Little Stranger

Composed of brothers-from-other-mothers Kevin and John Shields, Little Stranger is a quirky, fun, and melodic indie hip-hop duo with undeniable groove and impressive instrumental chops. Though not biologically related, the two met in school when asked to sit in alphabetical order and grew up in Philadelphia before relocating to Charleston, South Carolina. Their debut single “Rosewater” dropped in 2015 and led into the album Buddha the Beast, setting the tone for their playful, psychedelic sound reminiscent of Gorillaz and Odelay-era Beck. They followed with singles like “Queen of the Nile” and the streaming hit “Me & You,” leading into their 2017 EP Techniques, featuring fan favorites “Girl III” and “Bag Full of Money,” and the 2018 EP Styles & Dynamics, which included tracks like “Won’t Amount to Nothin’” and “1969.” Known for creating arresting visuals, their music videos and television show LSTV showcase their inventive aesthetic, with the “Red Rover w/JARV” video styled like a Power Rangers episode. Little Stranger continued their trajectory with projects like Human Stranger (2019), Sugarshack sessions, and singles including “Sunburn” with Tropidelic, “Brain Fog” with Del the Funky Homosapien, and numerous collaborations with The Elovaters, Bumpin Uglies, Collie Budz, and more. Their second full-length album, Trip Around Saturn, features imaginative space-themed art and fuses beat machines, acoustic guitar, synth keyboards, melodic harmony, and rapid-fire rapping into a singular sound. With recent singles like “Cool Kids” (with JARV & Damn Skippy) and “Waste My Time” (with Collie Budz) and performances at festivals like Lollapalooza, Kevin and John continue to bend genres, push boundaries, and bring infectious energy to their fans worldwide.