The Boleys

Best New Local Act
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Stegall: The Boleys

Toland: Meet Your Death

Webster: Très Oui - Austin Chronicle

We don't often post live recordings, but this is some live-played raucous ass shit worth hearing y'all. The Boleys submitted to us as psych rock, and some of their other tracks fit that bill a bit closer, but what we're hearing on the particular track we're presenting you today is some fine, fucking hard post-hardcore/post-punk noisy freak out guitar music. It's really a banner season right now for hard music in Austin, with acts like Carl Sagan's Skate Shoes, Popper Burns, Super Thief, Sailor Poon and more making it clear that this isn't just an indiefolk, pretty psych city, and it looks like we've got one more very talented trio to add to that ever-growing, ever-distorted roster with The Boleys.

In standout track “Learning” from their recently released live DaveTV.org recordings thick, thudding bass and snappy post-hardcore snare drive a diabolical pace that is matched and even exceeded in ferocity by lead shrieker Ethan Boley's maniacal questioning self-aware (and self-deprecating) nihilistic vocals that remind me of Slint, if Slint went more with a punk structure. Raw, fierce emotion buzzes and thrashes in “Learning” just as the guitars do, and it all comes together for a very fresh and fiery take on the ole noise music thing, and we fucking love it. Oh, and if this trio weren't interesting enough, they're all from one family (thus the name), which is just cool and weird for a hard-ass band like this. You can check out the vicious punk-punch-packer of a track below, and head over to their SoundCloud for more from this session, which features a pretty diverse range of sounds from the band in question. - The Deli Magazine

Music is universal. A language that everyone speaks even if two people do not understand one another’s words. And there is a music style and genre for every body who inhabits this planet of ours.

And now I have the honor and distinct pleasure of introducing to you, The Boleys.

A musical trip that fills the voids of everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from or what they like. The Boleys just outside of Austin, Texas is a spectacular family trio that will soften the hearts of even the world’s toughest critics.

My first taste of them was short in sweet during the 2015 Holiday season during a Toys for Tots concert.

Once they started playing and singing, it was like one glorious genre in and of itself. And it is just the three of them on stage. A family; siblings.

And the one thing that really flipped me out was the fact that the drummer was playing with no shoes. I had never seen that before.

Yes indeed. Ethan, Joe, and Emma Boley are an absolute joy upon one’s hearing. After hearing all the heavy, harsh, and pounding music of Austin’s metal scene… The Boleys is that perfect dessert-like compliment.

This band has a bright future ahead of them. All paths are open and everything is possible! The only thing that I would change about it, is the fact that they are not getting any press. No recognition. And there’s tons of potential between all three members.

The recognition would not be wasted or lost. In fact, The Boleys DESERVE that chance. Even if you believe that their style of grunge, punk, and psychedelic rock is not your thing. They are commanding of your attention.

Their talents run deep into their family tree as this writer understands that one and/or both of their parents were at one point in the music scene themselves. Its in their genes to perform. Its in their blood to entertain. And they just want a chance to rock!

I got the chance to follow through in a week’s time during SXSW Music Festival. With each and every show they performed, they took over the stage and made it theirs. And you could tell that they were giving it their all.

Dear Readers: The Boleys are the real deal!!!

You need to at least check them out. If you don’t, you will be missing something important from life. - Dambreaker Reviews

Ethan Boley is the eldest sibling and the main vocalist and guitarist for the band The Boleys. Emma Boley, the drummer, and Jovian Boley, the bassist, complete the band as a sibling powerhouse of rock music. They play all original songs and their style is influenced by bands like the Tool, Nirvana and the Beatles.

These three siblings in Austin, Tx. have made a unique name for themselves in the rock music scene. Ethan Boley, Emma Boley and Jovian Boley are originally from Florence, Tx. They premiered their first show in January 2015.

Since then they have played in many music venues in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Ft. Worth. They were also invited to the Texas Rockfest during SXSW and played two amazing shows.

They create a playful rock vibe by layering instrumental sounds to build something truly spectacular and vibrant. With its characteristically young band members, they use playful lyrics and inventive chord structures to make this band refreshing to listen to in the rock scene.

The Boleys are currently on tour in Austin and will be performing their next show on April 29 at Texas Mist. You may purchase a ticket online at The Boleys website, and see the other tour venues in the Austin area.

Check out more o fThe Boleys below and refresh your inner rocker with this unique millennial band of musicians.’The Boleys’ have already overtaken the Austin area and continue to use their original music to inspire a new type of rock. - On Vinyl Music - ATX On Record