Info
- Genre
- Members
- Chrissy–guitar, vox
- Cindy–drums
- Kevo–bass
- Chris–lead guitar
- Hometown
- About
- Punk/rock band from Boston, MA. We write about stuff that bugs us and play really fast.
- Biography
- The Spoilers are a punk rock band from Boston, MA and were born out of boredom, dissatisfaction with the mundane, and out of the need for a social life. They formed almost a decade ago and have been playing around Boston and New England since then, bringing their own brand of fast, fun, and slightly jaded punk rock and roll for people who live real lives. They also enjoy drinking beer and playing loudly.
- Current Location
- Press Contact
- Influences
- All things Rock and Roll….also, unicorns and puppies.
- Band Interests
- playing loud music, drinking, drinking, playing loud music, being dumb, finding new things to complain about, eating pizza.
- Websites
Press
- “Loaded to the Gunwales 5-song CD Short and sweet. That’s what best describes the Spoilers new EP Loaded to the Gunwales. Opening track “Sincerity” rides the pocket between garage rock and punk and could easily be a lost Runaways track from 1977. The next three tracks amp up the pace with a more contemporary punk-rock style, sounding like a female-fronted Rancid. The EP closes with “Fuck You I’m Drunk,” written in the tradition of the Dropkick Murphys’ “Kiss Me I’m Shitfaced”; a song that’s sure to become a signature show closer, complete with on-stage fan sing-along and bodies tumbling off the stage. (George Dow) ” – George Dow, The Noise
- “Here’s a fun little EP. Punkish yet poppy; assuming but not precocious. Ok probably a lame little lead in. I’m ok with that. I feel the way I said. The Spoilers have nice rock chops and the songs are catchy and danceable. I have said in the past that I’m not a big fan of female fronted rock, but I think The Spoilers make it work. There is no obvious attempt to force things into place that need not be there (vocally). On the other hand, I think that some of the guitar work seems a bit show-boaty and may be unnecessary, but hey that’s just me. I’m pretty sure the world knows that I’m anti solo. What it all boils down to is a pretty catchy punk rock EP with a lot of rock edge. I was going to go into a big thing about how its hard to not draw comparisons and things like that, but here’s the truth: I like this EP. I would listen to more. As a bonus, I think the cover on the end is likely the anthem to kick ass drunks everywhere, and damn well done!” – Jerry Actually, Upstarter
- “The Spoilers sound has a sharp, pleasingly nasty snap to it; mostly thanks to the Vaccaro sisters (we presume); with Cindy pushing the beat from behind the drum kit and Chrissy leading the assault on the front lines of microphone and guitar. This song is short and fast. But even at a scant 1:33, it is a complete song, with discernibly different parts and even – somehow – a few guitar breaks. Whereas they could get by being one-dimension, one-trick ponies that just create a lot of gnarly sounding noise and wear tight jeans, they take care to actually make their song say something, and not just be a simple, blank expression of rawk!. They do rawk! but they bring it from a deeper place, and as a result, it lands in a deeper place on the other side.” – C.D. Di Guardia, Boston Band Crush
- “The Spoilers play next, one of Slimedog’ faves but you shouldn’t hold that against them because hearing this band is like having a locomotive train burning pistons, taking turns almost veering off the track and then smashing headlong into another train leaving blood, guts and entrails for the vultures to feed upon. That and they do a great version of the Runaways’ version of the great Velvet Underground’s song “Rock ’n Roll.” ” – Slimedog, The Noise
- “Next up are the Spoilers, Slimedog’s favorite, but he’s passed out vomiting on his knees in the men’s room stall, head passed out against the bowl while other patrons are pissing on him. So let’s just say he would’ve had a much better time seeing this band. They rock, they punk, they rule!” – Slimedog, The Noise
- “Hi, Slimedog’s cat back again, back from the Great Beyond. You know this can’t be Slimedog—he’s a west coast surf bum now leaving his friends to fend for themselves in this arctic tundra. So it’s up to me to spread the word, just like I do my kitty litter. First up are the Spoilers, Boston’s finest punk band. With the demise of the Dimwits, who else can it be? I love Darkbuster, Ducky Boys, the Click Five but for my catnip the Spoilers transport you back to late ’70s L.A. maybe to a seedy Chinese restaurant with bands like X and the Avengers on the bill. But tonight it’s at Church where from my understanding is where priests do holy things to altar boys weenies. The Spoilers have a new able guitarist, Chris Brat, and still play as great as ever. They do a cover of Poison’s “Talk Dirty To Me,” which is what Slimedog used to do when we had our more intimate moments. Damn, my anus still burns.” – Slimedog, The Noise
- “The Spoilers offer up a female fronted, bass heavy punk rock that borders on pop and rock.Easily notable is the track titled “Oi Song”, nothing but pure punk rock energy and a bunch of crowd chanted oi’s! Fantastic. Most if the tracks on the disc are about two minutes in length, the perfect length for a punk rock dirge, so you know the band is delivering and offering it up quick and dirty. I think the best part about this album, is that there are twelve tracks on here. It seems that many bands only give you a taste of what they can craft, The Spoilers on the other hand, lay it all out in front of you to enjoy. You have to respect a band that gives you everything, speedy rock, catchy lyrics, female vocals, twelve tracks and a smile on your face when the CD ends. I think what The Spoilers have put together here is something to behold and I look forward to their next effort. I can only imagine that it will be just as fast and furious as this album. ” – MG, Hussieskunk
- “Bostons the Spoilers are just what there isnt enough of in todays convoluted, MTV-charged music scene. This is plain and simple punk, capturing the lightning-speed of hardcore without losing the pop sensibilities. The new full-length album, Under the Knife, displays the Spoilers speedy laments about nearly anything that pisses them off, and clocks in at just under twenty-five minutes. T. The hopped-up choruses are fast and catchy, just begging to be shouted along with if you can keep up. The Spoilers arent about changing your life. There arent any pretentious messages behind this wall of sound. Theres nothing too deep, motivational or introspective just straight-ahead booze-and-boredom-fueled punk rock n roll thats becoming increasingly hard to come by these days. ” – Matt Stepanski, Northeast Performer
- “THE SPOILERS – Under the Knife (Site) It’s not that I have anything against female vocals in punk music, but I’m always a little weary that they won’t be able to pack the punch and make a great delivery. Don’t ask me why (I’m really not sure myself), but it’s the truth. So, needless to say, I didn’t have the highest of hopes when I received this disc. Well, the first track got me interested. The second got me wanting more. By the third, I was hooked. And if I’m being honest, I liked it. A lot. Chrissy’s in-your-face vocals (Yes, she does pack the punch), Kevo’s infectious basslines; there isn’t a thing that I can find wrong with this CD. It delivered, and big time. With some good ol’ fashioned punk rock with the occasional hint of ska influence, this CD is worth giving a listen to, and I personally can’t wait to hear more from this Boston-based band. ” – Bryanna Robinson, Askew Reviews
