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.[7]
History
[edit]Can't Swim signed to Pure Noise Records in December 2015.[8] Following the signing, Can't Swim released their first EP a few months later in 2016 titled Death Deserves a Name.[9][10] In February 2017, the band announced plans to release their debut studio album.[11] The album, Fail You Again, was released on March 10, 2017.[12][13]
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.[14]
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.[15] 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.[16] On December 4, 2020, Can't Swim released their fourth EP Someone Who Isn't Me featuring yet another new artistic direction featuring a more electronic sound than previous releases.[17]
On October 22, 2021, Can't Swim released their third album Change of Plans marking a turning point in the bands career as it combines all the elements from previous releases into one unified sound.[18] In March 2023, Can't Swim released their fourth album Thanks but No Thanks.[19]
Band members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Chris LoPorto – lead vocals (2015–present)
- Greg McDevitt – bass, backing vocals (2015–present)
- Danny Rico – guitar, backing vocals (2017–present), drums (2015–2017)
- Blake Gamel – drums (2021–present)
Former members
[edit]- Andrea Morgan – drums (2017–2018)
- Michael Sichel – drums (2018–2021)
- Mike "Chez" Sanchez – guitar (2015–2023)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Fail You Again (2017)
- This Too Won't Pass (2018)
- Change of Plans (2021)
- Thanks but No Thanks (2023)
EPs
- Death Deserves a Name (2016)
- Foreign Language (2019)
- When the Dust Settles (2020)
- Someone Who Isn't Me (2020)
References
[edit]- ^ "Album review: Can't Swim – Change Of Plans". Kerrang!.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: 'This Too Won't Pass' by Can't Swim". The Soundboard.
- ^ 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!.
- ^ https://loudwire.com/cant-swim-foreign-language-ep-track-by-track/
- ^ https://newnoisemagazine.com/review-cant-swim-when-the-dust-settles/
- ^ https://www.kerrang.com/amp/ep-review-cant-swim-someone-who-isnt-me
- ^ https://www.kerrang.com/amp/album-review-cant-swim-change-of-plans
- ^ https://www.kerrang.com/amp/album-review-cant-swim-thanks-but-no-thanks