The city of Boston has made countless invaluable contributions to our society. First there was the Boston Tea Party, then there was the Boston Red Sox and now, there’s rock duo Squish the Bad Man.

Both recent graduates of Berkley College of Music in Boston, Julie Meyers and Dave Middleton have been collaborating for about 3 1/2 years, though they only formally started their band, Squish the Bad Man, three months ago.

Although they draw inspiration from everything from hip hop to classic country, Squish strives to defy any conventional categorization. “There’s probably someone that we sound like, but we’re trying really hard not to sound like anyone.” said Meyers.

Middleton agreed. “We don’t want to be the next big anything but the next big Squish the Bad Man. We’re just trying to make really good music.”

Armed with nothing but their guitars, one electric, one acoustic, and their voices, Squish delivers rock that is sometimes folky, sometimes funky, but always solid.

Meyers’ lead vocals, reminiscent of Patty Smith, perfectly compliment Middleton’s crafty guitar work and melodic voice.”There’s lots of S**t going on – right now, we’re a duo with two guitars and we’re trying to work within those limitations.” said Middleton.

Meyers’ talents as a singer, songwriter and guitar player was nourished by her family’s love for music. All of her uncles, both of her brothers and her father all play instruments.

Middleton, also a singer, songwriter and guitar player, became interested in music in high school. “I was a singer because I was the only guy in my high school who could sing in key – but then they wanted to be a hardcore band, so they kicked me out. So then I started to learn guitar just to stick it to them.” said Middleton.

Squish has been playing local venues like the True Love Coffeehouse, Luna’s Cafe and Delta of Venus since they moved here earlier in the year, and are currently recording their first CD.”We started recording in August. It will be out by Christmas. It’s gonna be called How to Get to Heaven – six songs of sexual bliss.” said Meyers.

Squish will be appearing on The Nobody Show at True Love Coffeehouse (2406 J Street) on Thursday at 9 p.m. and again at the True Love with David Houston on Saturday at 9 p.m.