The Boxtones Explained

The Boxtones
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Origin:Dubai, UAE (Members are from Scotland and Canada)
Genre:Rock
Years Active:2013–present
Label:Universal Music Group Middle East & North Africa
Current Members:
  • Gary Tierney – Guitar & lead vocals
  • Gill Tierney – Drums & backing vocals
  • Louise Peel – Lead vocals
  • Will Janssen – Keys, guitar & backing vocals
  • Patrick Thibault – Bass & backing vocals

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.[15]

On 25 February 2015, The Boxtones signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Middle East & North Africa (MENA).[16] [17] [18]

The Boxtones’ debut album Home was released on 25 November 2016 through Universal Music MENA. So far, singles "Against the Odds",[19] [20] “City of Mirrors” (featuring Dubai-based rapper Two-Tone),[21] “Home”[22] and “Do I Look Like Somebody You Could Love”[23] have been released, each with its own official music video.

In recent years, The Boxtones have performed alongside Liam Gallagher, Kaiser Chiefs, Blur, Florence & The Machine, Enrique Iglesias, Travis, Chemical Brothers, The Charlatans and The Temples. They were announced as the support for the Elton John concert that took place at the 13,500-capacity Dubai Autism Rocks Arena in January 2018, the same venue where they opened for Bryan Adams in March 2017.[24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30]

The band is endorsed by Shure and Vic Firth.

Awards and nominations

Discography

Albums

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Filoromo. Maura. The Up-and-Drumming Dubai Scene: Q&A with The Boxtones’ Gill Tierney. Tom Tom Magazine. 26 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Garratt. Rob. Boxtones in Dubai (review). Time Out Dubai. 26 February 2015.
  3. Web site: Rock legends Europe to perform live in Dubai. Ahlan!. 6 May 2015.
  4. Web site: Ikram. Anaam. Lots more top rock talent at Gulf Bike Week. Ahlan!. 6 May 2015.
  5. Web site: The Boxtones win Rolling Stone’s Street to Stage competition. The National. 26 February 2015.
  6. Web site: Saeed. Saeed. Rock music is alive and well in the UAE. The National. 6 May 2015.
  7. Web site: Tourish. Chanelle. Gulf Bike Week 2014. Time out Dubai. 6 May 2015.
  8. Web site: The Boxtones in the hot seat. Time out Dubai. 6 May 2015.
  9. Web site: The Boxtones in the hot seat. Time Out Abu Dhabi. 26 February 2015.
  10. Web site: Meet The Boxtones as the Dubai-based rock band release their debut album. What's on. 6 May 2015.
  11. Web site: Behind the Boxtones. Infusion. 6 May 2015.
  12. Web site: Dea. Sarah. The Boxtones and other acts at Gulf Bike Week. The National. 6 May 2015.
  13. Web site: Hamad. Marwa. Boxtones represent UAE in global competition. Gulf News. 26 February 2015.
  14. Web site: Local talent The Boxtones sign Universal record deal. What's on. 6 May 2015.
  15. Web site: Steadman . Lauren . Dubai band The Boxtones sign to record label Universal! . Ahlan! . 9 January 2016.
  16. Web site: Davey . Caitlyn . Growing stronger: Dubai band The Boxtones sign deal with Universal Studios. 7days in Dubai . 18 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150523141301/http://7daysindubai.com/growing-stronger-dubai-band-boxtones-sign-deal-universal-studios . 2015-05-23 . dead.
  17. Web site: Hamad . Marwa . Soundbites: The Boxtones Signed By Universal . Thomson Reuters Zawya . 17 March 2015.
  18. Web site: Garratt . Rob . Music going underground in the UAE . The National . 9 August 2017.
  19. Web site: Ayra. Kritika. PEOPLE: Against The Odds – The Boxtones have made it. Dubai Week. 5 September 2016.
  20. Web site: Hamad. Marwa. Dubai rockers The Boxtones go against the odds. 7 October 2016.
  21. Web site: Hamad. Marwa. Soundbites: New music from UAE artists to check out. 22 November 2016.
  22. Web site: The Boxtones release new album Home. Gulf News. 21 February 2017.
  23. Web site: Stephen. Phyllis. Scottish Group to back Elton John in 2017. The Edinburgh Reporter. 21 February 2017.
  24. Web site: Interview – NSE Talk to Gary Tierney from the powerful and melodic Dubai based rock/pop band The Boxtones.. New Sound Express. 21 February 2017.
  25. Web site: Houle. Isabelle. Inconnu au Québec, un bassiste de Saint-Jérôme est une rock star à Dubaï. Journal de Montréal. 21 February 2017.
  26. Web site: Houle. Isabelle. Inconnu au Québec, un bassiste de Saint-Jérôme est une rock star à Dubaï. Journal de Québec. 9 August 2017.
  27. Web site: Geddes. Jonathan. Rutherglen rock band picked to support Sir Elton John in Dubai. The Daily Record. 21 February 2017.
  28. Web site: We Love : The Boxtones. Infusion. 21 February 2017.
  29. Web site: Vyas. Sofia. 8 brilliant local bands you need to get to know. Time Out Dubai. 9 August 2017.
  30. Web site: Holtham. Alice. Party In The Park: Your best pictures…. Time Out Dubai. 15 November 2017.
  31. Web site: See Dubai’s Best Act at the Bar of the Year. Time Out Dubai. 9 August 2017.
  32. Web site: Skinner. Tim. The Boxtones return to Lock, Stock & Barrel. Time Out Dubai. 9 August 2017.
  33. Web site: Saundalkar. Aarti. Best Local Band_Act – The Boxtones – Hype Awards 2017-0765. What's on. 9 August 2017.
  34. Web site: Hype Awards 2015: Dubai’s best bars, clubs and nightlife. What's on. 6 May 2015.
  35. Web site: Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2015. Time out Dubai. 6 May 2015.
  36. Web site: Welcome to the Hot 100 2015. Ahlan!. 6 May 2015.
  37. Web site: Viranyi. Nathalie. Last chance to vote for the Ahlan! awards Dubai. Ahlan!. 6 May 2015.
  38. Web site: Hedley Hymers. Sarah. The UAE's best bands and singers. Ahlan!. 26 February 2015.
  39. Web site: Viranyi. Nathalie. Voting for the Ahlan! awards Dubai is now open. Ahlan!. 6 May 2015.

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