Le Loup

Le Loup is an American indie band that was formed in 2006 by keyboardist and banjo player Sam Simkoff. The group's name means "The Wolf" in French. The band takes inspiration from artists such as Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire, The Books, Animal Collective and Yeasayer. In 2007, it released its debut album, The Throne of The Third Heaven of the Nation's Millennium General Assembly, followed by Family, in 2009. Combining various instruments, the band owns an indie, experimental sound.