Years active 2012–Present | Labels No Shame | |
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Origin New York City, New York, United States (2012) Members Nathaniel Hoho, Jesse Kotansky, Dan Krysa, Jake Generalli, Christopher Heinz Albums Taka Come On (Deluxe Edition), Walking Shapes - Mixtape, Vol. 1 Genres Rock music, Indie rock, Indie pop Awards Independent Music Award for Best Song - Indie or Alternative Rock Similar Seasick Mama, Black Taxi, Pompeya, American Wrestlers, Albert Hammond Jr Profiles | ||
Walking Shapes are a five-piece rock band from New York City.
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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. The quintet then took up residence at NYC clubs Pianos and Baby's All Right. 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). The band played 24 shows in 24 hours throughout New York City on April 24, 2014 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' 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 Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr., Chromeo, Run the Jewels, The Temper Trap, and Leon Bridges.
LPs
EPs
Singles
Songs
Woah TigerTaka Come On (Deluxe Edition) · 2014
Winter fellTaka Come On (Deluxe Edition) · 2014
Milo's ShellTaka Come On (Deluxe Edition) · 2014