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Punkerton Records is thrilled to announce The Boy Detective’s much-anticipated debut full-length album, Exhibition, set to release on November 8, 2024, across all formats, including vinyl, CD, and digital. Known for their infectious ska-punk energy, wit, and dynamic performances, The Boy Detective is making waves as one of Southeastern Michigan’s most exciting new bands.

About The Boy Detective

Founded as a casual ska-punk project between friends Nic Good and Benny Capaul, The Boy Detective has grown from playful studio sessions into a full band, amassing a loyal following. Since their live debut in 2022, the band has evolved with a rich lineup, including saxophone and trombone players who add layers to their unique, humor-filled sound. After signing with Punkerton Records in 2024, they began work on “Exhibition”, a landmark record that captures the spirit and vitality of ska-punk today.

A Word from The Band

“The greatest “Exhibition” that Southeastern Michigan has to offer. A visual and auditory exploration on Aging Seduction, Sentimental Parenting, Betrayed Relationships and Existentialism. A pure masterpiece of breakdowns and upstrokes.” 

-Benny Capaul (singer, The Boy Detective)

Stream “Exhibition” Here: https://found.ee/theboydetective_exhibition

Order “Exhibition” Vinyl & CD Here: https://punkertonrecords.com/products/ the-boy-detective-exhibition-pre-order the-boy-detective-exhibition-pre-order

Holiday Single Alert!

In a ska-infused holiday twist, The Boy Detective will also be dropping a festive single, “I Renounce Verdukianism!” on November 8.

“Tis the season of disastrous relationships and crippling self-isolation mixed with stretched out and holey stockings overflowing with regret and jealousy. Deck the halls with subzero apartments and frostbitten appendages “I didn’t need those three fingers anyways!”. Happy Holidays from the Boy Detective.” -Benny Capaul (singer, The Boy Detective)

Stream “I Renounce Verdukianism!” here https://found.ee/theboydetective_irenounceverdukianism

Record Release Tour & Special In-Store Event

The Boy Detective will celebrate Exhibition with a Record Release Tour alongside some of the biggest names in the scene.

“Exhibition” Record Release Tour Dates:

• 11/07/2024 – Smalls – Hamtramck, MI – w/ Bar Stool Preachers, Bite Me Bambi (Get Tickets)
• 11/08/2024 – Skully’s Music Diner – Columbus, OH w/ Five Iron Frenzy (Get Tickets)
• 11/09/2024 – Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL w/ Five Iron Frenzy (Get Tickets)
• 11/10/2024 – The Pike Room @ The Crofoot – Pontiac, MI w/ Millington (Get Tickets)Plus, fans in Columbus, OH, can join an exclusive in-store listening party at Used Kids Records on November 8 at 2:30 pm. Attendees can meet the band and enjoy an early listen of “Exhibition” as well as the new 7” split, For the Record, I’m Not a Cannibal Anymore, featuring ska icons J. Navarro and Eric Abbey.In-Store Album Release Event

  11/08/2024, 2:30 pm
  Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St. Columbus, OH
  Featuring a live album preview of “Exhibition” + 7” split Side B “For the Record, I’m Not a Cannibal Anymore” (ft. J. Navarro & Eric Abbey).

  Released digitally on October 4, 2024, this powerhouse track with J. Navarro and Eric Abbey dives into reclaiming passion amid tough memories. It’s a message of resilience against hardship, set to bold ska rhythms.

  Listen to For the Record, I’m Not a Cannibal Anymore here

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  Additional Tour Dates:

• 12/06/2024 – Ida Township Park – Ida, MI – w/ Lame Ass Dads, Middle-Out
• 12/12/2024 – Smalls – Hamtramck, MI – w/ The Pietasters (Get Tickets)
• 12/26/2024 – Magic Stick – Detroit, MI – w/ Mustard Plug, Killer Diller (Get Tickets)
• 12/28/2024 – The Majestic Complex – Detroit, MI – Black Christmas w/ Bane, Throwrag, Koffin Kats, Middle-Out (Get Tickets)

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Independent Punk Rock, Folk & Alt-Country record label based in Columbus, OH.

Ralph Greco, Jr. is the devilishly clever nom de plume of professional writer/musician Ralph Greco who lives in the wilds of suburban New Jersey. He is also a podcast co-host, but as everyone has a podcast these days, this fact is of very little consequence.

Ralph can be reached by writing [email protected]

 

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