Music Style Power Pop/Modern Rock

Musical Influences The Beatles, U2, Led Zeppelin, power pop

Similar Artists Goo Goo Dolls, Oasis, Superdrag, Matthew Sweet, Tonic

Artist History “It’s been a long time since I heard rock and roll that I liked. This is a hit!” Those were the words of Grammy-nominated artist/producer/songwriter Wyclef Jean when he heard the music of Next Big Thing. This New York City band has forged a sound that is modern, yet fully aware of its roots. From the raw, punky energy of “In the Stars,” to the Brit-pop inspired title track, “Radiate,” to the sweet harmonies and vocal interplay of “Ferris Wheel,” the eleven tracks of Next Big Thing’s first full-length release, “Radiate,” do just that. Founded by vocalist-guitarists Shawn Moynihan and Alan Miller, and joined by drummer Lou Iacobelli and bassist-vocalist Gautam Peri, Next Big Thing combines elements of modern rock, Brit-pop, and good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll with high-caliber songwriting skills that have been recognized three times by the Billboard National Songwriting Competition. Their energetic and enthusiastic live shows are reminiscent of bands such as Barenaked Ladies. In addition to headlining its own shows, the band has opened for rock legends Leslie West (Mountain), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), and Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free). NBT was also commissioned to write the theme song for the minor-league baseball Staten Island Yankees and was invited to perform for an audience of thousands at the opening of the team’s Richmond County Bank Stadium. Recent performances include several shows at New York City’s famed ACME Underground and at Abiline’s in Philadelphia. The band was also invited to perform at the 2002 International Pop Overthrow Festival with a showcase set at Luna Lounge. Next Big Thing has received airplay on several stations including WPLJ-FM, Z-100 and the YES NETWORK in New York City as well as WDHA-FM and WHTG-FM in New Jersey. The band was also featured performing live on WABC-TV. With their brand new release, “Radiate,” and their remarkable ability to appeal to a wide range of music fans, NBT is poised to make 2003 their breakout year.

Group Members Shawn Moynihan - vocals, guitar; Alan Miller - vocals, guitar; Lou Iacobelli - drums; Gautam Peri - vocals, bass guitar

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums Radiate (LP 2002)

Press Reviews "It's been a long time since I heard rock and roll that I liked. This is a hit!" - WYCLEF JEAN "Passionate, proficient and very musical... Next Big Thing could be just that!" - JOE LYNN TURNER (Rainbow, Deep Purple) "I'm going to play this in my office all the time!" - SCOTT SHANNON (WPLJ-FM) "That's a good sounding record!" - TODD PETTENGILL (WPLJ-FM) "Very impressed." - LESLIE WEST (Mountain) "These guys succeed in transforming their nostalgia for yesteryear's classic rock hits into a sound that's both contemporary and radio friendly." - MUSICIAN'S EXCHANGE

Location New York, NY - USA

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