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,

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); Dan Krysa (bass,

); 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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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
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