The Boxtones

The Boxtones is a Dubai-based rock band composed of Scottish and Canadian musicians.[1][2]

The Boxtones
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
OriginDubai, UAE (Members are from Scotland and Canada)
GenresRock
Years active2013–present
LabelsUniversal Music Group Middle East & North Africa
Websitewww.boxtonesband.com
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

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][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.[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]

The band is endorsed by Shure and Vic Firth.[24]

Awards and nominations
  • Best Dubai act at the Time out Dubai Nightlife Awards (2017, Winners)[31][32]
  • Best local band / act at the Hype magazine award (2017, Winners)[33]
  • Best local band / act at the Hype magazine award (2015, Winners)[34]
  • Best Dubai act at the Time out Dubai Nightlife Awards (2015, Nominee)[35]
  • Shortlisted as one of Ahlan! Hot100 (2015)[36]
  • Best local act at the Ahlan! magazine award (2014, Nominee)[37][38][39]
  • 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)[19]
  • City of Mirrors (2016)[21]
  • Home (2016)[22][24]

References
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  2. Garratt, Rob. "Boxtones in Dubai (review)". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
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  12. Dea, Sarah. "The Boxtones and other acts at Gulf Bike Week". The National. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  13. Hamad, Marwa. "Boxtones represent UAE in global competition". Gulf News. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
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  15. Steadman, Lauren. "Dubai band The Boxtones sign to record label Universal!". Ahlan!. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  16. Davey, Caitlyn. "Growing stronger: Dubai band The Boxtones sign deal with Universal Studios". 7days in Dubai. Archived from the original on 2015-05-23. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
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  19. Ayra, Kritika. "PEOPLE: Against The Odds – The Boxtones have made it". Dubai Week. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  20. Hamad, Marwa. "Dubai rockers The Boxtones go against the odds". Retrieved 7 October 2016.
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  23. Stephen, Phyllis. "Scottish Group to back Elton John in 2017". The Edinburgh Reporter. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
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  25. Houle, Isabelle. "Inconnu au Québec, un bassiste de Saint-Jérôme est une rock star à Dubaï". Journal de Montréal. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  26. Houle, Isabelle. "Inconnu au Québec, un bassiste de Saint-Jérôme est une rock star à Dubaï". Journal de Québec. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  27. Geddes, Jonathan. "Rutherglen rock band picked to support Sir Elton John in Dubai". The Daily Record. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  28. "We Love : The Boxtones". Infusion. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  29. Vyas, Sofia. "8 brilliant local bands you need to get to know". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  30. Holtham, Alice. "Party In The Park: Your best pictures…". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  31. "See Dubai's Best Act at the Bar of the Year". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  32. Skinner, Tim. "The Boxtones return to Lock, Stock & Barrel". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  33. Saundalkar, Aarti. "Best Local Band_Act – The Boxtones – Hype Awards 2017-0765". What's on. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  34. "Hype Awards 2015: Dubai's best bars, clubs and nightlife". What's on. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
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  36. "Welcome to the Hot 100 2015". Ahlan!. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
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