Can't Swim Explained
| Can't Swim |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Origin: | Keansburg, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Years Active: | 2015–present |
| Label: | Pure Noise |
| Current Members: | - Chris LoPorto
- Greg McDevitt
- Danny Rico
- Blake Gamel
|
| Past Members: | - Andrea Morgan
- Michael Sichel
- Mike Sanchez
|
Can't Swim is an American rock band from Keansburg, New Jersey.[1]
History
Can't Swim signed to Pure Noise Records in December 2015.[2] Following the signing, Can't Swim released their first EP a few months later in 2016 titled Death Deserves a Name.[3] [4] In February 2017, the band announced plans to release their debut studio album.[5] The album, Fail You Again, was released on March 10, 2017.[6] [7]
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.[8]
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.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11]
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.[12] In March 2023, Can't Swim released their fourth album Thanks but No Thanks.[13]
Band members
Current members
- 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
- Andrea Morgan – drums (2017–2018)
- Michael Sichel – drums (2018–2021)
- Mike "Chez" Sanchez – guitar (2015–2023)
Discography
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)
Notes and References
- Web site: Jordan. Chris. Keansburg band Can't Swim makes a big splash. Asbury Park Press. 21 March 2017.
- Web site: Elliot. Griffin. Despite Their Name, Can't Swim Are Pretty Optimistic About Life. Vice. 21 March 2017.
- Web site: Nickoloff. Anne. Hear Can’t Swim’s entire EP, ‘Death Deserves A Name’ (exclusive). Alternative Press. 21 March 2017.
- Web site: Can't Swim Death Deserves A Name (2016). PunkNews. 21 March 2017.
- Web site: Dickman. Maggie. Can’t Swim announce album release date, debut new music video for "We Won’t Sleep"—watch. Alternative Press. 21 March 2017.
- Web site: Ralph. Caitlyn. Can’t Swim stream hard-hitting debut album over a week early—listen. Alternative Press. 21 March 2017.
- Web site: Doyle. Tomas. CAN’T SWIM - ‘FAIL YOU AGAIN’. Rock Sound. 21 March 2017.
- Web site: 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
