From the small town of Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina comes the pure and passionate country sounds of Jayson Arendt who released his latest single "California Sober" just last week. Jayson has been gaining clout in the sports world currently playing for the Texas Tailgaters in the Banana Ball league. On top of that he also made an appearance on American Idol in the audition round, where he eventually made it to Hollywood before being eliminated early. What sets Jayson apart is his impeccable...

From the Granite State in Newmarket, NH comes the soothing indie folk vibe of Sneaky Miles, who released their brand new single last Friday called "Chapel Door". The song is a crisp, inviting tune with the band's hallmark rhythms and harmonic instrumentation that works well in tandem with the abundance of musical talent that is ever so present in the group. I've been close friends with the group for a few years now, especially the original trio of Kevin O'Brien, Jake Gagne, and Patrick...

The mercury is rising and the beads of sweat are forming, and the only thing that means around here is the return of MusicBoxPete's annual Bands of Summer shirtless photo special. A yearly fixture on the site, this year's special is loaded with photos galore of shirtless musicians more than willing to show off their bodies to an adoring crowd, and provides a way for artists to show a different side of their personality to their audience. It also gives fans a new appreciation for the artist...