{{Short description|Canadian post-punk duo}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = group_or_band | name = Strvngers | image = | image_size = | image_upright = | landscape = | alt = | caption = | alias = | origin = Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | genre = Post-punk, gothic rock, darkwave, new wave, alternative rock, synthpop, electropop, industrial, electronic, electronic body music | works = | years_active = {{Start date|2015}}–present | label = Negative Gain Productions | publishers = | spinoffs = | spinoff_of = | current_members = Maria Joaquin | past_members = Kyle Craig | website = | module = | module2 = | module3 = }}
'''Strvngers''' are a Canadian post-punk duo.
== History ==
Strvngers is a darkwave/post-industrial duo from Alberta, formed in early 2015. Their debut release, ''Sonic Erotica'', was independently released on January 23, 2016. The album caught the attention of local fans and the U.S. label Negative Gain Productions.<ref name="IDYDI" /> The duo subsequently joined Negative Gain Productions for their self-titled album ''Strvngers'' (2016).
The album caught the attention of the Calgary post-punk music festival Terminus, earning them an opening spot for Cold Cave on Terminus:Gravity and opening for 3TEETH on Terminus:Impact.<ref name="IDYDI" />
On April 20, 2018, the duo released their third album ''Amor/Noir'' (2018), which received praise from publications such as ReGen Magazine<ref name="ReGenAmorNoir" /> and The Spill Magazine.<ref name="SpillAmorNoir" /> The album's success led to a performance at SXSW (2018).<ref name="SXSW2018" />
Their fourth album titled ''Death Is The Only Way Out'' was released on November 8, 2019, gaining coverage in Revolver Magazine<ref name="Revolver" /> and a slot at Infest,<ref name="Infest2018" /> where they opened for Peter Hook & the Light.
In late 2020, they released ''Zayka'' (2020). However, in early 2022, Strvngers announced the departure of Kyle Craig and have since been on hiatus.
== Discography ==
=== Albums === * ''Sonic Erotica'' (2016) * ''Strvngers'' (2016) * ''Amor/Noir'' (2018) * ''Death Is The Only Way Out'' (2019)
=== EPs === * ''Zayka'' (2020)
=== Singles === * ''Nostalgia'' (2016) * ''Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'' (2016) * ''Death Is The Only Way Out'' (2019) * ''Frailty (SLOW DEATH version)'' (2020) * ''Vita Brevis'' (2020) * ''Disintegration'' (2020)
=== Compilation albums === * ''Exhumed Vol. 1'' (2017) * ''Exhumed Vol. II'' (2018)
== References ==
<references> <ref name="IDYDI">{{cite web |title=The IDUD Dozen: Terminus Gravity |url=https://www.idieyoudie.com/2016/08/03/the-idud-dozen-terminus-gravity/ |website=iDieYouDie |date=2016-08-03 |access-date=2025-08-07 }}</ref>
<ref name="ReGenAmorNoir">{{cite web |title=Strvngers – Amor/Noir |url=https://regenmag.com/reviews/strvngers-amor-noir/ |website=ReGen Magazine |access-date=2025-08-07 }}</ref>
<ref name="SpillAmorNoir">{{cite web |last=Badgley |first=Aaron |title=Spill Album Review: Strvngers – Amor/Noir |url=https://spillmagazine.com/spill-album-review-strvngers-amor-noir/ |website=The Spill Magazine |access-date=2025-08-07 }}</ref>
<ref name="SXSW2018">{{cite web |title=Strvngers – SXSW 2018 |url=https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/artists/1968896 |website=SXSW Schedule |date=2018 |access-date=2025-08-07 }}</ref>
<ref name="Revolver">{{cite web |title=Strvngers |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/tag/strvngers/ |website=Revolver Magazine |access-date=2025-08-07 }}</ref>
<ref name="Infest2018">{{cite web |title=Infest 2018: Strvngers CONFIRMED! |url=https://infestuk.com/2018/03/07/infest-2018-strvngers-confirmed/ |website=Infest Festival |date=2018-03-07 |access-date=2025-08-07 }}</ref> </references>
Category:Canadian musical duos Category:Canadian synth-pop groups Category:Canadian dark wave musical groups Category:Canadian post-punk music groups Category:Canadian gothic rock groups Category:Canadian electronic music groups Category:Canadian industrial music groups Category:Electronic body music groups Category:Musical groups from Edmonton Category:Musical groups established in 2015 Category:2015 establishments in Canada