No/Hugs
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No/Hugs | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Genres | Alternative Rock – Blues – Pop/Punk |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | Indie |
| Website | http://www.nohugsband.com |
| Members | Narcissus A-Ngel Katherine Dukeshire |
No/Hugs (No Hugs) are an alternative rock band with blues and pop/punk infusions from Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Formed in 2015 by lead singer Narcissus A-Ngel[1] after graduating from Berklee College of Music. Primary members and songwriters are duo Narcissus A-Ngel (lead vocals) and Katherine Dukeshire (drums). Current members include Millisa Henderson (guitar) and Kristina Paul (bass). A self-described "alternative" band, their music is primarily influenced by visual-kei, hard rock and pop/punk. [2][3][4][5][6]
Critical acclaim
International
In 2017 Maltese magazine Eve.com wrote "Trained at Berklee College of Music and inspired by Queen and Muse, No/Hugs is an American band seeking to keep the theatre alive in rock. With their selection of songs titled In Between setting the mood, we caught up with the band to find out more." [7]
In 2017 No/Hugs was featured in Cypriot blog cityoflarnaca.com [8]
In 2017 nationally acclaimed Cypriot newspaper Phileleftheros wrote " Το όνομά της άρχισε να ηχεί δυνατά στο χώρο της μουσικής, με τα τραγούδια που γράφει να σαρώνουν τα online blogs και podcasts σε Αμερική και Αγγλία."[9]
Ο λόγος για την Narcissus A-Ngel από τη Λάρνακα, που έγραψε και ερμηνεύει τα τραγούδια του πρώτου άλμπουμ του alternative ροκ συγκροτήματος «No/Hugs», με την ονομασία «In Between»." [10]
In 2017 nationally acclaimed Cypriot blogpost Sigma Live wrote " «Μέσα στον ενάμιση χρόνο που υπάρχουν οι No Hugs, έχουμε ήδη κάνει περιοδείες σε 20 πολιτείες, συμμετοχές σε διάφορα μεγάλα φεστιβάλ ροκ μουσικής, εμφανίσεις σε πάνω από 50 συναυλίες σε όλη την Αμερική, παίξαμε στο Hard Rock Toronto, ως επίσημοι προσκεκλημένοι, δώσαμε συνεντεύξεις σε ραδιοφωνικούς σταθμούς, ενώ ήδη το πρώτο μας άλμπουμ παίζεται σε Αγγλία, Γαλλία, Αμερική και Καναδά».[11]
In 2017 Cypriot Blogspot skalatimes.com wrote "Το όνομα Narcissus A-Ngel (Γεωργία Χατζηκωνσταντίνου) άρχισε να κερδίζει το μουσικό κοινό στην Αμερική. Το πρώτο άλμπουμ των No/Hugs με το όνομα “In Between” σαρώνει τα online blogs και podcasts σε Αμερική και Αγγλία. Τα τραγούδια στο άλμπουμ έχουν γραφτεί από την Narcissus A-Ngel για τους No/Hugs σε στυλ alternative rock.[12] Το 2017 βρίσκει την Narcissus σε ακόμα μια περιοδεία σε όλη την Αμερική και το συγκρότημα της κερδίζει διακρίσεις και έδαφος μέρα με τη μέρα. Το Skala Times κουβεντιάζει με την Narcissus A-Ngel (Γεωργία Χ’’Κωνσταντίνου), που κατάφερε απ’ τη πόλη της, την Λάρνακα, να μετακομίσει στη μητρόπολη του κόσμου, την Αμερική και να κάνει το μουσικό της όνειρο πραγματικότητα!"[13]
In 2018 London Based Parikiaki Newspaper wrote "Over the past few years they have performed tens of dozens of shows and effortlessly won over fans, both locally and nationally. With 2 US tours and multiple headliner/guest shows in the U.S and Canada under their belt, its been said their performance is not one to be forgotten and the raw energy they pour onto the stage is undeniable and pure."[14]
In 2018 nationally acclaimed Cypriot blogspot Attica News wrote " Τον Ιούλιο του 2018 ο ιδρυτής του Vans Warped Tour , Kevin Lyman επέλεξε τους No/Hugs για να ανοίξουν το Vans Warped Tour Mansfield στο στάδιο Xfinity στη Μασαχουσέτη που έπαιξαν δίπλα σε συγκροτήματα όπως οι Tonight Alive, Silverstein, The Maine , ISSUES κτλ. Η Narci, όπως την αποκαλούν στην Αμερική έχει χαρακτηριστεί ως η ανερχόμενη γυναικεία ροκ φωνή της Αμερική καθώς ταυτίζεται με γυναίκες-θρύλους όπως η Ann Wilson των Heart , η Joan Jett και η Janis Joplin. Η φωνή της και η απίστευτη σκηνική της παρουσία έχει αποσπάσει αποκλειστικό συμβόλαιο με την εταιρία μικροφώνων AUDIX."[15]
Ο λόγος για την Narcissus A-Ngel από τη Λάρνακα, που έγραψε και ερμηνεύει τα τραγούδια του πρώτου άλμπουμ του alternative ροκ συγκροτήματος «No/Hugs», με την ονομασία «In Between»." [16]
In 2017 nationally acclaimed Cypriot blogpost Sigma featured No/Hugs live on air during a TV interview at TV show Ola Kala.[17]
Regional and national
In 2018 Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman added No/Hugs on the last Vans Warped Tour lineup.[18][19][20]
In 2018 No/Hugs were nominated Unsigned Artist Of The Year by the Boston Music Awards[21][22] [23]
In 2018 No/Hugs were added to the NAMM show line up by Audix Microphones USA [24]
In 2018 Boston music awards best music blog of the year nominee Red Line Roots wrote "Boston based No/Hugs is a blues infused rock n’ roll outfit that was established in 2015 by prodigious lead singer Narcissus A-Ngel. Over the past few years they have performed tens of dozens of shows and effortlessly won over fans, both locally and nationally. With 2 US tours and multiple headliner/guest shows in the U.S and Canada under their belt, its been said their performance is not one to be forgotten and the raw energy they pour onto the stage is undeniable and pure."[25]
In 2018 No/Hugs recorded their single Your Satisfaction Is Fake with LIONS LIONS and Trophy Wives acclaimed engineer and producer Chris Piquette.[26][27]
In 2018 The Pop Punk Dad wrote "The duo of Narcissus A-Ngel and Kat Dukeshire makes up the high energy, alternative rock and pop- punk formula from Boston, MA that is NO/HUGS.Recently finishing up the last cross country Vans Warped Tour, being hand-picked by founder/owner Kevin Lyman himself, the duo delivers their latest single YOUR SATISFACTION IS FAKE. The single was recorded at No Boundaries Studios by Trophy Wives engineer Chris Piquette." [28]
In 2018 Of The Pinebox wrote "There's a consistent feeling of operatic elements throughout the music that No/Hugs creates, and while very clearly an alternative hard-rock band, a bluesy undertone is present that doesn't go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated as it adds another level to their songs. "[29]
In 2018 247 Ink Magazine wrote "Although relatively new, they made noise on this year’s final Vans Warped Tour."[30]
In 2018 AudioFuzz wrote "This band is so insanely wild and fun. Current members and songwriters are duo Narcissus A-Ngel (lead vocals) and Katherine Dukeshire (drums) . A self-proclaimed “alternative” band with a strong live performance, their music is primarily influenced by visual-kei , hard rock and pop/punk. No/Hugs are amazing. They finished up the Warped Tour, and killed the crowd with a great performance, once in a lifetime."[31]
In 2018 The Other Side Reviews wrote "A mix of polished alternative rock and pop/punk makes Boston’s No/Hugs one of the most unique bands to catch. Composed of primary members Narcissus A-Ngel (vocals) and Kat Dukeshire (drums), the band delivers absolute madness on stage, with high energy arrangements and bold performance." [32]
Current members
- Narcissus A-Ngel – lead vocals, songwriter, founder (2015–present)
- Katherine Dukeshire – drums, songwriter (2017–present)[33]
- Kristina Paul – bass (2018–present)
- Millisa Henderson – guitar (2018–present)
Discography
Albums and EPs
- "In Between" (2016)
- "Secret Live Sessions" (2018)
Singles
- "Your Satisfaction Is Fake" (2018)
References
- ↑ Stories, Local. "Meet Narcissus A-Ngel of No/Hugs - Boston Voyager Magazine | Boston City Guide". Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "No Hugs In Between – Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "No Hugs Website".
- ↑ "No Hugs Facebook Page".
- ↑ "ROCK ON WITH NO/HUGS".
- ↑ "Μια 20χρονη Κύπρια εισβάλλει στην Αμερικανική δισκογραφία". Stylista.com.cy. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "ROCK ON WITH NO/HUGS". Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Η δική μας Γεωργία Χατζηκωνσταντίνου (Narcissus A-Ngel) που κατακτά την Αμερική". City Of Larnaka. 2017-01-26. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Narcissus A-Ngel: Η τραγουδίστρια από τη Λάρνακα που κάνει καριέρα στο εξωτερικό". Like.com.cy. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Narcissus A-Ngel: Η τραγουδίστρια από τη Λάρνακα που κάνει καριέρα στο εξωτερικό". Like.com.cy. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Μια Κύπρια που παίζει "σκληρό ροκ" στην Αμερική" (in Ελληνικά). Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Narcissus A-Ngel (Γεωργία Χατζηκωνσταντίνου) από τη Λάρνακα με Μουσικό Αστέρι στην Αμερική – Skala Times :: News and Multimedia about Larnaka". www.skalatimes.com. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Narcissus A-Ngel (Γεωργία Χατζηκωνσταντίνου) από τη Λάρνακα με Μουσικό Αστέρι στην Αμερική – Skala Times :: News and Multimedia about Larnaka". www.skalatimes.com. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Vote for US Cypriot singer to win major music award". Parikiaki. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "Ο σάλος στη Βοστώνη από τα nominations των Boston Music Awards μεταφέρετε σαν πυρετός στην Κύπρο αφού για πρώτη φορά υποψήφια για Unsigned Artist of the year είναι η Narcissus A-Ngel ( Γεωργία ΧΚωνσταντίνου) από την Κύπρο μαζί με το συγκρότημά της No/Hu". www.atticanews.gr. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "Narcissus A-Ngel: Η τραγουδίστρια από τη Λάρνακα που κάνει καριέρα στο εξωτερικό". Like.com.cy. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Η Κύπρια που είναι υποψήφια στα Boston Music Awards! [βίντεο]". Ι LOVE STYLE (in Ελληνικά). 2018-10-11. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "Vote for US Cypriot singer to win major music award". Parikiaki. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "WEMF Radio – Radio Now! » Band on Band: Boston Local No/Hugs Selected to Play the Last Vans Warped Tour!". wemfradio.com. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Rock: An Interview With No/Hugs – Red Line Roots". Red Line Roots. 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ "Boston Music Awards unveils its full list of 2018 nominees". Vanyaland. 2018-09-21. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "Vote for US Cypriot singer to win major music award". Parikiaki. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "2018 Nominees". Boston Music Awards. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "No Hugs". Bandsintown. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "Rock: An Interview With No/Hugs – Red Line Roots". Red Line Roots. 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ↑ Andrea Ramirez Maciolek (2018-08-08). ""Your Satisfaction Is Fake" new single and video from Boston band No/Hugs". Rock At Night. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ Hightower, Sean (2018-09-15). "No/Hugs: Interview with Narcissus & Kat". 247 Ink Magazine. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "NO/HUGS - Your Satisfaction Is Fake SINGLE REVIEW".
- ↑ "No/Hugs // Feature Friday". Out From The Pine Box. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ Hightower, Sean (2018-09-15). "No/Hugs: Interview with Narcissus & Kat". 247 Ink Magazine. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "Kick Ass Rock: No/Hugs – "Your Satisfaction Is Fake"". Audio Fuzz. 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "Warped Tour: The Final Run - Part 10". The Other Side Reviews. 2018-07-30. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "No/Hugs". No/Hugs. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
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