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Iska Dhaaf
Iska Dhaaf
	Iska Dhaaf performing at The Neptune Theater in Seattle, WA Iska Dhaaf performing at The Neptune Theater in Seattle, WA for Red Bull Sound Select
Background information
Origin	Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres	post-punk, hip-hop inspired rock, indie rock
Years active	July 2012 - Present
Labels	Brick Lane Records
Members	Nathan Quiroga; Benjamin Verdoes;
Website	http://iskadhaaf.com

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Iska Dhaaf is a two-person band that formed in Seattle, Washington around mid-2012. The band’s name, ‘Iska Dhaaf’, is a Somali translation for the phrase, "let it go", and members include Nathan Quiroga (lead-vocals and guitar) and Benjamin Verdoes (drums, percussion, and keys). The group is uniquely known for playing a multitude of instruments despite their small size. Prior to the formation of the group, both members had been active musicians in other bands.

In July 2012, the group performed their first show at Home Skillet Fest in Sitka, Alaska. However, both later admitted that it "was probably a little too early for the band". ^[2] Since then, the group has released two singles, and plans to release their first album on March 11, 2014 under their current label, Brick Lane Records ^[3].

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

Before forming Iska Dhaaf, Nathan Quiroga had been known for his participation in a Seattle hip-hop act known as, Mad Rad. Meanwhile, Benjamin Verdoes had been the founder of another recognizable Seattle band at the time, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band. When both started to experience troubles within their bands, the two would meet up in coffee shops and bars to discuss potential songs and bounce ideas off of one another. As the duo became closer friends, their many hours of practice fueled the formation of the group. In July 2012, they played their first show in Sitka, but claim that they have since grown. The pair currently continues to tour, and plans to release a full album early this year. ^[4]

Discography[edit]

The full studio album named, The Sun Will Burn, is set to be released in March 2014. ^[5]

Singles[edit]

Title	Album details
Happiness	Songs: Happiness and Rumi Released: September 3, 2013^[6] Stream on: Spotify
All The Kids	Songs: All The Kids and Two Ones Released: 2013 Stream on: Spotify

References[edit]

[1] ttp://blog.kexp.org/2013/09/19/song-of-the-day-iska-dhaaf-all-the-kids/

[2] ttp://www.secretly-important.com/interview-with-iska-dhaaf/

[3] ttp://iskadhaaf.com/

[4] ttp://www.secretly-important.com/interview-with-iska-dhaaf/

[5] ttp://iskadhaaf.com/

[6] ttp://iskadhaaf.com/album/happiness

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