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Providence, Rhode Island, United States (2002 – present)

Zox are an alternative rock group from Providence, Rhode Island, United States who formed in 2002. The band consists of Eli Miller (vocals, guitar), John Zox (drums), Spencer Swain (violin), and Dan Edinberg (bass, keyboards).

The band got its first big break in the BRU Rock Hunt, an annual Battle of the Bands run by Providence commercial alternative/indie rock station 95.5 WBRU.

They have an uncanny ability to blend rock - from new wave to progressive - with ska, punk balladry, and a bit of baroque into something highly original. Miller’s direct and personal songwriting derives from an unquestionable pop sensibility, while the band’s sophisticated arrangements and intricate instrumentals give their songs an expansive and psychedelic edge. The band further distinguishes itself by using the electric violin as a lead instrument. Described by The Village Voice as “a cross between Eddie Van Halen and Papa John Creach,” violinist Spencer Swain adds swirling textures and searing melodies that range from the pretty to the profane.

Members of the band include Eli Miller (Vocals/Guitar), John Zox (Drums/Percussion), Spencer Swain (Violin/Vocals), and Dan Edinberg (Bass/Vocals/Keys). Former members include Eli Batalion.

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ska, alternative, reggae, indie, poppy ska-ey reggae-ey music with a violin
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1	Goodnight	74
2	Anything but Fine	61
3	Thirsty	57
4	Can't Look Down	51
5	A Little More Time	49
6	Line in the Sand	47
7	The Same (Doesn't Feel the Same)	45
8	Canon full track	40
8	Carolyn	40
10	Towards Los Angeles	35
11	Better If It's Worse	34
12	The Wait, Part II	32
12	Eventually full track	32
12	When the Rain Comes Down Again	32
15	Bridge Burning	31

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Handronoid wrote:
last month

The brilliance of this band surprises me every time I listen.

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oozabooman wrote:
last month

They're tagged as ska because they toured with Streetlight Manifesto

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JanieVicious wrote:
September 2009

i still can't figure out how Zox gets tagged as ska. they really don't have any ska influence, and they don't have a brass section...

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moreyellowbirds wrote:
September 2009

oh zox how you make my heart warm

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ecospiky wrote:
August 2009

one of the best band recommendations last.fm ever gave me.

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Jah_Wise wrote:
July 2009

Spencer is awesome, I love when he does electric violin "picking". amazing on canon....

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highpointeuk wrote:
June 2009

seen these guys live a few years ago! AMAZING!

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Captain_M4d wrote:
May 2009

Any crossover DMB fans here? I'm both a fan of DMB and Zox. I'm really excited for DMB's Big Whiskey and the Grogux King (6/2)!!

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drug_deadstva wrote:
April 2009

эй вы чо какое рэггей. нет там никакова реггей. обычный гитарный мейнстрим епта

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ZOXSEA wrote:
March 2009

還沒聽過，第一次試聽，不知道感覺如何。

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esthelia wrote:
February 2009

los amooo! encerio que si

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JessiePoo123 wrote:
February 2009

I loved seeing them with streetlight manifesto. :) I wanna see them again. Mhhmm.

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Outragexl10 wrote:
January 2009

I need to see you guys live so badly... your never on tour by me when i can go and see you... one day ill get the chance

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jillblaz wrote:
January 2009

lulz

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JessiePoo123 wrote:
December 2008

I want to see them again :]

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pm137 wrote:
December 2008

really glad to see these guys getting some recognition, saw them back in summer 2006 at Leeds festival, and again in Austria this summer. They were stunning, made my mates come along and they're hooked now!

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JeebusMcChrist wrote:
December 2008

The more I listen to this band, the more I like them. Probably the only "indie" rock I like. =D

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Murfmcgirk wrote:
December 2008

oops put up one of the wrong pictures my bad

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JeebusMcChrist wrote:
December 2008

Studio is good. Live was awesome.

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arcanumdown wrote:
November 2008

This band is much better live than on CD....and damn, Anything but Fine amazes me everytime I hear it

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