Strange Names

Strange Names are a Brooklyn-based indie pop trio with a rhythmic, synth-heavy, new wave-inspired sound. Formed in Minneapolis by keyboardist Liam Benzvi and guitarist Francis Ximenez, they released their self-titled debut EP in 2012 via Los Angeles-based indie White Iris Records. Both Benzvi and Ximenez were still finishing up degrees at the University of Minnesota and continued to build their regional audience in the Twin Cities playing bills with the Walkmen, Mac DeMarco, Yeasayer, and other notable indie acts. With the addition of now-full time drummer Fletcher Aleckson, t...