A Place To Bury Strangers

A Place To Bury Strangers, formed in 2002 by David Goffan and Tim Gregorio in New York City, quickly established themselves as a formidable force in noise rock. After Oliver Ackermann became the primary songwriter in 2003, also founding the renowned guitar pedal company Death By Audio, the band gained immediate notoriety for their chaotic and ear-shattering live performances. Their first show at Luxx in Brooklyn in 2003 set the stage for a reputation that earned them the moniker ‘the loudest band in New York.’ In 2006, the group self-released three EPs: ‘Breathe,’ ‘Missing You,’ and ‘Never Going Down,’ further solidifying their signature sound. These early years included notable performances at Webster Hall, opening for The Brian Jonestown Massacre in 2006 and The Jesus and Mary Chain in 2007.

The ‘Hologram’ EP, released in 2021, introduced a new lineup featuring John and Sandra Fedowitz, who continue as current members. In November 2021, A Place To Bury Strangers announced their sixth album, ‘See Through You,’ alongside the single ‘Let’s See Each Other,’ with the full album released in February 2022 on their newly formed label, Dedstrange. The band, currently composed of Oliver Ackermann (guitar/vocals, bass), Sandra Fedowitz (drums), and John Fedowitz (bass guitar), continued their prolific output with their seventh album, ‘Synthesizer,’ released in October 2024. The music video for ‘You Got Me’ from ‘Synthesizer’ has already received ‘Honourable Mention’ at the Europe Music Video Awards and ‘Best Music Video’ at the Independent Shorts Awards, LA, further cementing A Place To Bury Strangers’ ongoing impact and critical recognition.