Little StrangerFestival appearances

Little Stranger is an alternative hip-hop duo from Philadelphia, now based in Charleston, South Carolina, consisting of Kevin Shields (vocals, melodica) and John Shields (guitar, vocals, keyboard). Formed in 2015, the unrelated pair met in high school biology class. Their sound blends melodic songwriting with energetic hip-hop delivery, drawing comparisons to Gorillaz and Odelay-era Beck. Named Hip-Hop Act of the Year at the 2016 Charleston City Paper Music Awards, they are known for high-energy live shows and visual creativity through music videos and their TV program LSTV. They are signed to Ineffable Music Group.