the silent boys

The Silent Boys: Princess By The Sea [Album Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
December 9, 2010December 5, 2010

Taking inspiration from the remnants of Sarah Records is The Silent Boys, a band that embodies the term indie-pop. Their music, as heard throughout Princess By The Sea is lovable and twee. Odd, then, that this album would just now be getting a release — it is the band’s oldest work, shelved and tweaked for more than two decades. Thus it should be no surprise that Princess By The Sea strives to be the perfect pop album. Read More »The Silent Boys: Princess By The Sea [Album Review]

The Silent Boys’ Triumphant Return

Andy Fenstermaker
February 26, 2010February 24, 2010

In 2009, the world found a new love for garage pop and garage rock artists, from the gritty, raw, lo-fi noise to the more experimental. Some of the most loved artists channeled a sound common to 80s indie-pop and the twee movement. Surprisingly, one band that seemed to get overlooked was The Silent Boys, a band neither new nor channeling. They were part of that original movement, and they continue to pump out great tunes that hint of their early years. Read More »The Silent Boys’ Triumphant Return