The Forms (band)

The Forms (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Forms
Img_capt = Left to right: Alex Tween, Brendan Kenny, Jackson Kenny, Matt Walsh
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Brooklyn, New York, USA
Genre = Indie rock, Math Rock
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = Threespheres Rebel Group/ADA
URL = [http://www.threespheres.com/forms Official website]
Current_members = Alex Tween, Brendan Kenny, Jackson Kenny, Matt Walsh

The Forms are an indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York.

Members

Alex Tween (vox, guitar), Brendan Kenny (guitar), Jackson Kenny (bass), Matt Walsh (drums).

History

The Forms released their debut album, "Icarus", in 2003. The album was recorded with legendary producer Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies) at the helm and received a rating of 8.5 on Pitchfork Media. They worked with Albini again on their latest (self-titled) album, which was released in October 2007.

In the past the band has found themselves sharing the stage with bands like The National, The Hold Steady, Deerhunter, Minus the Bear, Ted Leo, Ok Go, Death From Above 1979, Q and not U, Prefuse 73, My Brightest Diamond and Elefant. The next year will find the band on tour again, in support of the new album release.

Discography

* "Icarus" – (2003)
* "The Forms" – (October 23rd, 2007)

External links

* [http://www.threespheres.com/forms TheForms.org] : The official website of The Forms, with band information, samples, and photos.
* [http://myspace.com/forms www.MySpace.com/Forms] : The official MySpace page of The Forms.
* [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/17818-icarus Pitchfork Media] : Pitchfork Media reviews "Icarus".


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