It's hard to believe that today marks 10 years since I first embarked on this journey called MusicBoxPete, and it has most certainly changed my life for the better. Never had I imagined that this music blog would become a big part of my life and introduce me to so many talented bands, many of whom I've become close friends with. What started out as MusicBoxPete was merely just a platform for me to do album reviews. From there, I realized that I could do so much more with the

Today is a proud moment and the next step in the evolution of MusicBoxPete, as I'm proud to announce today the first ever crowdfunding campaign for the site on GoFundMe. This is an endeavor that I thought about for some time now, and now seems like a better time than any to bring this campaign to the forefront! Since launching the site back in November 2009, my main dream and goal was to at some point in time, find a way to somehow make a living out of doing this site. More r

It was a close, thrilling battle but Western Education have pulled it off and are MusicBoxPete's 2016 Artist of the Year, decided on by you the readers! The band based out of Lowell have been delighting listeners the last couple of years, and have made a big return this year with their brand new LP "Restless Dreams" that continues the band's sonic odyssey of synth based rhythms conjured upon a strong musical foundation of guitars and bass lines that give the songs a cohesive,

Proud to announce this morning the nominees for MusicBoxPete's 2016 Artist of The Year! There have be so many acts to choose from, so I had to rack my brain to whittle down the list to 3 bands that went above and beyond this past year, and were omnipresent throughout the local scene playing shows that elevated their band to new heights of greatness never seen before. It was a tough decision to limit it to only 3, but nevertheless here are my nominees for MusicBoxPete's Artist

Proud to announce this morning that MusicBoxPete will be returning to the pop-punk mecca that is Vans Warped Tour at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield on July 13th for the annual pilgrimage where punk rock and madness collide all into one! I made my first trek there last year, and it was a thrilling experience where I got to interview scores of acts, and got the chance to see plenty of up and coming bands that are destined to accomplish big things in the future. This is a must

Spring Break is a time of year where college students take a week long voyage to exotic locales, partaking in the warmth and basking in the glory of sun soaked beaches. Here at MusicBoxPete, it's a time for musicians to let loose, have a little fun, and expose some skin in my 2nd rendition of the "Bands of Spring Break" photo special. Started last year as a extension to the already popular "Bands of Summer" spread, this edition features musicians taking their shirts off in a

Proud to reveal today the 3 nominees for MusicBoxPete's Artist of the Year award! There have been tons of local acts featured here on the site over the past year that are all deserving of the award, but there can only be one winner and it's all up to you, my fellow readers to decide who the winner of this prestigious award will be. The 3 nominees that I've chosen all displayed the true characteristics of what a great local band is, and have made huge dents and waves in the lo

You probably saw the full announcement last week, but MusicBoxPete is so excited to announce that we're teaming up with Bishop and Rook, Disposable America, and Boston Scene Party to bring you a night of music you won't forget, all taking place on 9/14 at Charlie's Kitchen located right in the heart of Harvard Square. We're so proud to bring you 3 bands that we all feel super passionate about, and gives you some insight as to the groups that are making waves in the local musi

With the scorching heat on the way, only one thing can provide relief and that's some musicians showing off some skin. Have no fear, as MusicBoxPete's "Bands of Summer" photo special is back again, and is looking for an all new crop of half-naked musicians looking to make themselves known to the viewing audience. I started this photo special last summer, and it has become extremely popular and very well received for having musicians show off a fun and jovial side of the band,

It's official! MusicBoxPete will be making the rounds at this year's Vans Warped Tour that will be stopping by the Xfinity Center in Mansfield on July 14th. Get ready for what is sure to be a sweaty and fun filled affair with loads of pop-punk and other assorted acts to entertain the masses, and a bevy of activities to appease those looking for a little excitement and adventure as well. This will be my first time attending the Warped Tour, and I couldn't be more stoked and th

Today, November 18th marks the official 5 year Anniversary of when I first launched MusicBoxPete. Such a watershed moment for the site, and I just want to extend a heartfelt gratitude to everyone for all their support of the site over the years, and for all the well wishes on this momentous occassion! To help kick off this celebration, a couple of artists that have been featured on the site offered up some testimonials describing how the site has gotten them noticed on the lo

To all my readers, It's hard to believe it's been 5 years since I launched MusicBoxPete on my old Blogspot page which has in turn completely changed my life for the better. It has given me the opportunity to interact with countless musical artists from the Boston area and all across the country to serve as a beacon for the independent world who can't obtain exposure anywhere else. I'm proud to represent the simple musician who thinks in their own frame of mind and does everyt

Proud to reveal the track listing today for my soon to be released 4th Bandcamp compilation titled "Singer Songwriter Showcase". The 10 track collection presents the finest up and coming singer songwriter acts from all across the country that gives each individual a chance to get thsmselves noticed for first time listeners, and also allows each act to be familiar with one another as well and learm something from each act and apply it to their own musical career. Here is the t

Wheels are in motion for MusicBoxPete 5 year anniversary, coming up this Tuesday, November 18th! A whole week of special features are planned including some trips down memory lane where we'll look back on the site's evolution from back in 2009 to its current, polished form today. Here is the schedule of events planned for throughout the week: Testimonials from artists previously featured on the site detailing how the site has helped get their act noticed and exposed their mus

MusicBoxPete is celebrating its 5th year of existence and to commemorate this special milestone, I'll be throwing a special bash to celebrate the history of the site and all the musicians it has helped to break that have gone on to achieve notable success throughout the Boston area. For the entire week of November 18th (the actual launch date of the site) we'll be taking a trip down memory lane where we'll look back on the journey this site has taken from its beginnings in Bl