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Moments (Under)
Nighttime (Under)
Under (Under)
Beastie Queen (Under)
Gone & Buried (Under)
Held (Under)
In the black (Life Jacket)
5 more minutes (Life Jacket)
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After four years touring Latin America, the UK, Europe and the USA, Anglo-Chilean avant indie-pop phenomenon, Intimate Stranger - formed in 2006 by Chilean guitarist Lau Stranger and English/Croatian singer/bassist Tessie Stranger, has finally had the breakthrough they deserve with the release of their second album Under in June 2010. Having just finished their second US tour, (Moments of Riot 2011) together with the band's keyboardist Ismael Palma. and Austin-based drummer Victor Ziolkowski, Intimate Stranger is currently touring South America with original drummer Mauricio Munoz.
The title song Under is currently getting extensive mainstream and college radio play in the U.S. (including plays on Rodney on the Roq, Austin's 101 X, KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, RIFF2's Undercover Sound System) as well as plays on BBC Radio 6 and top South American stations Horizonte and Rock and Pop. It's video is currently on MTV in Latin America. As of August 2011, "Under" has remained at No.1 of the Altrock CMJ 200 Top 30 for three consecutive weeks, is 8th on the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Top 10 (accumulated national indie radio plays) found 8th in the Top 20 albums via FMQB SubModern.
Following their highly successful showcase at SXSW in 2010 the band made a big splash again in 2011, with various press picking out Intimate Stranger as a definite band to watch for this year. The Austin Chronicle has highlighted them as one of Austin’s best new acts and among the top ten of 2011, “The Anglo-Chilean quartet just moved to town – signed to Austin's Fringecore Records – and made quite the first impression. In obvious radio singles "Moments" and "Under," the international fourpiece mixed the glossy energy of New Wave with a modern, alt-rock edge, anchored by Croatian singer/bassist Tessie S-Woodgate. They won't be strangers for long.”
Intimate Stranger records a live session at the prestigous Ardent Studios, Memphis, TN. while touring the U.S in 2011.
Intimate Stranger pack out Maggie Mae’s at their showcase this year at SXSW 2011 in Austin, TX.
(Photos by Rafal Maslow )
Austin Music and Entertainment recommended the band in its interview with Tessie Stranger, “Check out Intimate Stranger; they’re both Austin’s newest band and one of its most worldly. This city is more eclectic with Tessie, Lau, Ismael and Victor making music in it, so let’s welcome them with open arms and make sure they want to stay.”
Intimate Stranger headline the Latinworks showcase at SXSW.
(Photos by Santiago Forero www.santiagoforero.com/)
Intimate Stranger 3D performance at Plutopia 2011 SXSW interactive event.
Having played in venues as diverse as The Rock Garden, and Dublin Castle in London, Roxy in Buenos Aires, Club Blondie and Teatro Caupolican in Santiago, The Parish and Emo´s in Austin, One Eyed Jack´s in New Orleans and the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY, the band is renowned for their dynamic live performances, as was seen at this year’s Plutopia 2011: The Future of Play, where they played alongside huge live responsive 3D projections.
Intimate Stranger at Centro Cultural Amanda in Santiago
After their January 2011 show at the Knitting Factory, New York, AOL Spinner’s Annie Reuter chose Intimate Stranger as her band of the week writing; “Frontwoman Tessie Stranger has been named one of the “Leading Ladies of Rock” by Rolling Stone Chile and last Friday she demonstrated just why. With powerful stage presence, her vocals immediately grab the listener. Her singing combined with atmospheric guitar effects, soaring synth melodies and solid drum rhythm had concertgoers energized and dancing along.”
Intimate Stranger at the Knitting Factory, New York
Tessie Stranger is featured in Rolling Stone Chile for the
“Leading Ladies of Rock' 2009 special
In March 2010 Intimate Stranger pre-release Under at the SXSW
Waterloo Records Showcase
Intimate Stranger’s 2010 USA Tour was supported by strong TV,
radio and press including live performances and interviews on
Fox, KEYE TV and ME TV
Intimate Stranger at Teatro Caupolican in Santiago in November 2010
(Photos by www.futurofreak.com)
Fans and press alike have picked up on the band’s powerful stage presence, with David Ponce, Chile’s top music critic writing, “One of the reasons why its so special to see Intimate Stranger live, is because they go so much beyond playing the album, they recreate the album each time, with every show being a completely unique and new experience.”
Extravaganza, Chile recently wrote; "The band's sound is warm and sensual, violent and sweet, gritty and sensitive. All at the same time. Live, this quartet is a killer unit that overwhelms the audience with waves of noise and electricity, and has become by far one of the best shows in the capital. Their performance is flawless."
Now in national distribution in the USA and Chile and available on all major music download websites.
Tracklisting for Under
1. Moments
2. Nighttime
3. Under
4. Held
5. Beastie Queen
6. All Things Pretty
7. Note to Self
8. Shiny Tears
9. Little Steps
10. Gone and Buried
Links to:
Web Press Videos Photos Myspace Facebook Twitter Blogspot
Management / Label US: Fringecore Records www.futurefrequencies.com
PR: Hard Pressed Publicity www.hardpressedpublicity.com
Radio promoter: Notorious Radio www.notoriousradio.com
Under is receiving rave reviews. Here are a few other examples:
The Girls Are On 6 Music (BBC Radio), UK
INTRODUCING | INTIMATE STRANGER
October 22, 2010,
By Richard Ruston http://thegirlsare.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/introducing-intimate-stranger/ - more-4387
“Tessie’s vocals stand out throughout, varying from a haunting dispassion (in the black) to an earnest cry (Held). To be honest I’ve scarely heard a filthier guitar noise than on ‘Beastie Queen.’ Honestly, it makes the rotting abscess in my frontal cortex look un-pornographically normal by comparison. If that’s not a recommendation then not even God knows what is.”
Anti-Gravity Magazine New Orleans, USA.
Amigos Chilenos: Intimate Stranger returns - Interview and review
by Dan Fox
December 2010
http://antigravitymagazine.com/?p=1811
It turns out that Intimate Stranger also happens to be really fucking good! As one lady said as she exited Peaches records (somehow the band had scored an in-store there), “They sound like a bunch of baby Cures.” Well hell, okay! It’s true: their sound is so simple and driving, like some of the best ‘80s new wave/alternative pop-- minus the cheesy reverb, posturing and bad hairdos. All that’s left is simple, catchy rhythms,squeaky clean guitar and keyboard tones and a female singer
with just enough poison in her throat to lure you to your death, willingly. Ha, not really. Their CD has been in constant rotation ever since that visit and we’re all psyched to see them again.
Fense Post
Intimate Stranger: Under [Album Review]
29 December 2010 http://www.fensepost.com/main/2010/12/29/intimate-stranger-under-album-review/
Under has a bit of spark and flare that pops up consistently throughout the entire play list. The
guitar riffs rip apart your eardrums as lead vocalist Tessie Woodgate serenades you with her made
for indie vocals. Their rhythm sections is enlightening on “Moments”, and just listen to that bass on
the title track “Under”, it’s mind boggling good. But what is most impressive about this album has
to be how consistently over the top all the melodies seem to be. It’s like hearing the oohs and ahhs
pouring out of a trapeze tent at the circus for 45 minutes. It’s bloody entertaining to say the least.
Baby Sue, USA
Intimate Stranger - Under
June 2010 http://www.babysue.com/2010-June-LMNOP-Reviews.html#anchor22873
“The second full-length release from Chile's Intimate Stranger. Under is an instantly likable collection of danceable modern pop/rock tunes with a difference. This band's overall sound is something like Bjork mixed with The Pretenders with a light touch of Martha and the Muffins added for good measure (?!). The melodies are contagious...and vocalist Tessie Spoljaric-Woodgate has an incredible voice that just oozes with genuine sincerity. The more we spin this album the better these songs sound. Cool credible modern pop tracks include "Moments," "Nighttime," "Held,""Shiny Tears," and "Gone and Buried." Top pick.”
Newstalgia - USA
Nights At The Roundtable - Intimate Stranger
September 03, 2010
By Gordon Skene http://newstalgia.crooksandliars.com/gordonskene/nights-roundtable-intimate-stranger-20
“When I first heard Intimate Stranger on their first album “Lifejacket”, I was completely knocked out and I remarked how fresh they sounded and thought this band is going to make it. Now with their second album “Under” they are getting great word of mouth going and some very positive press in the process. A lot of very strong material that is well produced with a killer singer, Tessie)… Don’t think twice about catching them if they hit your town.”
Daggerzine – USA
INTIMATE STRANGER- UNDER- FRINGECORE
September 2010 http://www.daggerzine.com/reviews_short.html
“Intimate Stranger, whom I had never heard before, are on the right track. The songs are tense and driving but have a solid melody running through each. Also, Tessie’s vocals have toughness about them but certain vulnerability at the same time. Check out the fantastic “Nighttime” and “Moments.” Well done.”
Big Take Over Magazine, USA
November 2010
“Being fascinated by international music, I was interested to hear this band from Chile who, with their sophomore effort, should easily cross over into domestic acceptance. Under is an album of dreamy indie rock informed by the likes of Stereolab, Kim Deal’s bands and perhaps Joy Division. The music is similar to what Interpol or The Happy Hollows are doing, but all comparisons aside, it’s the finely crafted songs that make Intimate Stranger stand out among their peers.”
Intimate Stranger – Under (Fringecore Records)
October 25th 2010 http://super45.net/discos/intimate-stranger-under-fringecore-records/
“In it’s elegance, Intimate Stranger drinks from the waters of Baudelaire’s dark dandyism, Edgar Allan Poe’s nostaligia, and the perpetual crisis of The Cure’s Disintegration. Under is the best album to come out of Chile this year, both for its composition and sincere passion.”
PRESS LINKS
Interview on Satellite Voice from the UK
http://www.satellitevoices.com/#/santiago/music/1246/intimate-stranger-return-to-chile
Interview with Indie Hearts from Buenos Aires, Argentina
http://www.indiehearts.com/destacado/intimate-stranger-la-musica-como-guia/
Show review on Les Hyper Sounds from Santiago Chile
http://www.leshypersounds.cl/2011/08/intimate-stranger-bar-loreto-un-reencuentro-de-aquellos/
Band review on Futuro Freak from Santiago Chile
http://futurofreak.com/2011/07/07/destacado-freak-intimate-stranger/
Interview on Connect Savannah
http://www.connectsavannah.com/news/article/104317/
Intimate Stranger interview and recording at Ardent Studio Memphis
http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/memphis/2011/06/04/the-warm-up-with-intimate-stranger/
Intimate Stranger: Highlight of Austin' s week-long Free Festival
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/review?oid=oid:1134657
INTIMATE STRANGER IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF TOP 10 BANDS TO WATCH IN 2011
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid%3A1132750
INTIMATE STRANGER BREAKS INTO MAINSTREAM RADIO IN THE US!
http://www.101x.com/TheDailyDose/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10186891
BAND OF THE WEEK ON YOU SING I WRITE . COM
http://yousingiwrite.com/2011/01/band-of-the-week-intimate-stranger/
INTERVIEW WITH TESSIE STRANGER ON AUSTIN MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
http://austinme2000.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/people-you-should-know-tessie-stranger-of-intimate-stranger/
REVIEW OF ALBUM UNDER ON FENSE POST
http://www.fensepost.com/main/2010/12/29/intimate-stranger-under-album-review/
BAND REVIEW AND INTERVIEW WITH LAU STRANGER ON ANTIGRAVITY MAGAZINE NEW ORLEANS
http://antigravitymagazine.com/?p=1811
BAND REVIEW ON HUMID BEINGS (New Orleans)
http://nola.humidbeings.com/posts/detail/178778/Intimate-Stranger-with-Lovey-Dovies
BAND REVIEW ON BEST OF NEW ORLEANS (New Orleans)
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/intimate-stranger-with-lovey-dovies/Content?oid=1448206
ALBUM UNDER REVIWED ON SUPE45.CL (Chile)
http://super45.net/discos/intimate-stranger-under-fringecore-records/
BAND INTERVIEW ON EXTRAVAGANZA.CL
http://www.extravaganza.cl/?p=8132
BAND REVIEW ON THE GIRLS ARE (UK)
http://thegirlsare.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/introducing-intimate-stranger/#more-4387
BAND INTERVIEW ON POTQ.CL (Chile)
http://potq.cl/2010/10/14/intimate-stranger-musicos-itinerantes/
ALBUM REVIEW ON WWW.192.CL (Chile)
http://192.cl/discos/intimate-stranger-under-2010/
BAND REVIEW ON ZONAINDIE.COM.AR
http://www.zonaindie.com.ar/video-de-intimate-stranger
EMOL.COM
http://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/detalle/detallenoticias.asp?idnoticia=437752
SHOW REVIEW ON MUS.CL
http://www.mus.cl/comentarios_detalle.php?fId=458
BAND REVIEW ON BLOG shoegazeinmymind.blogspot.com
http://shoegazeinmymind.blogspot.com/search/label/Intimate%20Stranger
SHOW REVIEW ON BLOG leshypersounds.blogspot.com
http://leshypersounds.blogspot.com/2010/09/intimate-strangerjue09-09club-mist.html
BAND REVIEW ON NEWSTALGIA
http://newstalgia.crooksandliars.com/gordonskene/nights-roundtable-intimate-stranger-20
BAND INTERVIEW AHA MAGAZINE
http://www.ahamagazine.cl/
VIDEO UNDER EN PROGRAMACION MTV LATINO POR PRIMERA VES,
VISITA MTVLA.COM
http://www.mtvrevolution.com/view/playlist/1630743/540082/Lo_nuevo_de_la_música_en_Nuevos_Videos/Under/index.jhtml
ALBUM 'UNDER' REVIEWED IN LA MUSICA EMOL
http://www.lamusica.emol.com/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=427879
ALBUM 'UNDER' REVIEWED IN BABYSUE
http://www.babysue.com/2010-June-LMNOP-Reviews.html#anchor22873
MUSICA POPULA
http://www.musicapopular.cl/3.0/index2.php?action=Tm90aWNpYURF&var=NTY3
ALBUM 'UNDER' REVIEW IN EXTRAVAGANZA 2010
http://www.extravaganza.cl/?p=5170
BAND INTERVIEW SPINNER 2010
http://www.spinner.com/2010/02/17/sxsw-2010-intimate-stranger-1/
BAND PERFORMANCE ON FOX NEWS AUSTIN 2010
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/good_day/live_music/032210-Live-Music-Intimate-Stranger
INTERVIEW IN AUSTIN 360
http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2010/03/03/first_person_account_of_chile.html?cxntfid=blogs_austin_music_source
BAND INTERVIEW IN REPLY MAGAZINE
http://www.replymagazine.org/features/interview/intimate-stranger/
BAND INTERVIEW IN EDICIONES DAGA
http://www.edicionesdaga.com/
BAND INTERVIEW IN SPINEARTH TV
http://www.spinearth.tv/articles/4090
http://www.spinearth.tv/articles/2632
SANTIAGO MAGAZINE
http://www.santiagomagazine.cl/index.php/en/music/458-intimate-stranger.html
http://thebullet.santiagomagazine.cl/?s=tessie
BAND INTERVIEW IN MUS.CL
http://mus.cl/entrevista.php?fId=137
POUSTA
http://pousta.com/etiquetas/intimate-stranger/