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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
- 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
- Apr 19, 2019
Manchester, UK Indies Delights Put Listeners In A "Daydream" on New Single
Manchester, UK based indie rockers Delights are getting you ready for the warmer weather on the way with their brand new single titled "Daydream". The song is a hypnotizing, ecstatic track with bursting melodies and a carefree attitude exhibited by the lads that really makes you appreciate the depth of talent they have flowing through them. The guys have been featured on the site a couple of times before, and I drew comparisons to Vampire Weekend but with their own unique ide
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 8, 2019
Manchester, UK's The Slow Show Are Just A "Sharp Scratch" On The Surface With New Sing
Manchester, UK based indie outfit The Slow Show are back with their first new track in over a year called "Sharp Scratch". The song is a very personal one for frontman Rob Goodwin, who stated that "This song was written during a period of chronic pain and ill health. Whilst not explicit, it deals with the precarious nature of our health and the associated anxiety, hope, and despair." All musicians go through troubling times that sometimes make it difficult to conjure up lyric
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MusicBoxPete
- Nov 12, 2018
Manchester, UK Indies Delights Put On Their "Sun Visor" On Brand New Single
Manchester, UK based indie quartet Delights have returned with their charming new single "Sun Visor". You may remember the lovely lads from my post about them a month ago highlighting their single "Jungle". On this new one, the band take a more downtempo approach that accentuates the band's creative resolve and musical bond that is getting stronger as we speak. Adam, Ben S., Ben K., and Leo have crafted a harmonic bliss on this new track that is impossible to ignore, and make
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 14, 2018
Manchester, UK's Delights Take You Into The "Jungle" On New Single
Manchester, UK indie rockers Delights have just released their brand new single just today called "Jungle". The song has a easy going, relaxed vibe to it that will make you feel at ease right upon the first note. The band consists of Adam Maxwell, Ben Squires, Ben Kirkland, and Leo Willis. Each of the lads contribute a great deal to the makeup of the band, and they each have a rhythmic progression that fully realizes itself in what you hear on this tune. I was really impresse
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 9, 2018
Manchester, UK's A Band Called Jack Stun Listeners on New Single "Voices"
Manchester, UK's own A Band Called Jack wow listeners on their brand new single titled "Voices". The song is a throwback to early 80's Brit rock, but with the group's own sophistication and musical identity to forge upon. I was enthralled from the first note, and I saw a great deal of potential and musical depth that the band were on the cusp of achieving. I featured these guys on the site last year, and I remarked at how this wouldn't be the last time the guys would be featu
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MusicBoxPete
- May 26, 2017
Manchester, UK's A Band Called Jack Don't Give In On New Single "Kiss Me'
Manchester, UK based folk outfit A Band Called Jack have released their stunning new single titled "Kiss Me". The pure, unadulterated melodies will bring some color to your life and enrich the surrounding musical foundation of your life also. The group derive their influences from local contemporaries like Mumford & Sons to create a stunning musical backdrop that is reflective of their surroundings and proud British heritage where you really begin to derive a sense of their p
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 20, 2017
Manchester's Ist Ist Bring Their Alt Rock Vibe On New Single "Strangers"
From the outskirts of Manchester, UK comes the alt influenced sounds of Ist Ist, who have just dropped their brand new single called "Strangers". The band have a straightforward, easily accessible alt-rock vibe with them, similar to the likes of Interpol with their dark tinged alt rock and soaring musical melodies creating for an interesting and well put together musical mixture here. I found these guys to have a strong musical cohesion to them, and they really seem to have a
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 6, 2017
Discover The Beauty and Magic of Stockport, UK Based Indies Blossoms
If you haven't immersed yourself in the beauty and passion of the Manchester, UK based indie five piece Blossoms just yet, you're completely missing out on some of the most majestic and potent indie rock currently out there today. Formed back in 2013, members Tom Ogden, Charlie Salt, Josh Dewhurst, Joe Donovan & Myles Kellock met each other through their shared affection for the same bands, and learned how to find a balance when it came to finding spots to jam and rehearse, f
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 3, 2016
Stoke, UK's Delamere To Release Debut LP 8/19, Tour Itinerary Released Along w/ New Single
Stoke, UK based indie outfit Delamere are gearing up to release their self titled, debut album out August 19th and have released an itinerary of tour dates in the process that might involve a trip over to the UK to see what all the fuss is about! If you're not familiar with Delamere, you will be in due time as they're creating some of the most potent, cutting edge music out there today with their riveting stage presence, potent melodies, and rock solid compositions all around
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 19, 2016
Manchester, NH Based Rockers Dive Team Kicking Off Mini Tour This Weekend @ Sammy's Patio
Based out fo the confines of the Granite State in Manchester, we have the comforting and inviting sounds of post hardcore upstarts Dive Team, who will be kicking off a New England mini tour that gets underway tonight at Sammy's Patio in Revere. The fellas have been hitting the pavement hard as of late, exposing their hypnotically melodic sound to a riveting audience that has been devouring them up, and can't get enough material they're constantly churning out. Even if you don
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 25, 2015
Manchester, UK Based Delamere Release Latest Single "Heart"
Based from over in Manchester, UK Delamere have arrived on the U.S. musical radar with their latest single titled "Heart". The band has a textured, layered approach with highly evident indie influences hitting at you immediately upon first listen, and brings to mind influences from another fellow U.K. indie band Alexander that were featured here on the site mulitple times a few years back. James Fitchford and Ash Egerton add a formidable one two punch with their rapturing voc
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 1, 2015
Best Years - Drop Out EP
Manchester, UK based Best Years have just released their all new, sophomore EP titled Drop Out. The immensely talented pop-punk band are gearing up to make their landing on American shores with this offering that brings the spirit and enthusiasm of their youth front and center, and seeks to bring about an excitement back to the genre not seen in quite awhile. We start things off with "Built To Last", a fast paced jam that starts things out with an intense, frenetic drum beat
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 3, 2015
Interview w/ Manchester, UK's Best Years
Starting off your week with an interview from directly across the pond with Manchester, UK based pop-punk sensations Best Years. The lovely lads have been making some noise as of late, with their new music video for "Overrated" starting to turn heads left and right with the Brits strutting their stuff all while performing in just their underwear which definitely illicits a few positive responses from all over with their handsome bods. The amazingly nice chaps were gracious en
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 17, 2015
Manchester, UK Pop-Punk Sensations Best Years Drop Nudity Filled Vid for "Overrated"
Manchester, UK pop-punk sensations Best Years have just released their seriously awesome vid for the song "Overrated". The song itself is instant perfection, but the vid itself is something to behold with the band dressed in various getups, performing in a gym, and strutting their stuff all while performing in their underwear showing off some delightful skin that may provide some arousal for you if you're into that sort of thing and on the hunt for some hot bods. The band are
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