ABOUT LOVE FOR STRANGERS

Math/Prog Rock band from Baltimore MD

Short Bio:
Love For Strangers is a progressive rock band from Baltimore MD, known for fusing the technical precision of math rock with the real emotion of emo. Formed in 2020, the five-piece lineup features vocalist Rachel Byer, guitarists Jefferson Hirshman and Nik Redcay, bassist Zach Miskimon and drummer Jack Naden. With odd time signatures, soaring melodies, heartfelt lyrics and virtuosic solos, Love For Strangers crafts a groove-driven sound that’s both heady and cathartic. Their debut EP LFS is streaming now.

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Long Bio:​

Love For Strangers is a progressive rock band from Baltimore MD, formed in November 2020. The lineup includes vocalist Rachel Byer, guitarists Jefferson Hirshman and Nik Redcay, bassist Zach Miskimon, and drummer Jack Naden. Created with the goal to stand out and create something new, their inspiration draws from a wide variety of musical groups and genres including math rock pioneers Chon, TTNG, Covet, Delta Sleep and Hikes, as well as the improvisational spirit of 70s jazz fusion. Each band member brings their own influence, combining sounds from Queens of the Stone Age, Circa Survive, Sweet Pill, Pat Metheny and Steely Dan. Love For Strangers creates a unique sound that pairs virtuosic precision with emo accessibility. With intricate rhythms, catchy melodies, and improvised solos, they deliver a danceable and one-of-a-kind take on modern math rock.

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History of the Band:

LFS began at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where drummer Connor LeFevre and guitarist Jefferson Hirshman first connected through a virtual music theory class. An Instagram DM led to their first jam session with bassist Danny Stuckenschneider, resulting in the beginnings of their track “Spaceship Landing.” Love For Strangers debuted live in summer 2021, beginning to consistently play shows until about July 2023. Soon after Danny left the band, and it was time to commit to finding a singer which they had wanted to do all along. Over the next about 7 months, Connor and Jefferson would find vocalist Rachel Byer, guitarist Nik Redcay and bassist Zach Miskimon, completing the lineup in February 2024. They would announce their first tour for April 2024 and begin consistent performances and rehearsals again. Connor left around July 2024, and performances featured fill-in drummer Brett Schatz until Jack Naden joined the band officially in December of 2024.