The DMV-based band stirs hip-hop, funk, soul, & rock into a potent mix, with a bevy of ripe horns on the side. The result sounds like a party that you’re glad you got invited to, as soon as you press play. STCLQ’s thumping new single “Throw That Weight (Wait Around)” is a perfect example of how the ensemble gets down.

Strangers That Clique has been moving bodies as a unit since 2018, making a name for themselves with their loud, unique, & crowd-pleasing fusion of styles. With a Whammy Music Award-nominated MC, a strong-voiced singer, & a tight horn section in tow, the band more than holds their own with a sound that warrants and invites ears from all around.

Their new full length LP The Heavy After Hours drops on January 3, 2024.