The Boxer Rebellion (band)
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The Boxer Rebellion at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Website | TheBoxerRebellion.com |
| Members | Nathan Nicholson Andrew Smith Adam Harrison Piers Hewitt |
| Past members | Todd Howe |
The Boxer Rebellion is an international indie band formed in London, United Kingdom in 2001, consisting of Tennessee-native Nathan Nicholson (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Englishmen Andrew Smith (lead guitar), Adam Harrison (bass guitar), and Piers Hewitt (drums). They have so far released an eponymous EP, five studio albums, Exits (2005), Union (2009), The Cold Still (2011), Promises (2013), and Ocean by Ocean (2016), as well as a compilation album, B-Sides & Rarities Collection, Vol. 1 & 2 (2012). The Boxer Rebellion's third studio album, The Cold Still (2011) was mixed and produced by Ethan Johns at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios. The album was released on iTunes on 1 February 2011 in the United States. It was released digitally on iTunes and physically in the UK, Europe, and around the world 7 February 2011, and in France 1 March 2011. The new album Ocean by Ocean was released on 29 April 2016.
In 2000, singer Nathan Nicholson left his hometown of Maryville, Tennessee after the death of his mother and moved to London. Nicholson connected with guitarist Todd Howe through an online posting for musicians that resulted in the creation of a firm friendship and the beginnings of a band.
They soon attracted the attention of drummer Piers Hewitt, who was just graduating from London Music School. Their first project was known as Slippermen. Rob Loflin, a friend of Nicholson's from Tennessee, played bass on early sessions before leaving the band to enter medical school and being replaced by current bassist Adam Harrison, who graduated from London Music School along with Hewitt. As Slippermen they produced a single and an EP, "Lens" and The Traveler respectively, but received limited commercial success.
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