Walking Shapes is a five-piece rock band from New York City.EarmilkSPIN
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.Parallel PlanetsThe Deli Magazine The quintet then took up residence at NYC clubs Pianos and Baby's All Right.Walking Shapes Talks About Their New Releases New York Spy, January 1, 2014Walking Shapes Residency at Pianos NYC The Waster, July 11, 2013 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).Fearless RadioVisual Album Stream Of Walking Shapes’ Taka Come On CMJ, April 18, 2014 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 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"Premiere "Winter Fell" by Walking Shapes The Village Voice, April 1, 2014 "Feel Good"Revolt Premiere Walking Shapes Feel Good Revolt
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 Official Website