Been Stellar
Been Stellar | |
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.jpg) Been Stellar performing | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | indie rock |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Labels | Dirty Hit |
| Members | Sam Slocum, Skyler Knapp, Harrison Li, Nico Brunstein, Gigi Giobbi |
| Website | beenstellar |
Been Stellar is an American indie rock band based in New York City. The band is currently signed to Dirty Hit. The group announced,[1] and released their debut album in 2024 on Dirty Hit, titled Scream from New York, NY.[2] The album received praise as an outstanding indie rock debut record.[3][4][5][6][7]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Sells Out (self-released, 2018)
- Scream from New York, NY (Dirty Hit, 2024)
EPs
[edit]- Been Stellar
Live Albums
[edit]- Been Stellar on Audiotree Live
Career
[edit]2017-2022: Early Years
[edit]Sam Slocum and Skyler Knapp formed the band in 2017 at their high school in Michigan. Later that year the pair moved to New York City as first-year students at New York University. The band is named after American actor Ben Stiller.[8]
In 2018 Been Stellar released their first LP titled, "Sells Out" on Bandcamp.[8]
In 2022 Been Stellar released their self titled EP which featured tracks such as "Manhattan Youth" and "Kids 1995."[2]
2023-present: Scream From New York, NY
[edit]In June 2023 the band announced their debut album, Scream From New York, NY which was released on 21 June 2024. The album was produced by Dan Carey.[1] The album received mostly positive reviews.[3][4][5][6][7]
The band has toured with other groups and has opened for notable bands and artists such as Fontaines DC, Shame, Interpol, The 1975, Beabadoobee, and Inhaler.[1][9]
Band members
[edit]- Sam Slocum- lead vocals, tambourine
- Skyler Knapp- guitar
- Harrison Li- guitar
- Nico Brunstein- bass guitar
- Gigi Giobbi- drums[2]
Previous Band members
[edit]- Laila Wayans - drums (2018-2024)
- Nando Dale - guitar (2018-2024)
- Dominic Gould - bass (2014-2017)
- Miles Camiener - drums (2014-2017)
- Michael Lynch - guitar (2014-2017)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Spanos, Brittany. "Been Stellar Announce Debut Album 'Scream From New York, NY'". Been Stellar Announce Debut Album ‘Scream From New York, NY’. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c Norris, John. "Band To Watch: Been Stellar". Stereogum. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Steiner, Andy. "Been Stellar Examine Frustration and Nostalgia on Scream From New York, NY". Paste. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Steiner, Andy. "Been Stellar – Scream From New York". God Is in the TV. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Schonfeld, Zach. "Been Stellar: Scream From New York, NY". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Hardman, Neville. "Been Stellar paint an unflinching, thunderous picture of NYC". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin. "Been Stellar – Scream From New York, NY". Clash. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Rosenthal, Nicole. "Been Stellar Talks Midwest and Ben Stiller". Washington Square News. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Simon (March 2, 2025). "Inhaler + Been Stellar @ MTelus". Montreal Rocks. Retrieved March 7, 2025.