Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett of Louis The Child land on this week’s edition of Billboard Dance’s new discovery series, Radar.
The Chicago duo made significant buzz in 2015 thanks to breakthrough single, “It’s Strange” featuring K. Flay, and are set to embark on their debut headlining tour starting Feb. 27, making festival stops at Buku, SXSW and Coachella.
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Since its September release, the record has peaked at No. 1 on Spotify’s U.S. Viral Chart, No. 2 on its Worldwide Viral Chart and has earned a spot on FIFA 2016’s soundtrack.
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The Next Wave/Ultra Records single even caught the ears of pop star Taylor Swift who listed it as one of her new favorite songs.
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“The reaction to ‘It’s Strange’ has been incredible,” says Hauldren, “At shows, we can hear people singing the lyrics over the music.”
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With regard to forthcoming productions, Kennett adds, “We’re currently finishing up an EP that we feel really great about and can’t wait to play the new material this summer.”
Listen below to our hand-picked selection of records that have helped establish Louis The Child as an artist to watch.
