The Boxer Rebellion - Whelans February 10th - Why You Must Be There

The Boxer Rebellion, a transatlantic musical merger who, for 10 years plus have been turning heads, by throwing the rulebook out the window and delivering alternative rock that oozes the blood sweat and tears that the band have pumped into it. Ticket's for the London formed foursome's Whelans' show on February 10th are available through Ticketmaster here. Until then...here's 11 reasons why you must be there!!

1. Because they are unsigned and proud to be so..

2. Because their song Diamonds was on every playlist I put together post April 2013...

3. Because if you like The National, British Sea Power and Editors they'll be right up your alley

4. Because.......

their 2011 album The Cold Still was produced by Ethan John who's CV includes working with; Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne, Tom Jones, Kaiser Chiefs, Rufus Wainwright, Crowded House, The Vaccines, Laura Marling, The Staves, and Crosby, Stills and Nash.

5. Because......

The Boxer Rebellion's songs have been featured in a number of television episodes, commercials, and films, including NCIS, Fox's Human Target, USA Network's Royal Pains and toughest of all WWE Raw.

6. Because they appear in the 2010 film Going the Distance starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long...

7. Because this track was written specifically for the Movies finale

8. Because lead guitarist Todd Howe is a massive Frank Zappa fan...

9. Because their name suggests they like to sort shit out with their fists...like real men.

10. Because “This band can alter your life,” according to the NME

11. Because here's over 30 minutes of music on their Soundcloud sampler....YAYYY

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