The Boxer Rebellion

The Boxer Rebellion return to Hamburg on 21 March 2026 at Fabrik Hamburg, just days before the release of their seventh album, The Second I’m Asleep. Formed in London, the quartet of Nathan Nicholson, Adam Harrison, Piers Hewitt and Andrew Smith play melodic, expansive indie rock, with builds of tension, wide guitars and Nicholson’s distinctive voice that hooks clear lines over darker atmospheres. Written in a concentrated burst, the new songs favour instinct over analysis and explore themes of lucidity amid chaos, letting go, and rapidly shifting points of reference.

On stage this energy translates into a set that blends new material and signature tracks from their catalogue, from nervous beginnings to the more atmospheric textures of recent years. The rhythm section drives without forcing, the guitars open up space and the voice maintains the emotional thread. It’s a moment to grasp where the band is heading today, while reconnecting with the songs that shaped their trajectory.