Walking Shapes

Walking Shapes
Walking Shapes at Isle of Light 2015
Background information
Origin New York, New York, USA
Genres Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Years active 2012Present
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_StrokesAlbert_Hammond_Jr., Chromeo, Run_the_Jewels, The_Temper_Trap, and Leon Bridges.

Discography

LPs

EPs

Singles

Awards and Nominations

The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards

The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards
Category Genre Artist Title of Work
Song Indie/Alt. Rock Walking Shapes "Feel Good"

References

External links

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