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“Everyone was so anti-wanting to be anything else. I guess a lot of bands say that but I think, for us, that notion - combined with our musical influences - ended up making us uncategorizable.”

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Brian Degraw

Brian Degraw (born 1974) is an American musician, artist, and writer, best known as a founding member and vocalist of the experimental indie band Gang Gang Dance. His music blends rock, electronic, and world music, influencing the 2000s indie scene. He also wrote the novel 'Geek Love' and created visual art. Limited details are available about his personal life. more

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