La Strada
La Strada | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, chamber pop, folk, world music |
| Years active | 2007–2011 |
| Labels | Ernest Jenning Record Co. |
| Past members | James Craft; Devon Press; Ted Lattis; Brady Miller; Daniel Baer; Isaiah Gage |
La Strada was an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, active from 2007 to 2011. Known for accordion, strings and multi-part vocal harmonies, the group blended chamber-pop, European folk and indie rock. They released a self-titled EP (2009), the full-length New Home (2010) and the EP In Motion (2011) on Ernest Jenning Record Co.[1][2][3]
History
Formation and early years (2007–2009)
La Strada formed in early 2007 in Brooklyn. The band developed a sound built on accordion, strings and close harmonies, and by 2008 was cited in The L Magazine annual “8 NYC Bands You Need to Hear.”[4] The self-titled debut EP followed on Ernest Jenning in January 2009.[1] The EP drew positive notices; Punknews described it as “light and airy,” highlighting the closing track “Starling.”[5]
During this period La Strada appeared on bills with several indie acts, including a Mercury Lounge date with Bowerbirds on April 27, 2009.[6] A Toronto-based music blog also reported that La Strada and Hey Rosetta! “had been touring together” around this time.[7]
New Home and touring (2010)
La Strada’s first album, New Home, was released on April 20, 2010, by Ernest Jenning.[2] Produced by Kyle “Slick” Johnson, it was recorded at Miner Street (Philadelphia) and The Buddy Project (Queens). A release-week post carried the full track list and tour dates, including a Brooklyn album show at the Knitting Factory on April 30, 2010.[8] That tour included multiple **Canadian dates** (Wakefield QC, Montreal QC, Toronto ON).[9] The band also appeared at South by Southwest and recorded a Daytrotter session published by *Paste*/Daytrotter in February 2010.[10][11]
In New York coverage that year, Time Out singled out New Home as “something a bit special,” noting the album’s mix of energetic numbers and more reflective pieces.[12] *Independent Clauses* praised the album’s “energetic, orchestral folk-pop,” calling it “a gentler Beirut with a guy who can sing.”[13]
In Motion and disbandment (2010–2011)
In October 2010 the band announced it would disband at the end of the year; the statement noted a late-November farewell. The final show was held at The Rock Shop on November 20, 2010.[14] The EP In Motion followed in 2011 on Ernest Jenning.[3]
Musical style and reception
Writers often characterized La Strada’s sound as a blend of chamber-pop, European folk and indie rock, anchored by accordion and strings. Time Out New York praised New Home for balancing propulsive tracks with more romantic material, while *Independent Clauses* emphasized its jubilant, layered arrangements.[15][16] The 2009 EP drew favorable notice from Punknews, which highlighted its airy arrangements and the climax of “Starling.”[17]
Band members
- James Craft – lead vocals, accordion, guitar
- Devon Press – bass, guitar, accordion, vocals
- Ted Lattis – guitar, vocals
- Brady Miller – drums, vocals
- Daniel Baer – violin, vocals
- Isaiah Gage – cello
Discography
Studio albums
EPs
Notable media
- “Loved You All Along” appears on the official compilation Shameless (Music from the Television Series) (Varèse Sarabande, 2014).[19][20]
- “The Sun Song” was featured in the launch batch of Next New Networks’ web series $99 Music Videos (2009).[21]
Legacy
After the band’s breakup, members pursued new creative directions: Devon Press founded the Chicago-based garage-rock band Kangaroo, while James Craft went on to work as a film composer, songwriter, and producer, scoring for films, television, and concert works internationally.[22] Isaiah Gage continued working as a composer and cellist.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "La Strada – EP". Bandcamp. Ernest Jenning Record Co. January 27, 2009. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "New Home – La Strada". Bandcamp. Ernest Jenning Record Co. April 20, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "In Motion – La Strada". Bandcamp. Ernest Jenning Record Co. May 3, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "L Magazine's 2008 "8 NYC Bands You Need to Hear"". BrooklynVegan. April 28, 2008. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Pelone, Joe (September 29, 2009). "La Strada – La Strada (EP) review". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Bowerbirds played Mercury Lounge (pics) w/ La Strada (more dates)". BrooklynVegan. May 1, 2009. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "La Strada". Indie Music Filter. Toronto. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Frisicano, Andrew (April 21, 2010). "La Strada – new album out (free MP3s & stream), on tour now". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Frisicano, Andrew (April 21, 2010). "La Strada – new album out (free MP3s & stream), on tour now (tour dates list)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Panache Parties @ SXSW 2010 (BV/AnSo day party schedule)". BrooklynVegan. February 27, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "La Strada – Daytrotter Session (Feb 7, 2010)". Paste Magazine (Daytrotter). February 7, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "La Strada + A Lull". Time Out New York. March 15, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Carradini, Stephen (May 10, 2010). "La Strada makes energetic folk-infused indie rock with a small orchestra in tow". Independent Clauses. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "La Strada breaking up". BrooklynVegan. October 24, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "La Strada + A Lull". Time Out New York. March 15, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Carradini, Stephen (May 10, 2010). "La Strada makes energetic folk-infused indie rock with a small orchestra in tow". Independent Clauses. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Pelone, Joe (September 29, 2009). "La Strada – La Strada (EP) review". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Frisicano, Andrew (April 21, 2010). "La Strada – new album out (free MP3s & stream), on tour now". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Soundtrack for Showtime's 'Shameless' Announced". Film Music Reporter. February 27, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Shameless (TV) – Soundtrack Tracklisting". MovieMusic.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ Beale, Scott (February 19, 2009). "Next New Networks Launches $99 Music Videos (featuring La Strada's "The Sun Song")". Laughing Squid. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ↑ "La Strada – Artist Page". Apple Music. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
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