Today we’d like to introduce you to Model Stranger. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Model Stranger was founded in 2009 in Chicago, IL. The band has built its reputation primarily on its high-energy live performances, touring and the variety of its sonic influences.
Model Stranger draws inspiration from the 60’s to 90’s era of Rock and Roll. The Chicago Press dubbed them “rock n’ roll classicists” and describes them as “an eclectic synthesis of psychedelic grunge and classic rock.” The trio describes themselves as “an analog band living in a digital world.”
Any lover of rock will feel at home with the band’s sound while also experiencing a new and unique style. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Stephen Francis, bassist Kevin James, and drummer Vincent Joseph. For more information on Model Stranger and what they have planned for the future please stay connected to their socials (below).
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Across the 12 years, we’ve definitely experienced our rough patches. Like anything exciting in life, we’ve had our peaks and valleys along the way. In the early days of touring, we had very enjoyable experiences. With youth on our side and a DIY attitude, we really made the most of it. The struggles since then have mainly been trying to balance all of our creative endeavors with other distractors.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Model Stranger is currently promoting our new LP Phases, which has included some single releases such as ‘Breaks My Heart’, ‘Pick Me’ and ‘Dirty Little Secret’ all with accompanying music videos. Our new video for “Robot Heart,” off of the album, was released on 02.14.22 Visit our YouTube page to check it out.
These days we are spending time working on new music and navigating a pandemic as an independent band. We specialize in our doing things ourselves and not breaking up. Those two things seem to separate us from others.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Model Stranger loves collaborating with other artists, videographers, tattoo artists, poets, actors and anyone willing to put themselves out there. Any individual that listens, watches or reads our content that finds it interesting can reach out directly… Slide up in them DMs or visit www.modelstranger.com to contact us directly
The best way to support Model Stranger is to subscribe to our socials/newsletter, share our music and purchase our merchandise. We have lots of goodies available at www.modelstranger.com/merch.
Pricing:
- $20 Vinyls
- $20 Tee-Shirts
- $30 Hats
- $0 subscribing to our socials
- $0 Sharing our music with your friends
Contact Info:
- Email: management@modelstranger.com
- Website: www.modelstranger.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/modelstranger
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/modelstranger
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/modelstranger
- Youtube: YouTube.com/modelstranger
- SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/modelstranger
- Other: www.tiktok.com/modelstranger
Image Credits
Live Photos: @jonallegretto Press Photos: @fadeout_media
