Her New Knife is an American shoegaze band formed in Tallahassee, Florida in 2020 and currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It comprises vocalist-guitarist Edgar Atencio, drummer Elijah Ford, guitarist Ben Kachler and bassist Carolina Schooley. Their music has been variously described as shoegaze, noise rock, and indie rock.
History The quartet formed at the Florida State University in 2020 and relocated to Philadelphia in 2022. They released a series of extended plays (EPs) over the years, including Nightcore and Chrome Is Lullaby in 2024. The band supported Julie during their fall 2024 tour.
Musical style and influences Cady Siregar of The Fader felt Her New Knife "followed in the footsteps" of other rock bands like Spirit of the Beehive and They Are Gutting a Body of Water. While Stereogums Abby Jones commented on their song "Purepurepure", saying that it "toes the line between melodic and uneasy, driven by an eerie bassline that seems to creep along Edgar Atencio's whispery vocals." Their genre has often been classified as indie rock, shoegaze and noise rock among others.
Band members Current
Edgar Atencio – vocals, guitar Ben Kachler – guitar Carolina Schooley – bassist Elijah Ford – drums
Tours As a co-headliner
My Anti-Aircraft Friend Tour (with Julie) (2024) It's a Beautiful Place Tour (with Water from Your Eyes) (2025) Discography Studio albums TitleDetailsNightcore+++ Released: February 16, 2024 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays TitleDetailsDestroza Released: April 16, 2021 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streamingLead Dreams/Flayed So Light Released: March 17, 2023 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streamingChrome Is Lullaby Released: October 24, 2024 Label: Julia's War Format: Digital download, streaming
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