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(lead vocals, guitar), Ralph Alexander (drums), Brad Oberhofer (keyboard, backing vocals), Jon Safley (bass, backing vocals) and Darian Zahedi (guitar, backing vocals). The band released their debut album, '' New Skin'', on October 28, 2016. The album's first single, "Ways to Fake It", was released on September 7, 2016 through

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and

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. Valensi has described the band's sound as a mix of

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and heavy metal, and has named

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as influences.

Band members

Current members * Nick Valensi – lead vocals, lead guitar (2013–present) * Darian Zahedi – rhythm guitar (2015–present) * Brad Oberhofer – keyboard, backing vocals (2018–present) * Jon Safley – bass guitar, synth/synth bass, percussion, backing vocals (2014–present) * Ralph Alexander – drums, percussion (2015–present) Former members * Richie Follin – keyboard, guitar, backing vocals (2013–2018)

Discography

Albums

* '' New Skin'' (2016) * '' Peek'' (2019)

Singles

* "Ways to Fake It" (2016) * "Broken Bones" (2016) *"Love Me Again" (2018) *"We’re All Alone" (2019) *"Falling" (2019) *"Get Close" (2019)

References

External links

* American new wave musical groups American power pop groups Rock music groups from California American stoner rock musical groups Post-punk revival music groups Musical groups established in 2013 Musical quintets Columbia Records artists Musical groups from Los Angeles 2013 establishments in California {{US-rock-band-stub