Artist

Hypernova

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On the timeline

Hypernova is a band from Tehran that drew international press attention on reaching the United States in April 2007.2 In an interview with Bidoun, vocalist Raam said that the musicians wanted listeners to engage with their music rather than only the story of their Iranian origins.2

Recordings

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  1. Cover of Exit Strategy EPExit Strategy EP
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Cover of Exit Strategy EP
Cover: hypernova.bandcamp.com3

2011

Exit Strategy EP

Released
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Contributors
Hypernova3

Life & work

Exit Strategy

The band’s Exit Strategy EP is available on its Bandcamp page.3 Recorded live at Machines With Magnets, it credits production to Keith Souza and Hypernova, recording, mixing and mastering to Souza and Seth Manchester, songwriting to Kodi and lyrics to King Raam.3 The release date is August 17, 2011.3

Sources

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    Iran: King Raam - "Day Will Come" · beehype
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    The frontman of New York-based post-punk band Hypernova, which was born in the undergrounds of Tehran in the early 2000’s, embarked on his solo career as “King Raam” in 2011 by releasing “Songs of the Wolves” and changing his style into a softer acoustic rock.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Don't Believe the Hypernova: The making of an Iranian band · Bidoun
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    So perhaps it was not just the timeliness of Hypernova’s touchdown on American shores that set off a media frenzy in April 2007. American–Iranian relations were at an especially low ebb, and four fresh-faced (if swarthy) young men from Tehran were a perfect foil for saber-rattling Fox newsmen and other media sensationalists.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    But at the end of the day, we want our music to speak for itself. We want to have fans of our music, not our story.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Exit Strategy EP | Hypernova · Bandcamp
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    Exit Strategy EP by Hypernova
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Recorded live at Machines with Magnets studios. Produced by : Keith Souza and Hypernova Recorded, mixed and mastered by Keith Souza and Seth Manchester at Machines With Magnets. Songwriter: Kodi Lyrics: King Raam
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    released August 17, 2011
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Exit Strategy EP, by Hypernova
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2955559943_10.jpg
    Accessed 19 October 2026