The Boxtones
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The Boxtones during their performance at Yasalam Beats on the Beach, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 21 November 2014. From left to right: Gary Tierney, Gill Tierney, Louise Peel, Patrick Thibault and Will Janssen | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dubai, UAE (Members are from Scotland and Canada) |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group Middle East & North Africa |
| Website |
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The Boxtones is a Dubai-based rock band composed of Scottish and Canadian musicians.[1][2]
In September 2013 the band won the Rolling Stone ‘Street to stage’ competition[3][4][5][6] and in January 2014, released their first album, In the Pockets of Clowns[7][8][9][10][11][12] from which the two singles 'After All is Said and Done" and 'UFO' were released.[13] In April 2014 the band won the regional heat of Hard Rock Cafe's 'Hard Rock Rising' competition.[14]
Throughout 2014 and 2015, the band played at a few high-profile concerts that saw them perform alongside numerous international superstars such as Pharrell Williams, The Who, Stereophonics, Lily Allen, Jason Derulo, The Parlotones, Richard Ashcroft, Razorlight, The Ting Tings and 80’s music icons Europe .[3][12][15]
On 25 February 2015, The Boxtones signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Middle East & North Africa.[15][16][17]
The Boxtones’ upcoming debut album "Home" is due for release in November 2016 through Universal Music MENA. The first single "Against the Odds" was released on September 2, 2016 along with the official music video.[18][19]
On October 20, 2016, the second single “City of Mirrors” made its debut. Featuring Dubai-based rapper Two-Tone, the track was also accompanied by an official music video.[20]
Awards and nominations
- Best local band / act at the Hype magazine award (2015, Winners)[21]
- Best Dubai act at the Time out Dubai Nightlife Awards (2015, Nominee)[22]
- Shorlisted as one of Ahlan! Hot100 (2015)[23]
- Best local act at the Ahlan! magazine award (2014, Nominee)[24][25][26]
- Best local band / act at the Hype magazine award (2014, Nominee)[10]
Discography
Albums
Singles
- After All Is Said and Done (2014)[13]
- U.F.O. (2014)[13]
- Against The Odds (2016)[18]
- City of Mirrors (2016)[20]
References
- ↑ Filoromo, Maura. "The Up-and-Drumming Dubai Scene: Q&A with The Boxtones' Gill Tierney". Tom Tom Magazine. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ Garratt, Rob. "Boxtones in Dubai (review)". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- 1 2 "Rock legends Europe to perform live in Dubai". Ahlan!. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ↑ Ikram, Anaam. "Lots more top rock talent at Gulf Bike Week". Ahlan!. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ↑ "The Boxtones win Rolling Stone's Street to Stage competition". The National. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ Saeed, Saeed. "Rock music is alive and well in the UAE". The National. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- 1 2 Tourish, Chanelle. "Gulf Bike Week 2014". Time out Dubai. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- 1 2 "The Boxtones in the hot seat". Time out Dubai. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- 1 2 "The Boxtones in the hot seat". Time Out Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Meet The Boxtones as the Dubai-based rock band release their debut album". What's on. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- 1 2 "Behind the Boxtones". Infusion. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 Dea, Sarah. "The Boxtones and other acts at Gulf Bike Week". The National. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 Hamad, Marwa. "Boxtones represent UAE in global competition". Gulf News. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ "Local talent The Boxtones sign Universal record deal". What's on. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- 1 2 Steadman, Lauren. "Dubai band The Boxtones sign to record label Universal!". Ahlan!. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ Davey, Caitlyn. "Growing stronger: Dubai band The Boxtones sign deal with Universal Studios". 7days in Dubai. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ↑ Hamad, Marwa. "Soundbites: The Boxtones Signed By Universal". Thomson Reuters Zawya. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- 1 2 Ayra, Kritika. "PEOPLE: Against The Odds – The Boxtones have made it". Dubai Week. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- 1 2 Hamad, Marwa. "Dubai rockers The Boxtones go against the odds". Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- 1 2 Hamad, Marwa. "Soundbites: New music from UAE artists to check out". Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ↑ "Hype Awards 2015: Dubai's best bars, clubs and nightlife". What's on. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ↑ "Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2015". Time out Dubai. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ↑ "Welcome to the Hot 100 2015". Ahlan!. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ↑ Viranyi, Nathalie. "Last chance to vote for the Ahlan! awards Dubai". Ahlan!. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ↑ Hedley Hymers, Sarah. "The UAE's best bands and singers". Ahlan!. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ Viranyi, Nathalie. "Voting for the Ahlan! awards Dubai is now open". Ahlan!. Retrieved 6 May 2015.