Slow Pulp is an American

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band from

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History

Slow Pulp began after childhood friends Teddy Mathews, Alex Leeds, and Henry Stoehr decided to start a band. This resulted in their first release, an extended play (EP) titled ''EP1'' in 2015. In 2017, they released a second EP titled ''EP2'', which was the first release to feature new member Emily Massey. In 2019, the group released another EP titled ''Big Day''. The group was midway through recording its debut studio album, '' Moveys'', when the

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hit; it was recorded remotely and released on October 9, 2020. The album received positive reviews. In support of the album, the band embarked on their first headlining tour, and also supported

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Band members

*Emily Massey (vocals and guitar) *Alex Leeds (bass and vocals) *Teddy Mathews (drums) *Henry Stoehr (guitar)

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Moveys'' (2020, Winspear) *''

'' (2023, Anti-)

EPs

*''EP1'' (2015, self-released) *''EP2'' (2017, self-released) *''Big Day'' (2019, self-released) *''Deleted Scenes'' (2021, Winspear)

References

External links

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