Kane James Strang[2] is a New Zealand musician from Dunedin.[3] He has released a demo album, A Pebble and a Paper Crane (2013), and three studio albums: Blue Cheese (Ba Da Bing Records, 2016)[4] Two Hearts and No Brain (Dead Oceans, 2017),[5][6] and Happy to Perform (Kane Strang, 2021).[7] Strang also has several singles that no longer can be found through any of his public profiles; Standstill (2020),[8] In Thailand (2014)[9] Together with bassist Rassani Tolovaa and drummer Mitchell Innes, Strang formed the band Office Dog, who released their first album, Spiel, in January 2024.
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| Birth name | Kane James Strang |
| Born | Dunedin, New Zealand |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Strang grew up in Dunedin, New Zealand around a family of musicians.[10]
After completing secondary school, Strang co-founded a band, Dinosaur Sanctuary. They released their debut album, A Public Toilet Told Me Nothing Gets Better, in 2013.[1]
Later that same year, Strang travelled to Germany, staying with his childhood friend, Rassani Tolovaa.[11]
During his stay, Strang recorded multiple songs in a World War II bomb shelter.[10] Upon returning to New Zealand, Strang self-released these songs in his debut EP, titled A Pebble and a Paper Crane.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b Donelson, Marcy. "Kane Strang". allmusic.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ "BESIDE MYSELF". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ Otago Daily Times: Highly Strang - profile of Kane Strang 26 June 2017
- ^ Pitchfork.com: review of Blue Cheese, 8 March 2016
- ^ Dead Oceans: Kane Strang
- ^ LondoninStereo.com: review of Two Hearts and No Brain, 4 July 2017
- ^ Happy to Perform, 16 March 2021, retrieved 22 March 2023
- ^ kane strang - standstill, retrieved 22 March 2023
- ^ In Thailand - Kane Strang, retrieved 22 March 2023
- ^ a b Baser, Darryl. "Fresh Talent: Kane Strang". nzmusician.co.nz. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ a b Pepperell, Martyn. "Kane Strang On Self Belief and Creating Non-Heteronormative Pop". vice.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
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