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The Q-Tip Bandits started their band back in 2018, and since then they’ve become a legend in the Boston music scene (and then some). Nominated for ‘New Artist of the Year 2021’ in the Boston Music Awards, they are definitely not a new artist anymore. The Q-Tip Bandits describe their genre as a combination of indie rock, indie pop, alt rock, and alt pop. The band, consisting of Leo, Claire, Hoyt, Dakota, and Maclin, have been on their summer tour all over the US in honor of their latest single “Tip Toe.” They also represented Boston at Boston Calling this year on the Blue Stage, with their iconic synchronized dancing and color-coordinated outfits. The Q-Tip Bandits’ big summer closer this year is at Paradise Rock Club on Commonwealth Ave this Friday, Sept 15th at 7pm. So you can commemorate the end of a rainy and randomly hot summer with some fun music!
The secret reason the band is touring so much is because they always tour before they drop a new project. You didn’t hear it from me, but The Q-Tip Bandits are going into the studio in the fall to record their new EP. “There is as much a theme as our other collections.” “All our albums are about Leo aging and growing old,” joked Leo and Claire while talking about the upcoming EP.
The Q-Tip Bandits’ show at Paradise is their biggest homecoming and headline show since they played at Brighton Music Hall last summer. “For people new to The Q-Tip Bandits, we want them to feel like they can be silly, goofy, and celebrate this community. When our set starts, you can jump, dance; do whatever you want to do,” Leo said about his plan for the show. He continued, “I am unafraid to look funny on stage and I just want to have a good time!”
The band is excited to celebrate with the new and old community of Q-Tip Bandits listeners, and to share a stage with openers Chance Emerson and Maeko. To The Q-Tip Bandits community, the band said, “This show is going to be a celebration of what we do and the people we get to share this experience with. It’s been a long time coming. We are here to clean your ears and steal your hearts. But, DON’T use Q-tips to clean your ears!”
For those of us who have seen The Q-Tip Bandits before, get ready to dance, sing along, and have a very fun night!They will also have new fall-themed merch at Paradise that’s perfect for the upcoming cozy weather. So come on out to Paradise Rock Club on Friday at 7 pm to celebrate and enjoy The Q-Tip Bandits’ show experience (and hear some of the new songs from their upcoming EP)!