Walking Shapes


Walking Shapes is a five-piece rock band from New York City.[1][2]

Walking Shapes
Background information
OriginNew York City
GenresRock, indie rock, indie pop
Years active2012–present
LabelsNo Shame/Mishu 2013–2015
MembersNathaniel Hoho
Jesse Kotansky
Dan Krysa
Christopher Heinz
Jake Generalli

Background

The band formed in late 2012 by Nathaniel Hoho (lead vocals, guitar); Jesse Kotansky (guitar, violin, backup vocals); Dan Krysa (bass, backup vocals); Christopher Heinz (drummer); and Jake Generalli (Keyboardist). 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 alongside artists such as The 1975, 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
  • "Pusher"
  • "Keep"
  • "Horse"
  • "Woah Tiger"
  • "Winter Fell"[12]
  • "Feel Good"[13]

Awards and nominations

The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards
The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards
CategoryGenreArtistTitle of Work
SongIndie/Alt. RockWalking Shapes"Feel Good"

References
  1. Earmilk
  2. SPIN
  3. Parallel Planets
  4. The Deli Magazine
  5. Walking Shapes Talks About Their New Releases New York Spy, January 1, 2014
  6. Walking Shapes Residency at Pianos NYC The Waster, July 11, 2013
  7. "PREMIERE: "Winter Fell" by Walking Shapes". The Village Voice. April 1, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  8. Fearless Radio
  9. Visual Album Stream Of Walking Shapes’ Taka Come On CMJ, April 18, 2014
  10. http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/walking-shapes-to-play-24-shows-in-24-hours-on-april-24/10917165
  11. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05n8ntk
  12. Premiere "Winter Fell" by Walking Shapes The Village Voice, April 1, 2014
  13. Revolt Premiere Walking Shapes Feel Good Revolt
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