Vial (band)

VIAL
VIAL performing in 2023
Background information
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Genres
Years active2019 (2019)–present
LabelsGet Better Records
Members
Past members
  • Grey Kanfield
Websitewww.vialband.com

Vial (stylized in all caps) is an American punk rock band, formed in 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and consisting of vocalist-guitarist KT Branscom, vocalist-drummer Katie Fischer, and vocalist-bassist Taylor Kraemer. Grey Kanfield is the former bassist of the band, leaving the band in 2022.[1][2]

Vial released their debut EP, Grow Up, in November 2019.[3] Their first full-length album, Loudmouth, was released in July 2021.[4][5][6] The EP Burnout was released in March 2024.[7][8][9][10] A re-recorded version of their first EP, under the new title Grow the Fuck Up, was released in November 2024.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Kate Kanfield leaves Vial". www.punknews.org. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  2. ^ "Grey Kanfield name change from deadname". www.instagram.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  3. ^ Pappis, Konstantinos. "Artist Spotlight: VIAL". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Christie, Erin. "VIAL open up on their new album, 'LOUDMOUTH'". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Chelosky, Danielle. "VIAL – "Roadkill"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "VIAL announce new LP 'Loudmouth' on Get Better (watch the "Roadkill" video)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "VIAL announce new album 'burnout' with poppy punk anthem "falling short"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "VIAL announce new album burnout, share "falling short"". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Chelosky, Danielle. "VIAL – "falling short"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  10. ^ Bloom, Madison; Monroe, Jazz; Strauss, Matthew. "9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Beyoncé, Roc Marciano, and More". Pitchfork.
  11. ^ Mahmud, Abir (November 21, 2024). "News: Vial Release New Song And Music Video". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2025.