{{Short description|US musical group}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2020}} {{confusing|date=December 2018}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Walking Shapes | image = Walking Shapes at Isle of Light 2015.jpg | caption = | origin = New York City | genre = Rock, indie rock, indie pop | years_active = 2012–present | label = No Shame/Mishu 2013–2015 | current_members = Nathaniel Hoho<br/>Jesse Kotansky<br/>Dan Krysa<br/> Christopher Heinz<br/> Jake Generalli }}
'''Walking Shapes''' is a five-piece rock band from New York City.<ref>[http://www.earmilk.com/2013/07/30/walking-shapes-keep-video-premiere/ Earmilk]</ref><ref>[https://www.spin.com/2013/11/walking-shapes-horse-video/ SPIN]</ref>
==Background== The band formed in late 2012 by Nathaniel Hoho (lead vocals, guitar); Jesse Kotansky (guitar, violin, backup vocals); Dan Krysa (bass, backup vocals); Christopher Heinz (drummer); and Jake Generalli (Keyboardist). They released their first EP ''Mixtape Vol. 1'' through record label No Shame in July 2013.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.parallelplanets.com/2013/12/walking-shapes-shapeshifters-walking.html Parallel Planets]</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>[http://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/14185/nyc-artists-on-rise-walking-shapes-lands-july-pianos-residency The Deli Magazine]</ref> The quintet then took up residence at NYC clubs Pianos and Baby's All Right.<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>[http://newyorkspy.com/2014/01/indie-band-walking-shapes-talks-about-their-new-releases/ Walking Shapes Talks About Their New Releases] New York Spy, January 1, 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.thewaster.com/news/walking-shapes-residency-pianos-nyc/ Walking Shapes Residency at Pianos NYC] The Waster, July 11, 2013</ref> On April 8, 2014, the band released their debut EP ''Taka Come On'', an album that was recorded in SoHo with producer Gus Oberg (The Strokes, Willie Nelson, and Ryan Adams).<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref>{{cite news|title=PREMIERE: "Winter Fell" by Walking Shapes |url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/04/premiere_winter_fell_walking_shapes.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403205912/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/04/premiere_winter_fell_walking_shapes.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 3, 2014 |work=The Village Voice |date=April 1, 2014|accessdate=July 22, 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.fearlessradio.com/index.php/podcast/item/5005-walking-shapes-032814 Fearless Radio]</ref><ref>[http://www.cmj.com/news/premiere-full-album-video-stream-walking-shapes-taka-come/ Visual Album Stream Of Walking Shapes’ Taka Come On] CMJ, April 18, 2014</ref> The band played 24 shows in 24 hours throughout New York City on April 24, 2014<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/walking-shapes-to-play-24-shows-in-24-hours-on-april-24/10917165|title = News}}</ref> to coincide with the official release of Taka Come On. The band has also received radio airplay on the BBC 6 with their song 'Feel Good' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05n8ntk|title = BBC Radio 6 Music - New Music Fix, with Steve Lamacq}}</ref> and 'Winter Fell.' In 2015, Walking Shapes' song "Feel Good" won the award for "Indie/Alt. Rock" category at The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards.
In 2015 The band has toured internationally, playing alongside artists such as The 1975, The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr., Chromeo, Run the Jewels, The Temper Trap, and Leon Bridges.
== Discography == === LPs === *Taka Come On
=== EPs === *Mixtape (Vol. 1)
=== Singles === *"Pusher" *"Keep" *"Horse" *"Woah Tiger" *"Winter Fell"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140403205912/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/04/premiere_winter_fell_walking_shapes.php Premiere "Winter Fell" by Walking Shapes] ''The Village Voice'', April 1, 2014</ref> *"Feel Good"<ref>[http://revolt.tv/video/revolt-premiere-walking-shapes-feel-good/ Revolt Premiere Walking Shapes Feel Good] Revolt</ref>
==Awards and nominations== === The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards === {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |+ The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards |- ! Category !! Genre !! Artist !! Title of Work |- | Song || Indie/Alt. Rock || Walking Shapes || "Feel Good" |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == *[http://walkingshapes.com Official Website]
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Category:Indie pop groups from New York (state) Category:Indie rock musical groups from New York (state) Category:Musical groups established in 2012 Category:Musical groups from New York City Category:2012 establishments in New York City