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Hailing from Asbury Park, New Jersey, The Dentist blends surf rock with indie pop and garage punk, delivering jangly guitars, melodic hooks, and energetic live performances. Formed in 2013 by Emily Bornemann (vocals/bass) and Justin Bornemann (guitar), the duo has grown into a beloved fixture on the Northeast indie scene. Their music has earned them recognition from Mercury News as a SXSW Top 10 band in 2018 and multiple Asbury Park Music Awards for Song of the Year. Fans know them for catchy singles like heck The Calendar, New Dress, and Spilled Coffee, the latter licensed by Hulu from Making A Scene. The Dentist has also graced stages at Sea.Hear.Now festival (2018) and continues to connect with audiences through their vivid, high-energy recordings and thoughtful songwriting.