Knifeplay

Knifeplay is an American shoegaze group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Knifeplay began in 2017 as the solo project of TJ Strohmer, before expanding to a full band. They released their debut album in 2019 titled Pearlty through Window Sill Records. 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". The album received positive reviews The band has been compared to Snail Mail, and has been named a "Band To Watch" by Stereogum. Current TJ Strohmer – vocals, guitar (2017–present) Alex Stackhouse – bass (2017–present) Max Black – piano, synth (2019–present) Dennis Martiniello – lead guitar (2026–present) Johanna Baumann – guitar, vocals (2022–present) Nora Maupin – drums (2023–present) Former Chris Norcross – guitar, keyboards (2017–2018) Patrick McBride – guitar (2017–2019) Alex Ha – drums (2017–2019) Ben Opatut – drums (2019) Jack McBride – guitar, keyboards (2019–2022) John Sciortino – percussion (2019–2022) Joey Ginaldi – drums (2017–2025) Johnny Klein – lead guitar (2017–2025) Pearlty (2019) Animal Drowning (2022) B-Sides & Rarities (2020) No Funeral (2017) With U (2018) Sullivan, Samantha (October 24, 2022). "Knifeplay stares down grief on sophomore record, 'Animal Drowning'". WXPN. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Codiga, Jacqueline. "Knifeplay - "Promise"". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Rettig, James (August 31, 2022). "Knifeplay – "Promise"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Sullivan, Samantha. "Knifeplay Shares "Promise," First Single from New LP Animal Drowning". Paste. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Sentz, Tim (October 31, 2022). "Album Review: Knifeplay – Animal Drowning". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved August 19, 2023. "Knifeplay Reveal a Sinister World on New Album Animal Drowning". Paste. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Deville, Chris (October 19, 2022). "Stream Knifeplay's Spectacular New Album Animal Drowning". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Lorusso, Marissa. "Knifeplay, 'Nobody'". NPR Music. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Geiger, Amy (September 28, 2022). "Knifeplay share "Ryan Song" off upcoming LP 'Animal Drowning' (listen)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Cohen, Ian (September 28, 2022). "Band To Watch: Knifeplay". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2023. Knifeplay on Facebook