The Exploding Boy
An underground cold wave artist.
The Exploding Boy was formed in January 2006 by Johan Sjöblom (Prune, Fake Moss) and Lars “Les” Andersson (Kodji, Run Level Zero). The original setting with Johan, Les, Stefan, Nick, Mario and Tord lasted for one album, then Tord and Mario left the band, and The Exploding Boy kept on going with the missing instruments on backing track. At Wave Gotik Treffen 2015 two more members were added, Mattias on bass (Paris) and Richard on Drums (IAMX, Melody Club). The first album together as the "new" Xboy was released in 2018 - Alarms! 2019 it is ten years since the release of the classic album AFTERGLOW, so The Exploding Boy is celebrating this with a German anniversary Tour in September/October 2019. 2023 a anniversary deluxe edition of the debut album THE EXPLODING BOY is released on vinyl, and in connection with that 2 unreleased songs are out as singles. 2025 the band is booked at the classic Leipzig festival Wave Gotik Treffen. In 2026, The Exploding Boy turns 20 years - let’s celebrate!!! Members 2025: Johan - Vocals/Acoustic Guitar Stefan - Vocals/Electric Guitar Les - Lead Guitar Nick - Keyboards Mattias - Bass DISCOGRAPHY The Exploding Boy - Deluxe Edition of the Debut album 2023 11:59 - Single 2019 Alarms! - Album 2018 At The Dress Circle - Live NYC - Album 2016 Four - Album 2013 The Black Album - Album 2011 The Human EP - Single 2011 Afterglow - Album 2009 The Exploding Boy - Album 2007
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What kind of music does The Exploding Boy play?+
The Exploding Boy plays cold wave, post-punk, darkwave - built more for the room than a playlist. The Exploding Boy was formed in January 2006 by Johan Sjöblom (Prune, Fake Moss) and Lars “Les” Andersson (Kodji, Run Level Zero).
What are The Exploding Boy live shows like?+
The Exploding Boy's live sets are loose and exploratory - consistent in quality but rarely identical night to night.
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