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Been Stellar
Been Stellar performing
Been Stellar performing
Background information
OriginNew York City, United States
Genresindie rock
Years active2014-present
LabelsDirty Hit
MembersSam Slocum, Skyler Knapp, Nico Brunstein, Gigi Giobbi
Websitebeenstellar.com

Been Stellar is an American indie rock band based in New York City. The band is currently signed to Dirty Hit. The group released their debut album in 2024 on Dirty Hit, titled Scream from New York, NY.[1] The album received praise as an outstanding indie rock debut record.[2][3][4][5][6]

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Sells Out (self-released, 2017)
  • Scream from New York, NY (Dirty Hit, 2024)

EPs

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  • Nihilist (2020)
  • Been Stellar (2022)

Live Albums

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  • Been Stellar on Audiotree Live (2023)

Career

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2014-2022: Early Years

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Sam Slocum and Skyler Knapp formed the band in 2014 at their high school in Michigan. The pair moved to New York City as first-year students at New York University. The band is named after American actor Ben Stiller.[7]

In 2017, Been Stellar released their first LP titled, "Sells Out" on Bandcamp.[7]

In 2022, Been Stellar released their self-titled EP, which features tracks such as "Manhattan Youth" and "Kids 1995."[1]

2023-present: Scream From New York, NY

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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, a seasoned producer who has worked with bands such as Fontaines D.C., Wet Leg, and Squid.[8][9] The album received mostly positive reviews.[2][3][4][5][6]

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.[8][10]

Band members

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  • Sam Slocum - lead vocals, tambourine (2014-present)
  • Skyler Knapp - guitar (2014-present)
  • Ally Sianga - guitar (2025-present)
  • Nico Brunstein - bass guitar (2017-present)
  • Gigi Giobbi - drums[1] (2025-present)

Previous Band members

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  • Harrison Li - guitar (2024-2025)
  • 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

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  1. ^ a b c Norris, John. "Band To Watch: Been Stellar". Stereogum. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Steiner, Andy. "Been Stellar Examine Frustration and Nostalgia on Scream From New York, NY". Paste. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Steiner, Andy. "Been Stellar – Scream From New York". God Is in the TV. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Schonfeld, Zach. "Been Stellar: Scream From New York, NY". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Hardman, Neville. "Been Stellar paint an unflinching, thunderous picture of NYC". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Murray, Robin. "Been Stellar – Scream From New York, NY". Clash. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Rosenthal, Nicole. "Been Stellar Talks Midwest and Ben Stiller". Washington Square News. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  8. ^ a b 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.
  9. ^ "Band To Watch: Been Stellar". Stereogum. June 21, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  10. ^ Williams, Simon (March 2, 2025). "Inhaler + Been Stellar @ MTelus". Montreal Rocks. Retrieved March 7, 2025.