Been Stellar

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Been Stellar
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Been Stellar performing
Background information
Origin New York City, United States
Genres Indie rock
Years active2014-present
Labels Dirty Hit
MembersSam Slocum, Skyler Knapp, Nico Brunstein, Gigi Giobbi, Ally Sianga
Website beenstellar.com

Been Stellar is an American indie rock band based in New York City. The band is currently signed to Dirty Hit. The group released their debut album in 2024 on Dirty Hit, titled Scream from New York, NY. [1] The album received praise as an outstanding indie rock debut record. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Career

2014-2022: Early Years

Sam Slocum and Skyler Knapp formed the band in 2014 at their high school in Michigan. The pair moved to New York City as first-year students at New York University. The band is named after American actor Ben Stiller. [7]

In 2017, Been Stellar released their first LP titled, "Sells Out" on Bandcamp. [7]

In 2022, Been Stellar released their self-titled EP, which features tracks such as "Manhattan Youth" and "Kids 1995." [1]

2023-present: Scream From New York, NY

In June 2023, the band announced their debut album, Scream From New York, NY, which was released on 21 June 2024. The album was produced by Dan Carey, a seasoned producer who has worked with bands such as Fontaines D.C., Wet Leg, and Squid. [8] [9] The album received mostly positive reviews. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The band has toured with other groups and has opened for notable bands and artists such as Fontaines DC, Shame, Interpol, The 1975, Beabadoobee, and Inhaler. [8] [10]

Musical style and influences

Been Stellar is recognized as a indie rock band. Their music has been described as a blend of post-punk and shoegaze, and a music that balances noisy tones with pop melodies. [11] [12] [7] [13] [14] [15]

Like most of their contemporaries on the New York rock scene, the band members said they were influenced by New York acts such as The Velvet Underground, Television, Sonic Youth, The Strokes, Interpol, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bowery Electric, La Monte Young and DIIV. Shoegaze acts like My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain or Ride also influenced their music, and artists like Car Seat Headrest, Just Mustard, Portishead and Tricky were mentionned too. [16] [12] [17] [18] [19]

Lyrically Ezra Koenig, Allen Ginsberg, Morrissey and Modern Baseball were mentioned as main influences. [16]

Band members

Current members

Past members

Touring Members

Timeline

Been Stellar

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Live Albums

References

  1. 1 2 Norris, John. "Band To Watch: Been Stellar". Stereogum . Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Steiner, Andy. "Been Stellar Examine Frustration and Nostalgia on Scream From New York, NY". Paste . Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Steiner, Andy. "Been Stellar – Scream From New York". God Is in the TV . Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Schonfeld, Zach. "Been Stellar: Scream From New York, NY". Pitchfork . Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Hardman, Neville. "Been Stellar paint an unflinching, thunderous picture of NYC". Alternative Press . Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  6. 1 2 Murray, Robin. "Been Stellar – Scream From New York, NY". Clash . Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  7. 1 2 3 Rosenthal, Nicole. "Been Stellar Talks Midwest and Ben Stiller". Washington Square News . Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  8. 1 2 Spanos, Brittany. "Been Stellar Announce Debut Album 'Scream From New York, NY'". Been Stellar Announce Debut Album ‘Scream From New York, NY’. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Band To Watch: Been Stellar". Stereogum. June 21, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  10. ↑ Williams, Simon (March 2, 2025). "Inhaler + Been Stellar @ MTelus". Montreal Rocks. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  11. ↑ Anagricel Duran (March 11, 2024). "Been Stellar: indie heroes cutting through New York's deafening din". NME .
  12. 1 2 Finlay Holden (August 12, 2022). "Been Stellar: "Some people do noisy well, and some do pop well – it's a delicate balance trying to merge the two"". Dork .
  13. ↑ "Been Stellar". AllMusic .
  14. ↑ Danielle Chelosky (June 4, 2025). "Been Stellar – "Breakaway"". Stereogum .
  15. ↑ julian martlew (January 14, 2025). "Been Stellar". KEXP .
  16. 1 2 "Interview With 'Been Stellar'". 3 Songs & Out. December 15, 2017.
  17. ↑ Mitch Mosk (July 30, 2024). "Interview: Been Stellar Debut With Raw Energy, Urgency, and an All-Consuming 'Scream From New York, NY". Atwood Magazine.
  18. ↑ Tony Dehner (December 12, 2024). "For this band, everything has Been Stellar". Iowa Public Radio .
  19. ↑ izzy petraglia (November 6, 2024). "Been Stellar: Interview". Unclear Magazine.
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