Told Slant

Told Slant
GenresEmo, indie folk, sadcore, lo-fi
LabelsDouble Double Whammy
Members
  • Felix Walworth
  • Oliver Kalb
  • Gabrielle Smith
  • Emily Sprague
Past members
  • Maddy Strassler
  • Lulu Duffy-Tumasz
  • Charley Summers
  • Beck Hoffman

Told Slant is a low-fi indie band from Brooklyn, New York. It is led by Felix Walworth, who is non-binary,[1] and uses they/them pronouns.[2] Walworth is also involved in other projects, including Gabby's World, Florist, and Bellows.[3][4] David Anthony, writing for The A.V. Club, praised Walworth for their ability to produce "simple, heartbreaking songs".[5]

History

Told Slant was formed at Bard College where Walworth met Kalb and started playing music together.[4] 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.[4]

Told Slant was scheduled to play at the 2017 South by Southwest festival but canceled over fears that the festival would aid in deporting foreign artists.[6]

On 15 September 2020 Walworth announced their next album, titled Point the Flashlight and Walk, would be released on 13 November by Double Double Whammy.[7]

Discography

Albums

Live Recordings

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

References

  1. ^ "An Interview with Told Slant". 16 April 2021.
  2. ^ told-slant. "Told Slant". Told Slant. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  3. ^ Samarth, Ro (29 June 2016). "Told Slant: Going By". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Joyce, Colin (12 April 2016). "Told Slant: A Busy Drummer Making Heartrending Indie Rock". Spin. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  5. ^ Anthony, David (24 May 2016). "Told Slant laments the passage of time on "High Dirge"". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  6. ^ Retting, James (2 March 2017). "Told Slant Cancels SXSW Appearance Over Contract's Deportation Threat, SXSW Responds". Stereogum. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  7. ^ a b Minsker, Evan (15 September 2020). "Told Slant Announces First Album in 4 Years, Shares Songs: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 15 September 2020.


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