Le Loup
| Company type | Indie music ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | September 2006 |
| Founder | Sam Simkoff |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Le Loup was an indie music ensemble originating from Washington, D.C., formed in September 2006 by Sam Simkoff, who played keyboard and banjo. The group also featured Christian Ervin on electronics, Michael Ferguson and Jim Thomson on guitars, Dan Ryan handling bass duties, and Robert Sahm on drums. Their name translates from French as "The Wolf." Critics often likened their sound to that of Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire, The Books, Animal Collective, and Yeasayer.
In 2007, Le Loup signed with Hardly Art, a record label created by Jonathan Poneman, the founder of Sub Pop. They debuted with the album The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly, which was released on September 11, 2007. Their sophomore effort, Family, came out on September 22, 2009.
Their track "Morning Song" gained additional exposure by being featured in BlackBerry advertisements during the summer of 2010.
The band officially announced their dissolution through a message posted on Facebook.