Her New Knife
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Shoegaze, noise rock |
| Years active | 2020–present |
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Her New Knife is an American shoegaze band formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2020. They were formed by lead vocalist and guitarist Edgar Atencio, drummer Elijah Ford, guitarist Ben Kachler and bassist Carolina Schooley. Their music has been variously described as shoegaze, noise rock, indie rock.
History
In 2020, a group of students would meet at the Florida State University would connect and relocate to Philadelphia, later forming Her New Knife.[1][2] Where they would later release a series of extended plays (EPs) over the years, including Nightcore and Chrome Is Lullaby in 2024.[3][4] The band would also co-headline on a tour by American shoegaze band Julie.[5]
Musical style and influences
Cady Siregar of The Fader felt Her New Knife "followed in the footsteps" of other rock bands like Spirit of the Beehive and They Are Gutting a Body of Water.[1] While Stereogum's Abby Jones commented on their song "Purepurepure", saying that it "toes the line between melodic and uneasy, driven by an eerie bassline that seems to creep along Edgar Atencio's whispery vocals."[6] Their genre has often been classified as indie rock, shoegaze and noise rock among others.[a]
Band members
Current
- Edgar Atencio – vocals, guitar
- Ben Kachler – guitar
- Carolina Schooley – bassist
- Elijah Ford – drums
Tours
As a co-headliner
- My Anti-Aircraft Friend Tour (with Julie) (2024)[5]
- It's a Beautiful Place Tour (with Water from Your Eyes) (2025)[8]
Discography
Studio albums
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| Nightcore+++ |
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Extended plays
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| Destroza |
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| Lead Dreams/Flayed So Light |
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| Chrome Is Lullaby |
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Notes
- ^ Musical styles:
References
- ^ a b c Siregar, Cady (November 5, 2024). "Her New Knife usher in Philly gaze autumn". The Fader. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Ingham, Theodore (February 12, 2025). "The NME 100: Essential Emerging Artists For 2025". NME. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Enis, Eli (December 17, 2024). "The Best Shoegaze Songs Of 2024". Stereogum. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ^ Karon, Giliann (November 26, 2024). "Her New Knife – "Chrome Is Lullaby" Album Review". POST-TRASH. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Hatfield, Amanda (July 16, 2024). "Julie announce fall tour with They Are Gutting a Body of Water, Frost Children & Her New Knife". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Jones, Abby (October 8, 2024). "Her New Knife Share New Single "purepurepure": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Galil, Leor (January 10, 2025). "Philadelphia label Julia's War brings its cutting-edge indie-rock community to Chicago". Chicago Reader. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (July 2, 2025). "Her New Knife Share Cover Of Björk's "Pagan Poetry": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved September 17, 2025.