Knifeplay is an American shoegaze group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
History Knifeplay began in 2017 as the solo project of TJ Strohmer, before expanding to a full band. They released their debut album in 2019 titled Pearlty through Window Sill Records. 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". The album received positive reviews
The band has been compared to Snail Mail, and has been named a "Band To Watch" by Stereogum.
Members Current TJ Strohmer – vocals, guitar (2017–present) Alex Stackhouse – bass (2017–present) Max Black – piano, synth (2019–present) Dennis Martiniello – lead guitar (2026–present) Johanna Baumann – guitar, vocals (2022–present) Nora Maupin – 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) Joey Ginaldi – drums (2017–2025) Johnny Klein – lead guitar (2017–2025)
Discography Studio albums Pearlty (2019) Animal Drowning (2022)
Compilation albums B-Sides & Rarities (2020)
EPs No Funeral (2017) With U (2018)
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