Told Slant is a low-fi indie band from

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. It is led by Felix Walworth, who is non-binary, and uses they/them pronouns. Walworth is also involved in other projects, including

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, and Bellows. David Anthony, writing for ''

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'', praised Walworth for their ability to produce "simple, heartbreaking songs".

History

Told Slant was formed at Bard High School Early College where Walworth met Kalb and started playing music together. They released ''Still Water'' in 2012, and their sophomore album ''Going By'' in 2016. Walworth writes and records all of the parts to the songs, bringing in other members for live performances. Told Slant was scheduled to play at the 2017

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festival but canceled over fears that the festival would aid in deporting foreign artists. On 15 September 2020 Walworth announced their next album, titled ''Point the Flashlight and Walk'', would be released on 13 November by

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Discography

Albums

* ''Still Water'' - Self-released (2012) * ''Going By'' -

(2016) * ''Point the Flashlight and Walk'' -

(2020)

Live Recordings

* ''Live At ACRN Ohio University (2014)'' - Broken World Media

References

Musical groups from Brooklyn American non-binary musicians American indie folk groups {{US-band-stub