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| Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013 (2013)–present |
| Labels | Run for Cover |
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Narrow Head is an American rock band from Dallas, Texas. The group was founded by lead vocalist, guitarist and chief songwriter Jacob Duarte in Dallas, with the band now based in Houston. The band have toured extensively, both nationally and internationally, and released three studio albums to date.[1]
History
Narrow Head was formed in 2013 by Duarte, guitarist Ryan Hughes, bass player Jay Chary and drummer Keaton Khonsari. By 2014, Khonsari had been replaced by Carson Wilcox.[2] They released their debut album, Satisfaction in 2016, by which time, the group's membership had coalesced into the trio of Duarte on vocals, William Menjivar on guitar and Wilcox on drums.[3] For a brief time during the record of the album, they also included guitarist and bassist Ryan Seelig.[4]
In 2018, the group released the single "Bulma" and did a tour of the western United States.[5] At this time, Ryan Chavez became the band's bassist.[6] In 2020, Narrow Head signed with Run For Cover Records and released the singles "Night Tryst", "Stuttering Stanley, and "Hard to Swallow" in preparation for their sophomore album, 12th House Rock.[7][8] Following the album's completion, long-time touring member Kora Puckett officially joined the band as guitarist.[6] Run for Cover reissued Satisfaction in 2021 on vinyl.
On June 12, 2022, the band released the stand-alone single "T.W.I.N." through Run for Cover Records.[9]
On November 7, 2022, the group released "Moments of Clarity" through Run for Cover Records as the debut single for their upcoming album Moments of Clarity.[10] On December 13, 2022, another single from the album, entitled "Gearhead", was released. The album was released on February 10, 2023.[11]
Musical style and influences
Critics have categorised Narrow Head's music as alternative metal,[12] shoegaze,[1] post-hardcore[1] and grunge.[13]
They band have cited Seaweed, Jawbreaker, Slowdive, Failure, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Nirvana, UGK, SSD,[14] Sunny Day Real Estate, My Bloody Valentine, Swervedriver, Senses Fail, Armor for Sleep, Motion City Soundtrack, Helmet, Deftones, the Smashing Pumpkins,[15] Hum, Rival Schools, Alice in Chains, Big Star, the Carpenters, Blur, Boston, James Gang and Kim Coletta of Jawbox.[16]
Members
Current members
- Jacob Duarte – lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer (2013–present)
- Carson Wilcox – drums, programming (2014–present)
- Kora Puckett – guitar, backing vocals, synthesizer (2019–present)
- Rubio Richie – guitar, bass (2023–present)
Former members
- Keaton Khonsari – drums (2013–2014)
- Ryan Hughes – guitars, backing and occasional lead vocals (2013–2015)
- Jay Chary – bass (2013–2015)
- Ryan Seelig – bass, guitar (2016)
- Ryan Chavez – bass (2018–2021)
- William Menjivar – guitar, bass, backing vocals (2015–2024)
Discography
Studio albums
- Satisfaction (Floodlight, 2016)
- 12th House Rock (Run for Cover/Holyroar 2020)
- Moments of Clarity (Run for Cover, 2023)
EPs
- Demonstration MMXIII tape (Rarebear, 2013)
- Far Removed 12" (Floodlight, 2014)
- Fantastic Wow, 3 Singles and a Cover tape (Pharm House, 2016)
- The Spring Singles (self-released, 2017)
- Coursing Through tape (Advanced Perspective, 2019)
Other releases
- Summer 2014 Promotional Tape tape (Rare Bear, 2014)
- Live At Suite C tape (Run for Cover, 2025)
Singles
- "Where Are You Now?" tape (self-released, 2016)
- "Cool in Motion" (self-released, 2016)
- "Snoozy" (self-released, 2017)
- "Bulma" (VJ029, 2018)
- "Hard to Swallow" (Run for Cover, 2020)
- "Stuttering Stanley" (Run for Cover, 2020)
- "Night Tryst" (Run for Cover, 2020)
- "T.W.I.N." (Run for Cover, 2022)
- "Moments of Clarity" (Run for Cover, 2022)
- "Gearhead" (Run for Cover, 2022)
- "Caroline" (Run for Cover, 2023)
- "Sunday / Medicine" 7" split with Momma (Run for Cover/ Polyvinyl, 2023)
References
- ^ a b c "Texas Band Narrow Head is Kind of Shoegaze, Even if by Accident".
- ^ Khubiar, James. "Dallas' Narrow Head Found Shoegaze Through a Shared Love of Hardcore Music". Dallas Observer. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "News: Narrow Head Sign to Run for Cover, Announce Album + First Single". June 22, 2020.
- ^ Deville, Chris. "The Story Behind Every Song On Narrow Head's New Album 12th House Rock". Stereogum. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Narrow Head Returns with Killer New Track".
- ^ a b Pearlman, Mischa. "Narrow Head: How An Album "Made Of Demons" Offers A Light In The Dark". Kerrang!. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Narrow Head's 'Night Tryst' Heralds Their Album '12th House Rock'". June 22, 2020.
- ^ "Narrow Head – "Hard to Swallow"". August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Narrow Head Release New Single \"T.W.I.N.\": Listen". June 21, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Dom (November 7, 2022). "Narrow Head announce new album and single, 'Moments Of Clarity'".
- ^ "Moments of Clarity, by Narrow Head".
- ^ "Miss '90s Alt-Metal? Then Get to Know Narrow Head". August 10, 2020.
- ^ Gordon, Arielle (September 8, 2020). "Narrow Head: 12th House Rock". Pitchfork.
- ^ "The Blog That Celebrates Itself: Last Train To Satansville with Narrow Head - An Interview". The Blog That Celebrates Itself. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Dumptoes x NARROW HEAD Interview. April 18, 2024. Event occurs at 3m19s. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
It's Helmet and Deftones and Pumpkins and MBV and Swervedriver... any number of bands are influential... I would say anything in the more emo realm, whether its '90s stuff like Sunny Day... Armour for Sleep or like Senses Fail... Motion City Soundtrack
- ^ DeVille, Chris (August 28, 2020). "The Story Behind Every Song On Narrow Head's New Album 12th House Rock". stereogum.com. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
