Walking Shapes
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| Background information | |
| Origin | New York, New York, USA |
| Genres | Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop |
| Years active | 2012–Present |
| Labels | No Shame |
| Members | Nathaniel Hoho Jesse Kotansky Dan Krysa |
Walking Shapes are a five-piece rock band from New York City.[1][2]
Background
The band formed in late 2012 by Nathaniel Hoho (lead vocals, guitar); Jesse Kotansky (guitar, violin, backup vocals); and Dan Krysa (bass, backup vocals)They released their first EP Mixtape Vol. 1 through record label No Shame in July 2013.[3][4] The quintet then took up residence at NYC clubs Pianos and Baby's All Right.[4][5][6] On April 8, 2014, the band released their debut EP Taka Come On, an album that was recorded in SoHo with producer Gus Oberg (The Strokes, Willie Nelson, and Ryan Adams).[3][7][8][9] The band played 24 shows in 24 hours throughout New York City on April 24, 2014[10] to coincide with the official release of Taka Come On. The band has also received radio airplay on the BBC 6 with their song 'Feel Good' [11] and 'Winter Fell.' In 2015, Walking Shapes' song "Feel Good" won the award for "Indie/Alt. Rock" category at The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards.
In 2015 The band has toured internationally, playing along side artists such as The_Strokes’ Albert_Hammond_Jr., Chromeo, Run_the_Jewels, The_Temper_Trap, and Leon Bridges.
Discography
LPs
- Taka Come On
EPs
- Mixtape (Vol. 1)
Singles
Awards and Nominations
The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards
| Category | Genre | Artist | Title of Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Song | Indie/Alt. Rock | Walking Shapes | "Feel Good" |
References
- ^ Earmilk
- ^ SPIN
- ^ a b Parallel Planets
- ^ a b The Deli Magazine
- ^ Walking Shapes Talks About Their New Releases New York Spy, 1 January 2014
- ^ Walking Shapes Residency at Pianos NYC The Waster, 11 July 2013
- ^ "PREMIERE: "Winter Fell" by Walking Shapes". Village Voice. April 1, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- ^ Fearless Radio
- ^ Visual Album Stream Of Walking Shapes’ Taka Come On CMJ, 18 April 2014
- ^ http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/walking-shapes-to-play-24-shows-in-24-hours-on-april-24/10917165
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05n8ntk
- ^ Premiere "Winter Fell" by Walking Shapes Village Voice, 1 April 2014
- ^ Revolt Premiere Walking Shapes Feel Good Revolt