Review: Boxteles’ new racing indie-rock single ‘Hindsight’ pulses with adrenaline bears a bittersweet lyrical undertone
West Yorkshire’s four-piece Boxteles have only grown from release to release since their 2018 beginnings, writing about subject matters that are close to them whilst infusing an indie-rock sound that’s hard not to love. Continually growing their sound to be bigger and more addictive, Boxteles keep expanding upon their experiences to create art that fuels authenticity and brightly infused tones, and their newest offering ‘Hindsight’ does all that and more.
A driving, dominant drum beat and a deep, twangy electric guitar riff jump headfirst into ‘Hindsight’ from the moment you press play, bringing about an abundance of building thrills and pulsating adrenaline you can’t help but immediately feel looped within. The verse settles to more of a moody deepness but continues the speeding pacing, seeing quick drum beats and a murky bassline intertwining for a rising heart-rate and danceable soundscape sure to get you on your feet. With the chorus taking all of this condensed steaming energy and exploding into an atmospheric leap of colour, the rapid beat barrels onwards with a racing guitar riff all laid into a warm backing of soft chords that make the thrill-seeking sound feel more at bay. All laced with their vocalist’s rich, slightly rock-tinted vocals, ‘Hindsight’ truly flourishes in a sound that errs between indie-rock and indie-pop, capturing both the intense and emotive rock sound with more melodically addictive edging.
Though it cascades through the most gorgeously vibrant soundscape, ‘Hindsight’ is a song with a little more of a melancholic undertone embedded within its lyrical storytelling. As Boxteles reflect on a relationship and how it’s newly perceived once it’s all over, ‘Hindsight’ takes on the conflicting emotions of holding a love for someone you also can’t help but feel has become tainted by an abundance of growing resentment and bad experiences. As such, lines jump between indecision, mentioning ‘I want you next to me, but retrospectively you act like you’re a ghost.’ Torn between the desire to return to the romance of the past while bittersweet reality seems to seep over, Boxteles find themselves mourning a love lost where someone they deeply cared for seemingly slowly distanced themselves from what once was a beautiful thing. Picking up more of the heartwarming memories than those that weighed things down, ‘Hindsight’ pleads for one final night together freed of the baggage and simply united once more like the giddy beginnings once again: ‘in hindsight, will you spend the night with me?’ As lyrics like ‘still love the thought of you, so sentimentally’ declare themselves to be connected still, there’s a sweet love buried within ‘Hindsight’ that even while it longs to move forward, it still carries a respect and care that will likely linger forever, even if just a little.
Check out ‘Hindsight’ for yourself here to appreciate Boxteles’ swift and soaring sound with a lyrical journey sure to leave you reminiscing in a positive light!
Written by: Tatiana Whybrow
Photo Credits: Ami Barwell
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Boxteles Return With New Single, 'Relevant'
Boxteles Return With New Single, ‘Relevant’
Boxteles hail from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire and is comprised of Tom Bedford (vocals and guitar), Alex ‘Rex’ Richardson (bass), Ollie Harrison (guitar) and Oliver Perry (drums). Since their inception in 2018, they have all been heavily involved in the music business for years, giving them a birds-eye view of the ever-evolving industry and a clear vision of where the system no longer…
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Gasterij Dennenoord - Boxtel - Review
Voor de overnachting verlangden we naar een rustige groene omgeving en kozen voor Gasterij Dennenoord. Lees hier meer over dit hotel.
Gasterij Dennenoord is gelegen in Boxtel. Toen we in augustus naar De Beekse Bergen gingen in Hilvarenbeek, maakten we er een weekenduitstapje van. Voor de overnachting verlangden we naar een rustige groene omgeving en kozen voor Gasterij Dennenoord. Lees hier meer over dit hotel.
Gasterij Dennenoord
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The Interplay of Socioeconomic Status and Alcohol Consumption: Implications for Life Expectancy
I’ve chosen the Gapminder dataset about life expectancy associated with alcohol consumption. This dataset is rich and provides a lot of interesting variables to explore.
This is a topic that has always intrigued me and I believe this dataset provides a great opportunity to explore it further.
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Variable Name
Description
alcconsumption
2008 alcohol consumption per adult (age 15+), litres
lifeexpectancy
2011 life expectancy at birth (years)
Questions:
Is there a correlation between per capita income (income_per_person) and life expectancy (life_expectancy)?
How does alcohol consumption (alcohol_consumption) vary with per capita income (income_per_person)?
Is there a correlation between the level of education (education_level) and alcohol consumption (alcohol_consumption)?
How does alcohol consumption (alcohol_consumption) affect life expectancy (life_expectancy)?
Is there a difference in alcohol consumption (alcohol_consumption) and life expectancy (life_expectancy) between genders (gender)?
Variables:
Per capita income (income_per_person)
Life expectancy (life_expectancy)
Alcohol consumption (alcohol_consumption)
Level of education (education_level)
Gender (gender)
incomeperperson
This is the Gross Domestic Product per capita in constant 2000 US$
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income_per_person
This variable represents the per capita income for each country. It’s a numerical variable measured in international dollars, fixed 2011 prices.
life_expectancy
This variable indicates the average number of years a newborn child would live if current mortality patterns were to stay the same throughout its life. It’s a numerical variable measured in years.
alcohol_consumption
This variable represents the recorded and estimated average alcohol consumption, adult (15+) per capita consumption in liters pure alcohol. It’s a numerical variable measured in liters.
education_level:
This variable indicates the average years of schooling for adults aged 25 and older. It’s a numerical variable measured in years.
References
Hawkins, B.R., & McCambridge, J. (2023). Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses. JAMA Network Open.
This study found that daily low or moderate alcohol intake was not significantly associated with all-cause mortality risk, while increased risk was evident at higher consumption levels, starting at lower levels for women than men.
Murakami, K., & Hashimoto, H. (2019). Associations of education and income with heavy drinking and problem drinking among men: evidence from a population-based study in Japan. BMC Public Health.
The study revealed that lower educational attainment was significantly associated with increased risks of both non-problematic heavy drinking and problem drinking. Lower income was significantly associated with a lower risk of non-problematic heavy drinking, but not of problem drinking.
Nooyens, A.C.J., Bueno-de-Mesquita, H.B., van Boxtel, M.P.J., van Gelder, B.M., Verhagen, H., & Verschuren, W.M.M. (2020). Alcohol consumption in later life and reaching longevity: the Netherlands Cohort Study. Age and Ageing.
The study found that in women, the total consumption of alcoholic beverages was inversely associated with the decline in global cognitive function over a 5-year period. Red wine consumption was inversely associated with the decline in global cognitive function as well as memory and flexibility.
Rigelsky, M., & Zelenka, V. (2021). Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Life Expectancy in OECD Countries. ResearchGate.
The research concluded that higher income was associated with greater longevity throughout the income distribution. The gap in life expectancy between the richest 1% and poorest 1% of individuals was 14.6 years for men and 10.1 years for women.
Chetty, R., Stepner, M., Abraham, S., Lin, S., Scuderi, B., Turner, N., Bergeron, A., & Cutler, D. (2016). The Association Between Income and Life Expectancy in the United States, 2001-2014. JAMA.
The study found that higher income was associated with greater longevity, and differences in life expectancy across income groups increased over time. Life expectancy for low-income individuals varied substantially across local areas
Given the variables selected from the Gapminder dataset life expectancy, alcohol consumption, and income per person.
Hypothesis
The socioeconomic status, characterized by factors such as income and education, along with lifestyle choices like alcohol consumption, significantly impacts an individual’s life expectancy and overall health. Specifically, higher income and education levels may be associated with lower risks of heavy and problematic drinking, which in turn could lead to increased longevity. However, the relationship between alcohol consumption and health outcomes might be complex and influenced by factors such as the type and amount of alcohol consumed, and the individual’s overall lifestyle and genetic predisposition.
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@cerriddwenluna replied to your post “Can't believe a huge part of our national railway...”:
Wait, what?
oh my god you're missing out on some weird news but basically there won't be any trains between Eindhoven - Boxtel - Den Bosch till the 28th because a herd of wild badgers have created their own underground network underneath the tracks, which leads to the risk of the ground sinking
but wait there is less
apparently these badgers are an endangered species so the railway company cannot remove them/demolish their natural habitat
this train line is part of the biggest connection between North and South and many people are duped and sure there will be busses and alternative routes but this is gonna take a lot more time to travel
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