Knifeplay (band)

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Knifeplay
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Years active2017–present
Labels Topshelf
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
Website knifeplayforever.bandcamp.com

Knifeplay is an American shoegaze group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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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

Former

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

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References

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  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.
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