved landscape that shows off his diversity and abilities as a multi faceted artist. I was more than impressed with Benji's follow up single, and it shows that he is just getting started and has just scratched the surface of what he's musically capable of achievi
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 19, 2019
NH's Own Polydrive "Take It All" On Brand New Single Out Today
Manchester, NH based indie pop trio Polydrive have returned with their brand new single titled "Take It All". The follow up to the previously released track "Lovely" finds the group experimenting with a bevy of different sonic textures that show the band's versatility and ability to adapt to the ever changing musical climate. The track features a low-key, romantic backdrop with the group's trademark charm and charisma that works its magic immediately upon first contact. I was
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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
- Apr 26, 2019
Manchester, NH Indie Poppers Polydrive Are Just "Lovely" on New Single
From the Granite State in Manchester, NH comes the indie pop stylings of Polydrive, who have just released their brand new single today called "Lovely". The song is a dream laden paradise, with beautiful synth based melodies and hauntingly beautiful vocals that will melt your heart immediately upon impact, and make you fall in love with the gents almost immediately. The trio of Cam, Cole, and Lars are three extremely good looking and talented musicians who have stumbled upon
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 6, 2019
Swiss Based Duo Daens Releases Jawdropping Single "eighteleven"
From the mountainous region of Switzerland comes the exciting duo known as Daens who have released their spectacular new single titled "eighteleven". The group consists of Daniel Beltrametti on lead vocals and guitar, and Nico Hunziker on drums. The song is a quiet and emotional affair, with mellow acoustic guitar interludes and Daniel's comforting voice to guide you through the musical wilderness that is abound at your feet. There was a real spark when I listened to Daens fo
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 7, 2019
Boston Indies New Dakotas Buddying Up w/ Jesse Denaro & Sam Gelston For 1/22 O'Brien's S
Boston based indle folk-popsters New Dakotas are gearing up for a big show in a couple of weeks on 1/22 alongside Jesse Denaro and Sam Gelston at O'Brien's in the heart of Allston. New Dakotas have been featured on the site a couple of times before, most recently having interviewed the gents for my podcast last year where they were tremendous and energetic individuals who have a real passion for their craft, and how to improve themselves along the way. The group consists of A
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MusicBoxPete
- Dec 3, 2018
Boston's Pride And Joy Lick Neon Partnering w/ Dylan Rockoff For 12/10 Mid East Upstairs Show
Boston's own Lick Neon are gearing up for a big show next Monday, 12/10 when they grace the stage at The Mid East Upstairs in Cambridge alongside Dylan Rockoff, Emilia Ali, and @plainfacedgirl. Lick Neon are an incredible outfit who have a great sense of style, talent, and ability to go against the grain of what is expected of them with brilliant aplomb, and most evidently displayed on their most recent single "Slip", and on their brand new track released this past Friday "Sh
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 3, 2018
Vermonters The Essex Green Partnering w/ Dutch Tulips For Local Show Tonight @ Great Scott
Splitting their time between Vermont and Montana, The Essex Green are set for a big local show happening tonight at Great Scott alongside local up and comers Dutch Tulips. The Essex Green are making a big comeback with the release of their brand new album "Hardly Electronic", their first release in 12 years. The band have an innate, beautiful, and captivating indie pop blend that shows the harmonic spark that resonates so strongly within the mainframe of the group. This was m
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MusicBoxPete
- Oct 24, 2017
Boston Favs New Dakotas Don't Leave Fans "In The Dark" on New EP, Set for 10/26 Harvar
Photo Credit: Sam Rochelle Local Boston indie pop collective New Dakotas have unleashed onto listeners their brand new EP titled "In The Dark" about a week ago, and are gearing up to play a big show at Eliot Grille near Harvard University in Cambridge this Thur. 10/26 at 9pm in support of the new effort. The guys have been one of my favorite local acts in quite some time as they have a unique and clever way of injecting melody along with complete, unheralded sonic beauty that
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 8, 2017
Sheffield, UK's Bayonet "Just Want You" on New Single
Photo Credit: Shaun Baldwin Photography From across the pond in Sheffield, UK comes the "button bright indie-pop" as It's All Indie put it so ably from Bayonet and their brand new single "Just Want You". The band hits new waves of excellence with this downtempo number that goes in a markedly different direction than the band exuded on their previous singles released earlier this year. Hitting at a different musical angle shows the steps the lads are willing to take to further
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 11, 2017
Cincy Based Indie Poppers Telehope Have A "Remedy" For The End of Summer Blues
From the outskirts of Cincinnati, Ohio comes the indie pop stylings of Telehope and their brand new single released today called "Remedy". The collective have been making a name for themselves as of late with their immense and brightly polished positive vibes that are omnipresent throughout their music, and position themselves to make quite a musical evolution from where they were previously, to their current status as extraordinarily talented gentlemen looking to make a worl
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 5, 2017
Toronto's Own Wild Rivers Gearing Up For ONCE Ballroom Show in Somerville on 7/10
From our neighbors to the north in Toronto comes the indie popsters of Wild Rivers, who will be stopping by locally at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville on 7/10. The band are touring behind their fabulous new single "Do Right", that evokes the band's indie pop sensibilities quite well and gives the curious listener an idea of what they're all about. I was floored the moment I first heard them, and they seemed to have a strong musical connection of where their foundation lies and on
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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
- Apr 26, 2017
Interview w/ Sheffield UK Heartthrobs Bayonet
Photo Credit: Shaun Baldwin Bringing to you today an interview featuring Sheffield, UK based musical hunks Bayonet. You may have caught my post about them last week featuring their insatiable new single "Call Me When It's Over" that shows off the band's explosive indie pop sensibilities, and swooning British charm that works wonders on just about everyone they meet. Bassist Danny Higgins was nice enough to do an interview as we find out more about the beginnings of the group,
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 16, 2017
Spend Some Time w/ Cincy Based Indie Poppers Telehope
Have an interview all set to go featuring Cincinnati based indie pop outfit Telehope. You may have caught my post about them last week featuring their live vid of "Joy" that shows their high energy live sets that has large amounts of fans dedicated to watching the guys perfect their craft right in front of them. They really seem to be tapping into the collective consciousness of the youth, and are definitely geared to be making some headway this year and beyond. I got a chanc
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 13, 2017
San Fran Based Matt Reagan Is Going To "Let Things End" On New Single
San Francisco based singer songwriter Matt Reagan is crafting his own sound on his brilliant new single "Let Things End". You may also remember Matt from his other outfit 2AM Club that established his musical framework, now Matt is feeling the brimming confidence to step out on his own and into his musical comfort zone that sees him expanding greatly on the indie pop sound that has seemed to define who he is both as an individual and as a musician. It didn't take me long for
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 6, 2017
Cincinnati's Own Telehope Bring Unparallelled "Joy" To Fans In Delightful Music Vid
Cincinnati, OH based indie pop collective Telehope bring an infectious and energetic style to music in their brand new live video for the song "Joy". The piano driven melodies and inspiring lyricism will definitely drive you mad as these five young bucks deliver a potent mixture of energy and charisma to an eager crowd waiting in the winds. When I hear their music for the first time, it reminds me of their local heroes Walk The Moon who have achieved stardom all on their own,
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MusicBoxPete
- Oct 31, 2016
Hollywood's Own Smoke Season Release Hypnotic Cover of Talking Heads "Psycho Killer"
Hollywood based musical duo Smoke Season have a indelible musical nugget for you on this Halloween with their extraordinary cover of Talking Heads "Psycho Killer". The clip features the duo of Gabrielle Wortman and Jason Rosen set against a beautiful black and white format that enhances the content greatly, and sets the mood just right for the clip to follow. Their electro tinged version of the 80's indie classic sets the tone right for the ominous lyricism of the song, and f
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