Can't Swim
Can't Swim | |
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 Can't Swim performing in Kansas City, Missouri in 2018. From left to right: guitarist Danny Rico, Vocalist Chris LoPorto and bassist Greg McDevitt. Guitarist Mike Sanchez and former drummer Andrea Morgan are not visible. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Keansburg, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Pure Noise |
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| Past members |
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| Website | cantswimmusic |
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.
Band members
Current members
- Chris LoPorto – lead vocals (2015–present)
- Mike "Chez" Sanchez – lead guitar (2015–present)
- Greg McDevitt – bass, backing vocals (2015–present)
- Danny Rico – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2017–present), drums (2015–2017)
- Michael Sichel – Drums (2018–present)
Former members
- Andrea Morgan – drums (2017–2018)
Discography
Studio albums
- Fail You Again (2017, Pure Noise)
- This Too Won't Pass (2018, Pure Noise)
EPs
- Death Deserves a Name (2016, Pure Noise)
- Foreign Language (2019, Pure Noise)
- When the Dust Settles (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!.