# Walking Shapes

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{{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](/source/indie_rock), [indie pop](/source/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](/source/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](/source/backup_vocalist)); Dan Krysa (bass, [backup vocals](/source/backup_vocalist)); 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](/source/Gus_Oberg) ([The Strokes](/source/The_Strokes), [Willie Nelson](/source/Willie_Nelson), and [Ryan Adams](/source/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](/source/The_1975), [The Strokes](/source/The_Strokes)’ [Albert Hammond Jr.](/source/Albert_Hammond_Jr.), [Chromeo](/source/Chromeo), [Run the Jewels](/source/Run_the_Jewels), [The Temper Trap](/source/The_Temper_Trap), and [Leon Bridges](/source/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

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