Shellac

SHELLAC
Shellac is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The group is composed of Steve Albini (guitar and vocals), Bob Weston (bass guitar and vocals) and Todd Trainer (drums and vocals) and formed in 1992. Although they have been classified as post-hardcore they describe themselves as a "minimalist rock trio."

Shellac has a distinctive, minimalist sound based on asymmetric time signatures, repetitive heavy rhythms, an angular guitar sound, and both Albini's and Weston's surreal, bitingly sarcastic lyrics. Songs typically do not have traditional verse/chorus/verse structure and the arrangements are sparse, to the point where some describe them as "amelodic". Shellac's signature sound is often associated with their enthusiasm for vintage Travis Bean guitars, a rare brand of aluminium-based instruments, and the Interfax "Harmonic Percolator" distortion pedal. Albini is also known to use copper plectrums and unusual guitar straps that fit around the waist rather than over the shoulder. The band prefers the intimacy of smaller clubs and live appearances are sporadic.

SHANNON WRIGHT
Shannon Wright is a powerhouse singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia.

She fronted the rocktrio Crowsdell in the 90’s, recording two albums. “Dreamette” and “In the curve of an arm”. Both featuring her intense writing, playing and singing.