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The Hearts and Sex with Strangers

The Hearts (formerly Jeff Stuart & The Hearts) pump out a sonic flow rife with hooky melodies and harmonies; they present a glamorous, sparkly live show; and they construct songs that are firmly nestled among modernity's musical vanguards. But The Hearts are brimming with another flavor sometimes lost in the overdubs of modern music...they exude soul. Their sound combines retro-pop, folk rock and electronica, but in all its flash it is honest and straightforward, with the 'heart' standing out in the mix.
http://www.thehearts.ca

Rising from the shadows of rain-covered Vancouver, Sex With Strangers are the sonic equivalent of a Swiss army knife, drawing on a wide variety of influences ranging from new wave rock, to post-punk, to 60s inspired ballads. Although the band revels in the exploration of a wide variety of genres, SWS has managed to create their own unique sound, highlighted by robust bass grooves and the vocal interplay between lead singers Hatch Benedict and Alexis Young.

Once named as one of "7 Undiscovered Bands Worth a Listen" to by SPIN Magazine, Sex With Strangers is best known for their feverish and interactive live performances. The band has showcased at a number of North American festivals since their inception, including performances at SXSW, CMJ, NXNE, Halifax Pop Explosion, Rifflandia, Sled Island, Junofest and Shambhala.

The band just released their fifth full-length album titled You Know Something We Don't? in June, 2014.

https://sexwithstrangers.bandcamp.com/