Charlottesville, Virginia’s New Boss is the brainchild of guitarist Thomas Dean (Order, Invisible Hand). The lineup is rounded out by Parker Smith (drums, also Order), Jordan Perry (guitar/vocals, Eat Forever, My Mind), Scott Ritchie (bass, Errantry, Great Dads), Nick Rubin (keys), and Devon Sproule (vocals).

Since 2015 New Boss has churned out recordings and has played spots like Raleigh’s Slim’s, Chapel Hill’s Cave, and DC’s Rock ‘n Roll Hotel, as well as the fabled 9:30 Club. New album Third Sister (Warhen Records) is the first to feature vocals by Devon Sproule.

Vibrant, rambling power-pop […] an expert and exciting take on the swagger and style of its various rock and roll influences–from the loose grooves of late-era Velvet Underground to Big Star and Belle and Sebastian, and all the places in between.