le loup
There are countless classifications of indie rock – post-punk, alt-folk, electro-pop, experimental – and then there’s the seemingly unclassifiable sounds of D.C.'s le loup.
In an age where so many indie bands succomb to gimmicks and frills, le loup concentrates solely on the music. Each of the band’s six members sings and plays an instrument, resulting in a multi-layered, intoxicatingly complex sound. Le loup's tracks are reminiscent of an early Pixies record and saturated with an avant-garde experimentalism akin to popular art-rockers Animal Collective. Following last year's release of their debut album, “The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium Assembly,” NPR dubbed le loup the #1 “Unknown Artist of 2007.” The band is currently preparing for a North American tour with Stereolab, set to kick off at NYC’s Irving Plaza this weekend.
Due to touring constraints, le loup wasn't available for interview. Get to know them at their next show!
