Tiberius (band)


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

History

Early Recordings and Self-Releases (2015-2024)

Brendan Wright began working on solo recordings under the Tiberius name in 2015, self-releasing don't let your light fade, ya little disco ball in 2016 and A Depressing Optimism in 2018.
Wright relocated from Rutland, VT to Boston, MA, and released the Lull album in 2021, which was preceded by the “Pale Ale,” “Lull” and “Furrow” singles.
With an expanding lineup, Tiberius’ Fish in a Pond mini-album followed in 2023, and included the Chanterelle,” “Fish in a Pond,” and “Clippers” singles. Fish in a Pond peaked at #184 in the North American College & Community NACC 200 chart.

Troubadour (2025-Present)

In February 2025, Tiberius released the “Sag” single before being introduced to the Audio Antihero label by Avery Friedman. Audio Antihero re-released “Sag” in July with the announcement of Troubadour, the band's label debut album. 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. The band toured and played live alongside these releases, in addition to recording radio sessions for WNYU, WCHC, KGNU, WVKR, WORT, and Dandelion Radio. The band were also nominated as Best Country Artist in the 2025 Boston Music Awards during this period.
The Troubadour album was released on November 14. “Sag” reached #1 in the Hype Machine “Popular Now,” “Highlights,” and “Most Posted Now” charts, and placed at #4 in the Dandelion Radio Festive Fifty chart. The album debuted in the NACC 200 at #191 on November 25, before reaching #90 in the following weeks.

Critical Reception

The Troubadour album received 8/10 from PopMatters, 9/10 from God Is In the TV, 5/5 from New Noise Magazine, and 8/10 from Mindies. It also received coverage from Under the Radar, NPR Music, KLOF Mag, The Alternative, Post-Trash, and Relix, as well as airplay from BBC Radio Scotland, KEXP, WVKR, WFMU, and others.

Discography

Albums and EPs

don't let your light fade, ya little disco ball A Depressing Optimism Lull Fish in a Pond
  • ''Troubadour''

Singles

Pale Ale Furrow Lull Fish in a Pond Chanterelle Clippers driving off phoebe's bridge / in my 2009 honda civic Sag Felt Moab
  • ''Painting of a Tree''

Compilations and live releases

trial and error: a series of drafts and demos from 2015 Moose Tracks : Tunes from the Pandemic
  • ''Clumps In The Grass ''

Compilation appearances