Blondes (band)

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Blondes
Origin New York City, New York, United States
Genres Electronic music, Techno, House music
Labels RVNG Intl. / Merok
Website www.blondeblondeblondes.com
MembersSam Haar
Zach Steinman

Blondes is a New York City-based electronic duo. The band consists of Sam Haar and Zach Steinman. The group is signed to RVNG Intl.

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Blondes
  • Released: February 7, 2012
  • Label: RVNG Intl.
  • Format: Digital download, CD
Swisher
  • Released: August 6, 2013 [1]
  • Label: RVNG Intl.
  • Format: Digital download, CD
Warmth
  • Released: August 11, 2017
  • Label: R&S Records
  • Format: Digital download, CD

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Touched
  • Released: June 28, 2010 [2]
  • Label: RVNG Intl.
  • Format: Digital download, CD
Persuasion
  • Released: August 2015 [3]
  • Label: RVNG Intl.
  • Format: Digital download, CD

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Lover" / "Hater"2011Blondes
"Business" / "Pleasure"
"Wine" / "Water"
"Rein"2015Non-album single

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References

  1. "Swisher Blondes RVNG Intl. 2xCD". RVNG Intl. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  2. "New Releases: Blondes: Touched EP". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  3. "Blondes return with Rein and Persuasion · News". Ra.co. Retrieved 17 December 2021.