THE BOXER REBELLION

Wednesday 28 September 2016 2016

Support: Drive Like MariaIf you're a fan of melodic guitar and dreamy indie rock, big chances you're familliar with 'The Boxer Rebellion'. "Diamonds" from Promises (2013) became a big hit. But you can't call this band "just another hype", since they formed in 2001 and released four strong studioalbums already. April 29 is their new, fifth album expected: 'Big Ideas'.

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Which is quite special for a band that initially had trouble finding a label. Without the intervention of radio stations or record labels, they still managed to reach a wide audience, because the songs were used in series like NCIS and Grey’s Anatomy, in video games like FIFA and the soundtrack of Batman. Well, we do understand why those songs were so popular: the old work sounds like bands like Editors, The Veils and British Sea Power. Their newer work has influences from bands like Coldplay and U2.

Many reviewers agree that this band sounds best at a stage. So close your eyes and enjoy.

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The formation, now consists of three core members, Bjorn Awouters, Nitzan Hoffmann & Bram van den Berg. The band transcends itself in the upcoming triptych ‘Creator, Preserver, Destroyer, which once again features a fine collection of quirky songs and guaranteed guitar violence.