With self-descriptions such as “bitter-sweet alternative rock with roots in both post-punk and ‘90s British guitar pop,” the quartet Dear Boy know exactly what sound they are going for - and execute with finesse. The group fled to London in fall 2011 for new perspective and musical inspiration and came… Read more...
The great migration to Austin, TX, for South by Southwest has begun! With the music showcases less than a week away, our new batch of Indie Spotlights focus on BMI’s Indie artists taking the trip down south, including Dear Boy, Wild Party, Cherub, Night Terrors of 1927, the Lonely Biscuits… Read more...
Every March, thousands of bands from around the world descend upon Austin, TX, for a sleepless week of showcases, hoping for their big break at SXSW. The annual BMI showcase at the festival has served as a launching pad for GRAMMY-winning performers such as Imagine Dragons and Macklemore & Ryan… Read more...
We’re not the only ones loving Dear Boy’s bitter-sweet alternative rock in 2013. Since being featured among our June Indie Spotlights and playing BMI’s Pick of the Month showcase at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, Dear Boy released their self-titled EP in September. Their impact on… Read more...
Get to know BMI’s up-and-coming Indie singer-songwriters, who are experimenting with fresh new sounds. This month’s picks include Caught A Ghost, The Ultimate Bearhug, Patrick Dethlefs, Radical Something, Dear Boy, Greta Gaines, and Hunting Club. bmi.com/indie Read more...
