HiddenTrack #301 BOX ELDER (Chris Archuleta)

About this episode

This episode features Chris Archuleta discussing Box Elder's upcoming debut LP and their collaborative approach to music.

The 2021 EP "These Distractions Are Constant" introduced Box Elder's raw, confessional approach to indie rock. But the self-titled debut LP, arriving April 3, 2026, marks the project's true arrival. For the first time, Box Elder is a full collaborative effort, with each band member contributing to the sound and vision. The result is an album that maintains Archuleta's emotional core while expanding the sonic palette in exciting new directions. These songs don't shy away from difficult territo...

People in this episode

Host: Shane Murphy

Guest: Chris Archuleta

Topics covered

• indie rock
• music collaboration
• album release
• emotional songwriting
• band dynamics

Keywords

• Box Elder
• Chris Archuleta
• indie rock
• album release
• These Distractions Are Constant
• emotional music
• collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: These Distractions Are Constant, Box Elder

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