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Dynamic and energetic Indie-Rock with great melodies, musicianship, and passionate performances.

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Hometown	Boston, MA
Genres	Rock, Pop
Band Members	Doug Orey; Nick Grieco; Annie Hoffman; Adam Hand
Achievements	» more
Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Artist / Band Member The Field Effect info@thefieldeffectmusic.com N/A
Market Draw:	Local Draw: 51-75
Venue History:	Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA Great Scott - Allston, MA Middle East - Boston, MA T.T. The Bear's - Cambridge, MA Ralph's Rock Diner - Worcester, MA Union Hall - Brooklyn, NY Precinct - Somerville, MA The Red Room at Cafe 939 - Boston, MA Church - Boston, MA Club Bohemia at The Cantab - Cambridge, MA Davis Square Theatre - Somerville, MA Radio - Somerville, MA
Opener Experience:	Bad Veins; The Sheila Divine; Hurricane Bells; Wheat; SCOUT
Discography:	This EP Will Self-Destruct EP—2012

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With a shared respect for well-crafted songs, The Field Effect packs a collective punch; spiked with introspective lyrics, infectious melodies, and ferocious rhythms. An antidote to the seemingly endless movement of aloof, lo-fi indie music, The Field...

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Reached 55th in Best of Rock chart in 2014. In the top 100 for 3 weeks.

Top 10 in Indie Rock , January 2015

Top 10 in Indie Rock , December 2014

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Review - THE FIELD EFFECT (Paradise 2/4) by Perry Eaton, Allston Pudding
The Field Effect is an interesting band. I think what interests me most about them, as strange as it may sound, is how practical they are. The quartet isn’t dressed up in gimmicks, swayed by image, or even turned on by reverb or lo-fi. While all of those things grab my attention quite regularly, I have a great appreciation for a band that makes songs for people to listen to. And not just for “their” people to listen to, but for every person to listen to. The Field Effect achieves a clean and technical sound, but does so because each component adds a particular mastery to the overall equation. Nick Grieco contributes spider-fingered sophistication on lead guitar, picking the right opportunities to pounce, and others to sit back and fill out the mix. Adam Hand’s attack drumming style gives him a fierce left hand, even when just keeping the tempo, but he’s at his best when he locks up with bassist Annie Hoffman, who maintains an impenetrable low-end while being the most vivacious presence on stage. Finally, Doug Orey’s rhythm guitar is an added extra, as his most pronounced quality is his massive singing voice. Last Friday, the Field Effect played the Paradise, opening for the Sheila Devine. It proved to be the perfect move, especially with the release of their new EP, This EP Will Self-Destruct, just a few days away. The group was allotted a pretty beefy set, too, throughout which they packed the venue to a very cozy turnout. There was great momentum to their performance, whether it came with the more sonic and hard-driving “Kurt Vonnegut,” or the slower building “Annapolis,” the Field Effect delivered an engaging chunk of their repertoire, and seemed to win the audience over in a big way. To harken back to my previous points, it wasn’t any sort of buzz that had these people tuned in. It was the tight translations of their radio-friendly alt-pop that harnessed the crowd’s energy and delivered a memorable show. They may have been the first of the night, but they definitely accrued a new wave of fans. -Perry Eaton Allston Pudding

The Field Effect - This EP Will Self-Destruct by Michael Giordano, The Deli Magazine
As a self-proclaimed alt-pop aficionado from Jersey, (alt-pop is one of the few instances where being from New Jersey actually gives credibility) I was quite impressed by the five song EP entitled This EP Will Self-Destruct from Boston based The Field Effect. The album had a pull that kept me humming all the hooks all day long. Yet, what is more impressive is that the album is fun, energetic, and heartfelt but done in a manner that is mature, cohesive, and not in your face. The EP breaks down and builds up impeccably, each song meticulously placed with a clear intent. The album starts off with the band’s single “Kurt Vonnegut.” The song reminds me of one of my favorite bands of the genre, Jimmy Eat World, but more warranting to the listener to get up and dance. Moving on to the next track, “One F” which shows off The Field Effect’s range of creativity within their genre drawing a sound that remains faithful to their alt-rock sound but has elements of contemporary indie-rock with a dreamy and hopeful vibe. Guitarist Nick Greico and singer/guitarist Doug Orey play well off each other allowing for moments of perfect pop song writing allowing for Nick’s tasteful and practical guitar lines to lead the vocal melodies from part to part, throwing in a nifty guitar solo here and there. Then comes the track Annapolis, a somber heartfelt ballad that marks the middle the EP as the band masterfully brings the energy down, keeping the listener intrigued and allowing for the next track “Til I say When,” to pack an even bigger punch. "Til I Say When" is the type of track that’ll make any listener upset the song is not blasting out of their car driving around town in the middle of spring. The song creates space only to go full force into the chorus making it all the more memorable, which is a theme of the album. The album ends with the five minute epic song “Sleeping Alone” that takes every element the EP has and twists it into a sad but truthful ending. “What scares me most/is sleeping alone.” Lyrics like these keep impressing all the way until the end as the band rip themselves open and put everything they have on the table with these five songs. This EP is sure to take you on a journey full of enjoyment, sentiment, dance, and thought. Make sure to catch the Field Effect at Great Scott on Saturday, March 17th! --Michael Giordano The Deli Magazine

Live Review: International Pop Overthrow 2011 by David Bash, CEO, International Pop Overthow
We've got some indie-ROCK, courtesy of a young quartet known as The Field Effect, whose energy and neuron-bending chord changes will definitely find favor with many of you. Doug Orey is a fine front man, with a very pliable voice, and the band is definitely rockin' the Precinct stage right now!"

Album Review - The Field Effect by By Michael Giordano
As a self-proclaimed alt-pop aficionado from Jersey, (alt-pop is one of the few instances where being from New Jersey actually gives credibility) I was quite impressed by the five song EP entitled This EP Will Self-Destruct from Boston based The Field Effect. The album had a pull that kept me humming all the hooks all day long. Yet, what is more impressive is that the album is fun, energetic, and heartfelt but done in a manner that is mature, cohesive, and not in your face. The EP breaks down and builds up impeccably, each song meticulously placed with a clear intent. The album starts off with the band’s single “Kurt Vonnegut.” The song reminds me of one of my favorite bands of the genre, Jimmy Eat World, but more warranting to the listener to get up and dance. Moving on to the next track, “One F” which shows off The Field Effect’s range of creativity within their genre drawing a sound that remains faithful to their alt-rock sound but has elements of contemporary indie-rock with a dreamy and hopeful vibe. Guitarist Nick Greico and singer/guitarist Doug Orey play well off each other allowing for moments of perfect pop song writing allowing for Nick’s tasteful and practical guitar lines to lead the vocal melodies from part to part, throwing in a nifty guitar solo here and there. Then comes the track Annapolis, a somber heartfelt ballad that marks the middle the EP as the band masterfully brings the energy down, keeping the listener intrigued and allowing for the next track “Til I say When,” to pack an even bigger punch. "Til I Say When" is the type of track that’ll make any listener upset the song is not blasting out of their car driving around town in the middle of spring. The song creates space only to go full force into the chorus making it all the more memorable, which is a theme of the album. The album ends with the five minute epic song “Sleeping Alone” that takes every element the EP has and twists it into a sad but truthful ending. “What scares me most/is sleeping alone.” Lyrics like these keep impressing all the way until the end as the band rip themselves open and put everything they have on the table with these five songs. This EP is sure to take you on a journey full of enjoyment, sentiment, dance, and thought. Make sure to catch the Field Effect at Great Scott on Saturday, March 17th!--Michael Giordano

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Two guitars, bass, and drums. Three vocal mic's. A Monitor per band member is ideal, but not necessary.

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