Strange Ranger
Strange Ranger, formerly Sioux Falls, is an American indie band originally from Portland, Oregon. They are now based between Philadelphia and New York City.
Strange Ranger | |
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| Origin | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, experimental pop |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Broken World Media Tiny Engines, Fire Talk |
History
In 2016, Sioux Falls released their debut full-length album, Rot Forever, on Broken World Media.[1][2] Later in 2016, the band changed their name to Strange Ranger.[3] In 2017, Strange Ranger released their first album under their new name, titled Daymoon.[4] In 2019, Strange Ranger released their third full-length album as a band (second as Strange Ranger), titled Remembering the Rockets.[5][6]
The band's fourth album, Pure Music, will be released in July 2023 on Fire Talk Records. It signifies a shift from indie rock into more poppy electronic sounds.[7]
Discography
Studio albums
as Sioux Falls
- Rot Forever (2016, Broken World Media)
as Strange Ranger
- Daymoon (2017, Tiny Engines)
- Remembering the Rockets (2019, Tiny Engines)
- Pure Music (2023, Fire Talk)
References
- Nelson, Brad. "Sioux Falls: Rot Forever". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- Kivel, Adam. "Sioux Falls – Rot Forever". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- Geslani, Michelle. "Sioux Falls change name to Strange Ranger, premiere new song "Sunbeams Through Your Head" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- Rettig, James. "Stream Strange Ranger Daymoon". Stereogum. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- Ross, Alex. "Hear Strange Ranger's beautiful, apocalyptic indie LP, Remembering The Rockets". The Fader. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- Rettig, James. "Stream Strange Ranger's New Album Remembering The Rockets". Stereogum. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- Davis, Ted (March 17, 2023). "#NOWPLAYING - Strange Ranger, 'Rain So Hard'". NPR.