Can't Swim
Can't Swim | |
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| Origin | Keansburg, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Pure Noise |
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| Website | cantswim |
Can't Swim is an American rock band from Keansburg, New Jersey.[5]
Career
Can't Swim signed to Pure Noise Records in December 2015.[6] Following the signing, Can't Swim released their first EP a few months later in 2016 titled Death Deserves a Name.[7][8] In February 2017, the band announced plans to release their debut studio album.[9] The album, Fail You Again, was released on March 10, 2017 via Pure Noise Records.[10][11]
On October 4, 2018, the band released a new single (with an accompanying music video) titled "My Queen." They also released an album titled This Too Won't Pass, on November 16, 2018.[12]
On October 11, 2019, Can’t Swim released a new EP titled "Foreign Language". This EP featured a whole new artistic direction with a heavier sound than previous releases.
On May 6, 2020, Can’t Swim released a new 4 Song EP titled “When the Dust Settles” featuring newly arranged tracks taken from their previous releases.
On December 4, 2020, Can't Swim released their 4th EP "Someone Who Isn't Me" featuring yet another new artistic direction featuring a more electronic sound than previous releases.
On October 22, 2021, Can't Swim released their 3rd LP "Change of Plans" marking a turning point in the bands career as it combines all the elements from previous releases into one unified sound.
Band members
Current members
- Chris LoPorto – lead vocals (2015–present)
- Mike "Chez" Sanchez – rhythm guitar (2015–present), lead guitar (2015–2017)
- Greg McDevitt – bass, backing vocals (2015–present)
- Danny Rico – lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–present), drums (2015–2017)
- Blake Gamel – Drums (2021–present)
Former members
- Andrea Morgan – drums (2017–2018)
- Michael Sichel - drums (2018-2021)
Discography
Studio albums
- Fail You Again (2017, Pure Noise)
- This Too Won't Pass (2018, Pure Noise)
- Change of Plans (2021, Pure Noise)
EPs
- Death Deserves a Name (2016, Pure Noise)
- Foreign Language (2019, Pure Noise)
- When the Dust Settles (2020, Pure Noise)
- Someone Who Isn't Me (2020, Pure Noise)
References
- ^ a b Thomas, Fred. "AllMusic bio". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ Elliot, Griffin. "Despite Their Name, Can't Swim Are Pretty Optimistic About Life". Vice. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ "Can't Swim Death Deserves A Name (2016)". PunkNews. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ TAGLIANI, Jess. "CAN'T SWIM – 'FAIL YOU AGAIN'". Punktastic. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ Jordan, Chris. "Keansburg band Can't Swim makes a big splash". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Elliot, Griffin. "Despite Their Name, Can't Swim Are Pretty Optimistic About Life". Vice. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Nickoloff, Anne. "Hear Can't Swim's entire EP, 'Death Deserves A Name' (exclusive)". Alternative Press. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "Can't Swim Death Deserves A Name (2016)". PunkNews. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Dickman, Maggie. "Can't Swim announce album release date, debut new music video for "We Won't Sleep"—watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Ralph, Caitlyn. "Can't Swim stream hard-hitting debut album over a week early—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Doyle, Tomas. "CAN'T SWIM - 'FAIL YOU AGAIN'". Rock Sound. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "Can't Swim Have Announced Their New Album, This Too Won't Pass". Kerrang!.