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The Strange Familiar

Akron, Ohio, United States | SELF

Akron, Ohio, United States | SELF
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"Cleveland Scene"

“A sublime new sophisticated rock band” - Cleveland Scene Magazine


"Music Connection"

“....they've crafted smooth pop/rock tracks, all deftly performed...."
- Music Connection


"ABCFamily"

“They're making waves on the music scene with a debut chock-full of super-catchy hooks and soulful melodies” - ABCFamily.com


"Akron Beacon Journal"

“Primed and pumped radio-ready, arena-rock machine waiting for an arena full of folks to discover them” - Akron Beacon Journal


Discography

This Is Gravity" - July 2009

"You Can't Go Back" EP - April 2008

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With no label support and over 70,000 paid downloads under their belt, THE STRANGE FAMILIAR lift their resonant pop rock to new heights on their debut full length album THIS IS GRAVITY. A powerful sound defined by the pairing of singer/songwriter/keyboardist Kira Leyden’s soaring vocals and elegant piano with guitarist/songwriter Jeff Andrea’s intricate guitar work. Kira & Jeff have been performing and writing together since they were in elementary school, playing hundreds of shows together in various bands, opening for Maroon 5, Bon Jovi and Sugar Ray. Their first charting song was not performed by them, however Ashlee Simpson recorded their song "Invisible" and released it in 2006. The song reached #19 on Billboard & #1 on iTunes.

TSF's new album features 12 tracks including the undeniably catchy “I Just Want To Love You” and the uplifting rock-ballad “Courage Is…”. The album from the Los Angeles-based, Akron, OH-bred band—rounded out by bassist Frank Freeman and newest member, Nicholas Sainato on drums. All four members are originally from small towns in Ohio. THIS IS GRAVITY was digitally released independently over the summer of 2009.

Three TSF songs have been featured in promos for ABC Family's series The Secret Life of the American Teenager--a 2008 Teen Choice Award-winning series. "I Just Want to Love You" and "Courage Is..." were featured in promos for the third season. "Secret Life (You and Me)" is also included as a special feature on the Season 2 DVD.