Knifeplay is an American shoegaze group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Knifeplay | |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Topshelf |
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| Website | knifeplayforever |
History
editKnifeplay began in 2017 as the solo project of TJ Strohmer, before expanding to a full band.[1] They released their debut album in 2019 titled Pearlty through Window Sill Records.[2][3] The band signed to Topshelf Records in August 2022, where they announced a new single, "Promise", and their second full-length album titled "Animal Drowning".[4] The album received positive reviews[1][5][6][7][8]
The band has been compared to Snail Mail,[9] and has been named a "Band To Watch" by Stereogum.[10]
Members
editCurrent
- TJ Strohmer – vocals, guitar (2017–present)
- Alex Stackhouse – bass (2017–present)
- Max Black – piano, synth (2019–present)
- Johnny Klein – lead guitar (2020–present)
- Johanna Baumann – guitar, vocals (2022–present)
- Joey Ginaldi – drums (2023–present)
Former
- Chris Norcross – guitar, keyboards (2017–2018)
- Patrick McBride – guitar (2017–2019)
- Alex Ha – drums (2017–2019)
- Ben Opatut – drums (2019)
- Jack McBride – guitar, keyboards (2019–2022)
- John Sciortino – percussion (2019–2022)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Pearlty (2019)
- Animal Drowning (2022)
Compilation albums
edit- B-Sides & Rarities (2020)
EPs
edit- No Funeral (2017)
- With U (2018)
References
edit- ^ a b Sullivan, Samantha (October 24, 2022). "Knifeplay stares down grief on sophomore record, 'Animal Drowning'". WXPN. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Codiga, Jacqueline. "Knifeplay - "Promise"". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Rettig, James (August 31, 2022). "Knifeplay – "Promise"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Sullivan, Samantha. "Knifeplay Shares "Promise," First Single from New LP Animal Drowning". Paste. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Sentz, Tim (October 31, 2022). "Album Review: Knifeplay – Animal Drowning". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ "Knifeplay Reveal a Sinister World on New Album Animal Drowning". Paste. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Deville, Chris (October 19, 2022). "Stream Knifeplay's Spectacular New Album Animal Drowning". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Lorusso, Marissa. "Knifeplay, 'Nobody'". NPR Music. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Geiger, Amy (September 28, 2022). "Knifeplay share "Ryan Song" off upcoming LP 'Animal Drowning' (listen)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Cohen, Ian (September 28, 2022). "Band To Watch: Knifeplay". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023.