Le Loup was an American

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band founded in September 2006, in

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by Sam Simkoff (keyboard/banjo). The band also includes Christian Ervin (computer), Michael Ferguson (guitar), Dan Ryan (bass), Robert Sahm (drums) and Jim Thomson (guitar). Their name is French for "The Wolf". The group has drawn comparisons to

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and

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. The group is currently signed to

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, a label started by

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in early 2007. Their debut album, '' The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly'' was released on September 11, 2007. Their most recent album, ''

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'', was released by Hardly Art on September 22, 2009. Their song "Morning Song" is featured in

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commercials released the summer of 2010. Through their Facebook page they announced that they are no longer playing together.

Discography

*'' The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly'' (2007) *''

'' (2009)

References

External links

Le Loup
on Myspace
Hardly Art: Le LoupInterview on Tiny Mix TapesDCist: "Three Stars: Le Loup"
(review)
Le Loup on Obscure Sound
{{Authority control Indie rock musical groups from Washington, D.C. Hardly Art artists Musical groups established in 2006 Musical groups disestablished in 2011 2006 establishments in Washington, D.C.