THE BOSTON HERALD

“Now emerging as saviors to rockin’ twins everywhere are Jay and Dave Hepburn of the up and coming band Sand Machine. With guitarist Jeremy Bates and bassist Noah Scanlan, the Quincy-based quartet has become one of Boston's most intriguing new bands. As dozens of post-punk Interpol clones multiply like fungal spores over the city, Sand Machine sticks to its idiosyncratic sound. Mixing the Deadpan delivery of Cake with shades of The Band’s rootsy harmonies and a healthy dose of The Beatles, Sand Machine doesn’t sound like anyone in the city. Despite the heavy influence of these giants, there’s something strange and fresh about Sand Machine's sound.”