Knifeplay (band)

Knifeplay
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Years active2017–present
LabelsTopshelf
Members
  • TJ Strohmer
  • Alex Stackhouse
  • John Sciortino
  • Max Black
  • Johnny Klein
  • Johanna Baumann
  • Joey Ginaldi
Past members
  • Chris Norcross
  • Patrick McBride
  • Alex Ha
  • Ben Opatut
  • Jack McBride
Websiteknifeplayforever.bandcamp.com

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.[1] They released their debut album in 2019 titled Pearlty through Window Sill Records.[2][3] 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".[4] The album received positive reviews[1][5][6][7][8]

The band has been compared to Snail Mail,[9] and has been named a "Band To Watch" by Stereogum.[10]

Members

Current

  • TJ Strohmer – vocals, guitar (2017–present)
  • Alex Stackhouse – bass (2017–present)
  • Max Black – piano, synth (2019–present)
  • Johnny Klein – lead guitar (2020–present)
  • Johanna Baumann – guitar, vocals (2022–present)
  • Joey Ginaldi – 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)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Pearlty (2019)
  • Animal Drowning (2022)

Compilation albums

  • B-Sides & Rarities (2020)

EPs

  • No Funeral (2017)
  • With U (2018)

References

  1. ^ a b Sullivan, Samantha (October 24, 2022). "Knifeplay stares down grief on sophomore record, 'Animal Drowning'". WXPN. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Codiga, Jacqueline. "Knifeplay - "Promise"". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Rettig, James (August 31, 2022). "Knifeplay – "Promise"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  4. ^ Sullivan, Samantha. "Knifeplay Shares "Promise," First Single from New LP Animal Drowning". Paste. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  5. ^ Sentz, Tim (October 31, 2022). "Album Review: Knifeplay – Animal Drowning". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Knifeplay Reveal a Sinister World on New Album Animal Drowning". Paste. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  7. ^ Deville, Chris (October 19, 2022). "Stream Knifeplay's Spectacular New Album Animal Drowning". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  8. ^ Lorusso, Marissa. "Knifeplay, 'Nobody'". NPR Music. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  9. ^ Geiger, Amy (September 28, 2022). "Knifeplay share "Ryan Song" off upcoming LP 'Animal Drowning' (listen)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  10. ^ Cohen, Ian (September 28, 2022). "Band To Watch: Knifeplay". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023.