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Sex with Strangers

New Wave from Vancouver BC
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Sex with Strangers

Label: Independent
since circa 2007
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, to post-punk, to dance rock. 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 harmonies of singers Hatch Benedict and Shevaughn Ruley.

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 will be releasing a new EP on March 21st, 2016, followed by their sixth studio album in September.

Hatch Benedict – vocals, keyboards
Mike Gentile – bass
Cory Price – guitar
Dan Walker – drums
Shevaughn Ruley – keyboards, vocals

Find the latest SWS press, tour and recording information at:
www.sexwithstrangersmusic.com
Pop/Rock/Indie
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Past Events

10
Mar
2017
20:00
Sex With Strangers Video Release Party: Sex with Strangers, The Cut Losses, ADERA
Sex With Strangers ***VIDEO RELEASE PARTY*** https://www.facebook.com/sexwiths...
$10
The Biltmore Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
23
Jan
2015
21:00 02:00
Sex with Strangers ( Video Release Party), Owl Skowl, Trevor Risk
The Cobalt & COME FRIDAY present: SEX WITH STRANGERS Video Release Party & ...
The Cobalt
Event can be attended in person
13
Oct
2013
20:00
HAR MAR SUPERSTAR, Sex with Strangers, Looks to kill
“I’d travel to the edge of the earth to hear that man sing.” — SF Weekl...
$10-$12
The Cobalt
Event can be attended in person
24
Jan
2013
21:00 00:00
Sex with Strangers, Fine Times, The Never Surprise
Hip City Music & CiTR presents: SEX WITH STRANGERS & FINE TIMES w/ THE NEVER...
$10
The Media Club
Event can be attended in person
20
Oct
2012
20:00 23:00
Sex with Strangers (CD Release Party!) with ACTORS and Phoenix Thunderbird: Sex ...
Fresh off a tour of Eastern Canada and showcases at CMJ in New York, local dark-...
$10
The Biltmore Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
02
Nov
2011
21:30 01:00
LITTLE RED, Sex with Strangers
 
$13
The Media Club
Event can be attended in person
22
Sep
2011
20:00 12:00
The Boom Booms, Sex with Strangers, Ashleigh Eymann, The Oh Wells
We will be bringing our amazing top 20 artists to the Red Room on Richards every...
$12
The Red Room
Event can be attended in person
03
Jun
2011
19:30 22:00
The Peak 100.5 and The Georgia Straight present: Guilty About Girls, Sex with St...
 
$15
Venue
Event can be attended in person
14
Apr
2011
20:00 01:00
Sex With Strangers CD Release Party!: Sex with Strangers, Run With The Heard, Jo...
http://www.myspace.com/sexwithstrangers http://www.runwiththeheard.com/ h...
$10-$12
The Biltmore Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
05
Feb
2011
21:00 14:00
Topless Gay Love Tekno Party, Sex with Strangers, PANTHER & THE SUPAFLY BAND
 
$12-$15
The Cobalt
Event can be attended in person
09
Dec
2010
Sex with Strangers
 
Free
The Metropole Pub
Event can be attended in person
06
Aug
2010
21:30 02:00
Woodhands, HotTub , Sex with Strangers
On Sale Friday, June 4th. Paper Bag recording artists from Toronto/Vancouver ...
$12
The Biltmore Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
12
Jun
2010
21:30 02:00
Girlfriends & Boyfriends CD Release Party!: Girlfriends and Boyfriends, Sex with...
Prepare to dance with 4 of Vancouver's buzz generating acts. The dancefloor nev...
$10
The Media Club
Event can be attended in person
23
Apr
2010
21:30 02:00
The Pack A.D., Sex with Strangers, The Angry Dragons
Mint Records recording artists celebrate the release of their latest LP, We Kill...
$12
The Biltmore Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
27
Mar
2010
Sex with Strangers, TV Heart Attack
 
Shark Club
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28
Jan
2010
Fake Shark Real Zombie, Sex with Strangers, Lengthy List of Lovers, Accost
 
The Lamplighter
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12
Dec
2009
21:00 02:00
FELIX CARTAL comes to Victoria: Felix Cartal, Sex with Strangers, Celebrity Traf...
If you like one of the following then this is a party you must attend: Dancin...
$15
Capital Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
21
Nov
2009
Sex with Strangers, Adjective, The SSRIs
 
The Media Club
Event can be attended in person
24
Oct
2009
22:00
Sex with Strangers
 
The Biltmore Cabaret
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Current Lineup

Hatch Benedict
lead vox / keyboards
2007 - present
Magnus Magnum
bass
2007 - present
Cory Price
guitar
2007 - present
Dan Walker
drums
2008 - present
Alexis Young
keyboards, vox
2011 - present

Band Articles

Sex With Strangers/ Parlour Steps/ Call The City / Streetlight
Nearly Famous Music Festival Friday, November 14 @ Railway Club This night had a definite New Wave feel to it. A draft choice of late 70's and early 80's influences was bandied about. Streetlight, a four piece of bass, drums, keyboard...
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Author: Mark Bignell
Published by: The Skinny Magazine

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