HOARSEBOX are…
Four guys from varying backgrounds (Peruvian / Indonesian amongst them), and are essentially Dublin guys with an international outlook. The band combines artful instrumentation with extraordinary four-part vocal harmonies, bucket loads of energy and insatiably upbeat melodies.
In the last six months things have really taken off for Hoarsebox. The band embarked on two highly successful US mini-tours promoting their 2008 EP Cuckooland, selling out well-known club circuit venues in New York such as Arlene’s Grocery and the Mercury Lounge. As an indicator of how sought-after the band are now becoming, Hoarsebox were also featured as Artist to Watch by Clear Channel (the world largest radio station owner) on their global website for the entire month of April 2009.
Following the industry scrum that emerged for the band this year, plans were finalized this Autumn with world renowned producer Dennis Herring to work with Hoarsebox on their debut album scheduled for release in Spring 2010. Herring, who has produced seminal albums from bands such as Modest Mouse, The Hives, Counting Crowes to solo artists such as Elvis Costello, works from his studio in Mississippi where the band have already begun working with him on pre-production and where recording itself for the album will commence in February 2010.
In addition to their activity in the US, this Autumn also saw Hoarsebox record two new singles with well-known Irish producer Ken McHugh (of Autamata fame) which are currently being released as a Double A-side to fans online.
Well known for their creative approach in reaching out to fans, 2009 also saw Hoarsebox become the first music act to avail of digital media and internet company DV4’s new iPhone application, ‘Band in the Hand.’ The application, which is available as a free download to iPhone users, is aimed at helping Hoarsebox keep in touch with their fans. Currently, the app includes Hoarsebox news, songs, biographies and videos, and includes features such as ‘Ask The Band’, which allows fans to send questions directly to the band. These questions are then answered by the band in a weekly video which is released via the application.
The band’s new singles Work Party and Inside Out are now available online.
• “Infectious, feel-good music and sublime vocal harmonies are the order of the day courtesy of Hoarsebox and their debut EP Cuckooland” — Life Times Review, March 2009
• “Hoarsebox have hit the nail on the head with their Cuckooland EP. Five gleeful songs that don’t try to beat a smile onto your face. It just happens. It’s sunny Saturday morning music. The inclusion of all four members on vocals is superb in making each tune sound fresh” – Drop D Music Journal, March 2009
• “One of Ireland’s most interesting live acts” – The Irish Star, November 2008
• “The boppy b-side, ‘Do it to the Letter’ solidifies the band’s winning formula. The choral vocals combined with punchy guitar and piano will have you tapping, clapping and singing along all night” – State Magazine Ireland, July 2008
www.myspace.com/hoarsebox AND www.hoarsebox.com
Contact Brian Scally or Ciaran Conroy at Milestone Management @ + 353 1 230 3880
Email brian@milestonemanagement.ie OR ciaran@milestonemanagement.ie
