Tiberius (band)
Tiberius
GenresIndie rock, Emo, Alternative Country
Years active2015–present
LabelsAudio Antihero
MembersBrendan WrightKelven Polite Pat King Sam BlumenstielColin Boyd
Websitewww.tiberiusiskindofaband.com

Tiberius is an indie rock band based in Boston, Massachusetts, originally founded as a solo project of songwriter Brendan Wright.[1][2][3]

History

Early Recordings and Self-Releases (2015-2024)

Brendan Wright began working on solo recordings under the Tiberius name in 2015,[2] self-releasing don't let your light fade, ya little disco ball in 2016 and A Depressing Optimism in 2018.[4][5]

Wright relocated from Rutland, VT[6][7] to Boston, MA,[8] and released the Lull album in 2021,[5] which was preceded by the “Pale Ale,” “Lull” and “Furrow” singles.[9][10][11]

With an expanding lineup,[2][4][6] Tiberius’ Fish in a Pond mini-album followed in 2023,[12][13] and included the Chanterelle (The Fungi Song),” “Fish in a Pond,” and “Clippers” singles.[14][15][16]Fish in a Pond peaked at #184 in the North American College & Community NACC 200 chart.[17]

Troubadour (2025-Present)

In February 2025, Tiberius released the “Sag” single[18] before being introduced to the Audio Antihero label by Avery Friedman.[19]Audio Antihero re-released “Sag” in July with the announcement of Troubadour, the band's label debut album.[20][21][1] Between August and October, Tiberius released the “Felt,” “Moab,” and “Painting of a Tree” singles, which premiered on Post-Trash, Under the Radar, and The Alternative.[22][4][23] The band toured[24] and playing live alongside these releases,[25][26][27] in addition to recording radio sessions for WNYU,[28]WCHC,[29]KGNU,[30]WVKR,[31][32]WORT,[33] and Dandelion Radio.[34][35] The band were also nominated as Best Country Artist in the 2025 Boston Music Awards during this period.[36][37]

The Troubadour album was released on November 14.[38][39][40] “Sag” reached #1 in the Hype Machine “Popular Now,” “Highlights,” and “Most Posted Now” charts.[41][42][43] The album debuted in the NACC 200 at #191 on November 25,[44] before reaching #90 in the following weeks.[45][46]

Critical Reception

The Troubadour album received 8/10 from PopMatters,[38] 9/10 from God Is In the TV,[47] 5/5 from New Noise Magazine,[48] and 8/10 from Mindies.[49] It also received coverage from Under the Radar,[4]NPR Music (All Songs Considered),[39]KLOF Mag,[2]The Alternative,[50][51][52]Post-Trash,[53] and Relix,[54] as well as airplay from BBC Radio Scotland,[55]KEXP,[1][56]WVKR,[57][32]WFMU,[58] and others.[59][60][61]

Discography

Albums and EPs

  • don't let your light fade, ya little disco ball (Self-Released / 2017)
  • A Depressing Optimism (Self-Released / 2018)
  • Lull (Self-Released / 2021)
  • Fish in a Pond (Self-Released, 2023)
  • Troubadour (Audio Antihero, 2025)

Singles

  • Pale Ale (Self-Released, 2020)
  • Furrow (Self-Released, 2020)
  • Lull (Self-Released, 2020)
  • Fish in a Pond (Self-Released, 2023)
  • Chanterelle (The Fungi Song) (Self-Released, 2023)
  • Clippers (Self-Released, 2023)
  • driving off phoebe's bridge / in my 2009 honda civic (Self-Released, 2024)
  • Sag (Audio Antihero, 2025)
  • Felt (Audio Antihero, 2025)
  • Moab (Audio Antihero, 2025)
  • Painting of a Tree (Audio Antihero, 2025)

Compilations and live releases

  • trial and error: a series of drafts and demos from 2015 (Self-Released / 2020)
  • Moose Tracks (Vol. I): Tunes from the Pandemic (Self-Released, 2021)
  • Clumps In The Grass [Live] (Self-Released, 2022)

Compilation appearances

  • PLAGUE TAPE 2021 - (Boston Hassle, 2021) - contributes "Despair Came Knocking"
  • Hit the North Pole (Vol.1): A Festive Charity Compilation for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (Hit the North Records, 2024)
  • Allston x Allston - (No Label, 2025) - contributes "Dry Rot" and "Hypoxia"[62] (Writer Only)
  • Rue Defense Tape Club: December 2025 (Rue Defense, 2025) - contributes "Sag"

References

  1. ^ abc"New Music Reviews (12/1)". www.kexp.org.
  2. ^ abcd"Tiberius – Troubadour (Album Review)". KLOF Mag. October 30, 2025.
  3. ^Campbell, Caleb. "Premiere: Tiberius Shares New Single "Moab"". Under the Radar Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  4. ^ abcdCampbell, Caleb. "Premiere: Tiberius Shares New Single "Moab"". Under the Radar Magazine.
  5. ^ abHasenoehrl, Carter (February 5, 2023). "In the Spotlight: Tiberius".
  6. ^ ab"Tiberius and the Art of Sonic Vulnerability // BOSTON HASSLE". bostonhassle.com. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  7. ^"Tiberius - Lizard Lemons - CATTY - Miss Emily".
  8. ^"Album Review: Tiberius - Troubador".
  9. ^"Tiberius – Lull // BOSTON HASSLE". bostonhassle.com.
  10. ^""Pale Ale" by Tiberius. WHRB 95.3fm Cambridge 11/26/25, 3:00 AM Wed Nov 26 with WHRB on WHRB 95.3fm Cambridge". spinitron.com.
  11. ^""Lull" by Tiberius. The Basement Sun Sep 28 with oliviaschnur on WTBU 89.3FM Boston". spinitron.com.
  12. ^McDermot, Thom. "Review: Tiberius 'Fish In A Pond' Mini Album". Music Crowns.
  13. ^Kosik, Liz (2023-07-14). "AOTW: Tiberius – "Fish in a Pond" - WLOY Loyola Radio". Retrieved 2025-12-14.
  14. ^""Sister of Pearl" by Baio. CHLY Overnight - Sunday night Mon Nov 3 on CHLY 101.7 FM Nanaimo". spinitron.com.
  15. ^""Fish in a Pond" by Tiberius. KWVA Eugene 88.1 FM 11/30/25, 3:03 AM Sun Nov 30 with Lottie on KWVA Eugene 88.1 FM". spinitron.com.
  16. ^""Clippers" by Tiberius. CHLY overnight -Sat. morning 4hrs Sat Nov 8 on CHLY 101.7 FM Nanaimo". spinitron.com.
  17. ^"NACC CHART - Top 200 Summary Chart". naccchart.com.
  18. ^Bonadies, Ben (February 19, 2025). "Tiberius Play a Lament for Band Life".
  19. ^Riley, Dillon (November 14, 2025). "Tiberius Chase That Lonesome Crowded Sound".
  20. ^"Tracks Of The Week #324 - God Is In The TV". July 21, 2025.
  21. ^"Sag". Hype Machine.
  22. ^Evans, Jonah (August 14, 2025). "Tiberius - "Felt" | Post-Trash Premiere". POST-TRASH.
  23. ^Staff, The Alt Editing (October 9, 2025). "Premiere: Tiberius – "Painting of a Tree"".
  24. ^Schlesinger, Alexis (December 5, 2025). "The Lexicon: Three cheers for Tiberius". The Gatepost.
  25. ^McNally, Andrew (September 1, 2025). "Rat City Is Everything That Makes Allston Great".
  26. ^"Indie emo act TIBERIUS bring a stripped-down duo run to the midwest ahead of "Troubadour," out soon - IDIOTEQ.com". September 4, 2025.
  27. ^staff, Treble (November 13, 2025). "Hear the lush new "farm emo" album from Tiberius, Troubadour".
  28. ^WNYU (2026-01-05). TIBERIUS | ALIVE IN THE BASEMENT | WNYU. Retrieved 2026-01-10 – via YouTube.
  29. ^"Brendan Wright (Tiberius) - Full Performance (Live from Studio C)". December 7, 2025 – via YouTube.
  30. ^"KGNU Community Radio". kgnu.org.
  31. ^Brown, Haley. "WVKR FM Instagram". www.instagram.com (WVKR FM).
  32. ^ ab"WVKR 11/15/25, 3:12 PM Sat Nov 15 with Tech Director on WVKR". spinitron.com.
  33. ^""Sitting - Session for Frog Moon on WORT" by Tiberius. Frog Moon Tue Nov 18 with Shannon on WORT 89.9FM Madison". spinitron.com.
  34. ^"Dandelion Radio - October 2025 Tracklistings". dandelionradio.com.
  35. ^"Dandelion Radio - November 2025 Tracklistings". dandelionradio.com.
  36. ^"Boston Music Awards".
  37. ^Vanyaland (2025-10-17). "Boston Music Awards 2025: Here is the full list of nominees". Vanyaland. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  38. ^ abIngalls, Chris. "Tiberius Mix Heavy Guitars with Melody and Twang". PopMatters.
  39. ^ abThompson, Stephen (2025-11-14). "The best new albums out Nov. 14". NPR. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  40. ^"Album Of The Week: Home Front 'Watch It Die'". stereogum.com. November 11, 2025.
  41. ^"Popular tracks / Hype Machine". Hype Machine.
  42. ^"Popular tracks / Hype Machine". Hype Machine.
  43. ^"10 most-posted artists / Hype Machine". Hype Machine.
  44. ^"NACC CHART - Top 200 Summary Chart". naccchart.com.
  45. ^"NACC CHART - Top 200 Summary Chart". naccchart.com.
  46. ^"NACC CHART - Top 200 Summary Chart". naccchart.com.
  47. ^"Tiberius - Troubadour (Audio Antihero) - God Is In The TV". November 11, 2025.
  48. ^"Album Review: Tiberius - Troubador". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  49. ^"Tiberius: 'Troubadour', crítica de su nuevo LP". November 17, 2025.
  50. ^Staff, The Alt Editing (2025-10-09). "Premiere: Tiberius – "Painting of a Tree"". The Alternative. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  51. ^Staff, The Alt Editing (2025-11-20). "Track by Track: Tiberius – 'Troubadour'". The Alternative. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  52. ^Staff, The Alt Editing (2025-08-18). "The Alt Weekly Roundup (8/18/25)". The Alternative. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  53. ^Glab, John (2026-01-16). "Tiberius - "Troubadour" | Album Review". POST-TRASH. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  54. ^Moderelli, Rob (November 21, 2025). "Relix Staff Picks – Nov. 21: De La Soul, Goose, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman, Sharp Pins, John Scofield & Dave Holland and More".
  55. ^"BBC Radio Scotland - Roddy Hart, 22/07/2025". BBC.
  56. ^"Sag - Tiberius". FMSpins.
  57. ^Conklin, Jeff (November 21, 2025). "#70: Tiptoe On The Highest Hill".
  58. ^"#8 | Wasn't Like Christmas At All: Jack Peterson's show". WFMU. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  59. ^"December 24th, 2025 – Unweighted – College Radio Charts". 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  60. ^"Search for the Artist "Tiberius"". track-blaster.com.
  61. ^"Tiberius — on BFF.fm". BFF.fm — Best Frequencies Forever. 2025-12-06. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  62. ^""Hypoxia (Tiberius Cover)" by Gollylagging. FUZZED OUT Fri Nov 21 with DJ Jorsh on WZBC 90.3 FM Newton". spinitron.com. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
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