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MusicBoxPete
- Oct 3, 2019
Leeds, UK Wolforna Warn Fans To "Better Watch Your Back" On New Single
Leeds, UK based Wolforna is back with their brand new single titled "Better Watch Your Back". The ominous sounding title is a bit misleading as the song is a pleasant, upbeat affair with gorgeous acoustic guitar melodies, and a warm inviting presence from the fellas that will make you feel right at ease from the song's beginning. The trio consists of Jack Crabtree on lead vocals and guitar, Adam Whittaker on vocals and guitar, and Alex Waite on guitar and bass. You may rememb
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 26, 2019
Hull, UK Based Indie Outfit The Hubbards Go A More Darker Road On New Single "Seven or Eleven&q
Hull, UK based indie quartet The Hubbards change their musical direction on their darker edged new track "Seven or Eleven". The song opens up with some downtempo rhythms prodding along at a snail's pace that allows the listener to really listen at depth to the musical tonality that has changed dramatically since their prior releases. If you're not familiar with the group, it consists of Reuben Driver, Alex Green, Ronan Burns, and Joe Orlowski. The guys were last featured on t
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 23, 2019
Interview w/ Yorkshire, UK Based Rock and Roller Hooby and the Yabbit
Give us your name and your roles in the band?
Hi, Ian Hawkins, Band leader, Song writer, Gig getter, PR department, Pilot, Goal Keeper.... Take us behind the formation of the group and how you all met?
Well at the minute I am the only standing member. The band evolved out of a cover band I was doing-Steely Dan, ZZ Top, and all sorts. Then I built a studio and started writing these songs some of which are on this release, then some friends of mine did get on board and we did
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 9, 2019
Interview w/ UK Based Cinematic Rock Duo Am I Dead Yet?
Give us your name and your roles in the band?
Noko: My name’s Noko and I’m largely responsibly for the guitar-playing, soundscape
and production of the Am I Dead Yet? operation. Take us behind the formation of the group and how you all met?
Mary and I have known each other for years and have shared many a rock’n’roll
stage with Apollo 440 in particular. We first met through our mutual friend Kark Leiker,
who was the bass player in my band Luxuria in the late ’80s. We firs
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 5, 2019
Leeds, UK Natives Wolforna Release Acoustic Tinged Debut Single "The Fleet"
From across the pond in Leeds, UK comes the laid back, acoustic vibe of Wolforna who have released their debut single to the world titled "The Fleet". The song has a nice balance of harmonic vocals, and an overall enjoyable feel to it that will really make you settle in and enjoy the British charm that the fellas exude on an almost constant, daily basis. The group consists of Jack Crabtree, Adam Whittaker, and Alex Waite. The guys have been making music together since they we
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 30, 2019
Leeds, UK Based Rockers Hazy Days Start Some "New Beginnings" On Latest Single
Leeds, UK based rock trio Hazy Days have turned some heads and opened up some eyes and ears on their recently released, brand new single titled "New Beginnings". The song has an easy going, straight forward style going for it, with brilliantly penned and heartfelt lyrics that grab out at you immediately and really make you begin to feel a sense of comfort and love towards these brilliantly talented lads. The band consists of Daniel McDonough on bass and lead vocals, Sean Moor
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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
- Apr 8, 2019
Macclesfield, UK Based Indie Rockers Cassia Washes Ashore In The U.S. w/ Debut LP "Replica"
Macclesfield, UK based indie outfit Cassia have made an indelible impression on U.S. listeners with the release of their debut effort, "Replica" that came out this past Friday. I've been riding high with these handsome lads over the last couple of years with their sun soaked rhythms and youthful charm making an indelible impression on me and countless listeners abroad, and are starting to become a hot commodity here in the States as well. What sets these guys apart is their a
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MusicBoxPete
- Mar 20, 2019
Bath, UK Based Luke De-Sciscio Invites Listeners Into His World On New LP "Good Bye Folk Boy&qu
From across the pond in Bath, UK comes the introspective singer-songwriter stylings of Luke De-Sciscio, who has just released his debut album titled, "Good Bye Folk Boy". Luke has a warm, inviting musical presence that invites listeners into his sanctuary full of beautiful melodies and a pristine voice that will warm your heart and make you fall in love with Luke upon first listen. It took a couple of listens for me to gravitate towards Luke, and what did it for me was his ov
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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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Joe Peterson
- Feb 4, 2019
Black Spring and Their New Single "Act My Age"
The stellar grunge pop band, Black Spring, now based in Brighton, released their blistering debut single
recently, "Act My Age". There is plenty of moody, fierce guitar riffs and edgy direction with this track.
This band has taken on what it is to be grunge and owned it. The band met at Canterbury College and collectively decided a move to Brighton would be the ultimate
place to launch a band, many bands have found a home there. Brighton provides the ideal place to
grow y
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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 25, 2018
Interview w/ Nottingham, UK Indie Funksters The Mocking Jays
Can't get enough of The Mocking Jays? Check out my interview with the Nottingham, UK indie funksters whom you may remember from my post the other day highlighting their brand new single "Edge of Your Knife". The lovely lads have a smoldering sex appeal, with undeniable talent that will definitely arouse some interest within yourself that you can't contain. The lovely lads sit down to talk about their beginnings, how the band formed, their early musical interests, their creati
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 23, 2018
Lovely Nottingham, UK Lads The Mocking Jays Want To Feel The "Edge of Your Knife" on New S
From Nottingham, United Kingdom comes the eclectic and sexy sounds of The Mocking Jays, who have just released their brand new single called "Edge of Your Knife". The group have an indie funk hybrid coupled with a pop sensibility that will make them jump right off the first musical page and note. The group consists of Jacob Smith on lead vocals, Sam Dorrington on drums and vocals, Alex Hather on bass and vocals, Lewis Hammond on lead guitar and vocals, and George Ramplin on r
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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
- Nov 15, 2017
Hull, UK's The Hubbards Return With 2nd Half of Double Single, "Easy Go"
Hull, UK indie rockers The Hubbards are back with their second half of their double single released a few months back, "Easy Go". The first part of the single "Body Confident" was a more upbeat affair, with dazzling rhythms and an upbeat perspective that put these guys on the radar right there and then. On the "Easy Go" single, the song is a more toned down, emotional experience where a different side of the group is unwrapped, and is a complete revelation to hear unfold righ
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MusicBoxPete
- Nov 9, 2017
Macclesfield, UK Based Cassia Stun Listeners w/ Tropical New Single "Out of Her Mind"
From across the pond in Macclesfield, UK comes the tropicalia infused sounds of Cassia, who have just unleashed onto listeners their escapist and utterly beautiful new single "Out of Her Mind". The lovely lads have been making this sparkling, pristine music for a few years now, and going back to their single "1000 Times Over" that was featured here on the site a couple of years back, the guys are clearly crafting their own path that is taking them to places they never before
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MusicBoxPete
- Nov 3, 2017
Brit Pop Trio The Len Price 3 Gear Up For The Release of New LP "Kentish Longtails"
Photo Credit: Paul Slattery Medway, UK's own The Len Price 3 are gearing up for the forthcoming release of their 5th studio album titled Kentish Longtails. The trio have a strong Brit-pop dynamic instilled within them, and it's having this said dynamic that really makes the group stand out from the start, and really brings about a bevy of excitement for the gents as well. I found these guys to be a real treat, as they have a real throwback element to their sound that really g
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