The Boxing Lesson

NXNE 2013 Artist Profile: The Boxing Lesson

Big Hits! - The Boxing Lesson AlbumName: The Boxing Lesson

NXNE Show: Sneaky Dee’s – Saturday, June 15 @ 9 PM

Hometown: Austin, TX

Music genre: Rock – Psychedelic – Ambient

Year it all began: 2002

A quick introduction: The Boxing Lesson is a rock band from Austin, TX. A power trio with synthesizers performing the bass player’s role, they create a mammoth psychedelic ‘wall of sound’ that begins minimally and builds into grand orchestrations. Vocalist and guitarist Paul Waclawsky, synthesizer player Jaylinn Davidson, and 14-year-old drumming prodigy Ben Redman combine strong songwriting with desert rock, guitar freak-outs, soul space jams and plenty of Texas rock ’n’ roll thunder. The new Big Hits! LP is produced by Chris “Frenchie” Smith.

What attracted you to music? The electricity inherent in rock music and the way it makes all the hairs on your body stand at attention.

What are your sources of inspiration? Art, Austin, cats, love, life, death and Brian Eno.

What would your dream gig be? Big stage at Coachella. Opening for Hawkwind in the UK.

What are your thoughts about the NXNE platform? We enjoyed NXNE last year, which was our first time in Toronto. The city was impressive and inspiring. We are proud to be a part of the festival in 2013!

Interesting points others don’t know about you? Our drummer is a 14 year old prodigy named Ben Redman. He rocks! Our new album Big Hits! was just released a few weeks ago in Austin, TX. This is our first trip out of our home to promote it.