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The Strange Boys

The Strange Boys are a four-piece band based out of Austin, Texas, comprised of the members Ryan Sambol (Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica), Philip Sambol (Bass), Greg Enlow (Guitar), and Matt Hammer (Drums). Their music incorporates stylistic elements of garage rock, punk, R&B and country.[1] The group have been compared to acts such as Chuck Berry, England's Newest Hit Makers-era Rolling Stones[2], 13th Floor Elevators[3] and other bands featured on the compilation album, Nuggets.[1] However, in an interview Ryan Sambol dismissed the lattermost of these comparisons as "ridiculous", stating the album was "filled mostly with boring stuff and horrible lyrics."[3]

The Strange Boys were formed in Dallas, Texas in 2001 as a punk duo by Ryan Sambol and Matt Hammer while the pair was in 8th grade[1]. Ryan's brother Philip Sambol returned to Dallas from college and joined in 2003[4].

After releasing their debut EP, States Newest Noise Makers, in 2004[5] and adding Austinite Greg Enlow to the lineup, the band relocated to Austin in late 2006.

The band later released their Nothing EP in 2007 on Dusty Medical Records[1][5] and a self-released EP, The Strange Boys Will Now Forever Be Known As The Martin Luther Kings,[4] in 2008 before issuing their debut full length album, entitled The Strange Boys and Girls Club via In The Red Records on March 3, 2009.

In late 2009 the band underwent some line-up changes, with drummer and founding member Matt Hammer being replaced by Seth Densham, originally of Mika Miko (who disbanded in October, 2009). Jenna Thornhill-DeWitt, also a former member of Mika Miko, was added as saxophonist and back-up vocalist, and Tim Presley, of Darker My Love, also joined to contribute back-up vocals[6].

Around the same time, the newly outfitted line-up of the Strange Boys signed a deal with UK record label, Rough Trade, to distribute their material outside of the US, as well as announcing details of their sophomore release, Be Brave, which is due on February 8, 2010 (UK) and February 9, 2010 (US) and preceded by a single release of the title track, 'Be Brave', on January 25 (UK) and January 26 (US). The group also announced details of a brief supporting slot throughout November with Julian Casablancas of The Strokes for some of his solo US tour dates[7].

The Strange Boys have toured alongside acts such as the Mighty Hannibal, Roky Erickson, Mika Miko, Daniel Johnston, Black Lips, Reigning Sound, King Khan, Jay Reatard[4], Julian Casablancas[7] and made appearances at Austin City Limits Festival[2] and SXSW.

Discography

  • States Newest Noisemakers EP (2004)
  • Nothing EP (2007)
  • The Strange Boys Will Now Forever Be Known As The Martin Luther Kings EP (2008)
  • The Strange Boys and Girls Club (2009)

References

  1. ^ a b c d http://www.dustedmagazine.com/features/809
  2. ^ a b http://www.aclfestival.com/artistdiscovery/default.asp?id=187
  3. ^ a b http://www.rockfeedback.com/feature/203/the-strange-boys-interview-july-2009/
  4. ^ a b c http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/05/getting-to-know-the-strange-boys.html
  5. ^ a b http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3nfwxq8dldhe
  6. ^ http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/the-strange-boys/be-brave/34367/
  7. ^ a b http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/11/the-strange-boys-sign-to-rough-trade-will-release.html
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