Sisu (band)

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SISU
SISU in 2013 (8587055028).jpg
Performing in 2013
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genres
Years active2009 (2009) – Present
Labels Mono Prism
Members
Website www.sisuband.com

Sisu is an American indie rock band from Los Angeles, founded in 2009 by Sandra Vu. [1] The band consists of Vu (vocals, guitar, flute), Ryan Wood (bass, synth), David South (bass), Julianna Medeiros (keyboards, backing vocals) and Nathanael Keefer (drums). [2]

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Sisu employs traditional and electronic instruments, and their sound has been categorized as psychedelic pop, electronic and shoegaze. [3]

Following the self-released 2009 Demon Tapes EP and 2010 single "Sharp Teeth", Sisu released the Blood Tears studio album and Light Eyes EP, both in 2013 on the Mono Prism label. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles and EPs

Videos

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