Box Elder
Box Elder emerges from the vibrant music scene of Salt Lake City, with their self-titled debut LP set to release on April 10, 2026 via Steadfast Records and Sweet Cheetah Records. Blending the melodic urgency of The Get Up Kids and Jimmy Eat World with raw emotional storytelling, vocalist/guitarist Christopher Archuleta leads the band through a journey of personal struggle and growth. Originally a solo project born during the Covid era, Box Elder has evolved into a full-band collaboration with 2 EPs under their belt and a forthcoming new LP exploring themes of mental health, love lost, and the quest for identity. With a polished production that honors the weight of their songs, Box Elder's music captures the essence of heartfelt alternative rock.
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Box Elder shares "As The Story Goes" from forthcoming debut album for Steadfast Records and Sweet Cheetah Records
Today, Salt Lake City, Utah's Box Elder shares "As The Story Goes," a track from its forthcoming debut, self-titled LP. Listen to it here.
"'As The Story Goes' is about a toxic relationship I was involved in where I ended up ultimately feeling like I didn't know the person I was standing next to in the end," says vocalist/guitarist Christopher Archuleta.
Along with the new single, the band has announced their self titled LP, set for release on April 10, 2026 via Steadfast Records and Sweet Cheetah Records. Across 11 emotionally charged melodic rock songs, including songs from their previously released EP, the band showcases the project's evolution from a solo effort into a collaborative full band endeavor. The album delves into themes of mental health struggles, love lost, and the quest for belonging, offering anthems of vulnerability and resilience channeling the melodic urgency of The Get Up Kids and Jimmy Eat World. With input from all members shaping the songwriting, this album represents a significant step for Box Elder, appealing to fans of bands like Saves The Day, Jimmy Eat World, The Get Up Kids, The Menzingers, The Wonder Years and Silversun Pickups. You can stream most of the new album below and directly on their bandcamp page.
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Box Elder
April 10, 2026Jackson, Wyoming emo band Box Elder has announced their self titled LP, set for release on April 10, 2026 via Steadfast Records and Sweet Cheetah Records. Across 11 emotionally charged melodic rock songs, including the songs from their previously released EP, the band showcases the project's evolution from a solo effort into a collaborative band endeavor. The album delves into themes of mental health struggles, love lost, and the quest for belonging, offering anthems of vulnerability and resilience channeling the melodic urgency of The Get Up Kids and Jimmy Eat World. With input from all members shaping the songwriting, this album represents a significant step for Box Elder, appealing to fans of bands like Saves The Day, Jimmy Eat World, The Get Up Kids, The Menzingers, The Wonder Years and Silversun Pickups.