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American indie rock band
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Arms Akimbo is an American indie rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2015. The band has independently released multiple extended plays and singles, and their work has been featured in several independent music publications.[1][2][3]
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Arms Akimbo | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Label | Independent |
| Members | Peter Schrupp, Michael Marguet, Colin Boppell, Matthew Sutton |
| Website | https://armsakimboband.com |
History
Arms Akimbo was formed in 2015 while its founding members were college students. Early interviews and artist‑profile pages describe the group as evolving from earlier musical collaborations among the members.[4][5][6]
The band’s original lineup reportedly included Peter Schrupp (vocals, guitar), Christopher Kalil (guitar, vocals), Colin Boppell (bass), and Matthew Sutton (drums).[7]
Their debut EP, Vignettes, was self‑released in 2015 and features early tracks including "Seven Mirrors".[8] In the following years the band performed at venues around California and continued to release new material, including the EPs The Wrong Kind of Dance Party and Seven Dollar Paycheck.[9][10]
In 2018 the single "Seven Mirrors" received media attention through an exclusive premiere in a music publication.[11] The band remained active into the 2020s: in 2021 they issued a self‑titled EP, which includes the track "Marble", and continued releasing singles via various streaming platforms.[12][13][14]
Musical style and themes
Arms Akimbo's music blends indie rock and alternative rock with pop-influenced songwriting; reviewers note the band's combination of energetic arrangements and introspective lyrics. Common lyrical themes include relationships, youth, longing, and emotional vulnerability.[15]
Reception
Independent online music publications and blogs have reviewed and premiered Arms Akimbo's music, often highlighting the band's emotive vocal delivery and energetic instrumentation. While coverage is primarily within independent music press rather than major mainstream outlets, the band has received consistent attention in niche music media.[16]
Discography
Selected releases
| Year | Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Vignettes | EP | Self-released; contains "Seven Mirrors".[17] |
| 2017 | The Wrong Kind of Dance Party | EP | Released prior to 2018 singles.[18][19] |
| 2019 | Seven Dollar Paycheck | EP | Reviewed and premiered in indie press.[20] |
| 2021 | Arms Akimbo | EP | Self-titled EP; contains "Marble".[21][22] |
| 2018–2024 | "Seven Mirrors"; "Marble"; "Paycheck"; "The Party"; "Overrated (feat. HARBOUR)" | Singles | Selected singles released on streaming platforms.[23] |