Walking Shapes is a five-piece rock band from New York City.

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 Planets
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/ref> The quintet then took up residence at NYC clubs Pianos and Baby's All Right. On April 8, 2014, the band released their debut EP ''Taka Come On'', an album that was recorded in SoHo with producer

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( The Strokes, Willie Nelson, and Ryan Adams). 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.,

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, The Temper Trap, and Leon Bridges.

Discography

LPs

*Taka Come On

EPs

*Mixtape (Vol. 1)

Singles

*"Pusher" *"Keep" *"Horse" *"Woah Tiger" *"Winter Fell" *"Feel Good"Revolt Premiere Walking Shapes Feel Good
Revolt

Awards and nominations

The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards

References

External links

Official Website
{{Authority control Indie pop groups from New York (state) Indie rock musical groups from New York (state) Musical groups established in 2012 Musical groups from New York City 2012 establishments in New York City