Krill (band)

Krill was an American indie rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by frontman Jonah Furman, guitarist Aaron Ratoff, and drummer Luke Pyenson[1] (later replaced by Ian Becker[2]), the group released three albums.

Krill formed in 2010 in Allston, a neighborhood of Boston.[3] Krill released their debut album, Alarm No Hris, in 2012.[4] The group released its second full-length album in 2013, titled Lucky Leaves.[5][6][7] Krill was named a "Band to Watch" in 2013 by Stereogum.[8] Krill released their third and final album in 2015, titled A Distant Fist Unclenching, through Exploding in Sound and Double Double Whammy.[9][10][11]

Krill announced in September 2015 plans to play four final shows before breaking up. They played their final show on October 23, 2015, in Brooklyn.[12]

References

  1. ^ Mason, Amelia (2015-02-25). "A Breakout Year For Krill, Boston's Indie Rock Philosophers". WBUR. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  2. ^ Claymore, Gabriella Tully (2015-09-16). "Krill Break Up". Stereogum. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  3. ^ Geslani, Michelle (17 September 2015). "Krill announce breakup". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  4. ^ Corcoran, Nina. "Alam No Hris (10th Anniversary Reissue)". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  5. ^ Kivel, Adam (12 July 2013). "Album Review: Krill - Lucky Leaves". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  6. ^ Daly, Rhian (12 December 2014). "Krill – 'Lucky Leaves'". NME. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  7. ^ Marcus, Ezra (21 June 2013). "Stream Krill's Newest Album Lucky Leaves". Vice. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  8. ^ Pelly, Liz (7 June 2013). "Band To Watch: Krill Krill". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  9. ^ Kelly, Zach. "Krill: A Distant Fist Unclenching". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  10. ^ Corcoran, Nina (11 February 2015). "Album Review: Krill – A Distant Fist Unclenching". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  11. ^ Horner, Al (10 February 2015). "Stream The Stunning New Krill Album, 'A Distant Fist Unclenching' – Premiere". NME. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Krill breaking up, playing "goodbye" shows this fall". BrooklynVegan. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2023.