The Shills are:
Bryan Murphy Voice, guitar
Eric Ryrie Guitar
Dave Sicilian Bass
James Zaner Drums
Influences
The Beatles, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Queen, Pink Floyd, David Bazan, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, The Pixies, Jeff Buckley, Mr. Bungle, Ours, Pedro the Lion, Rufus Wainwright, The Darkness, Gov't Mule, Weezer, Coldplay, Hawksley Workman, Foo Fighters, Muse, Supergrass, Superdrag, Oasis, Allman Brothers, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Spacehog, Ben Folds Five, Cursive, Feist, Headphones, Tom Petty, Nick Drake, Rage Against The Machine, Talking Heads, Fiona Apple, Nirvana, Wilco, Queens of the Stone Age, Spoon and others...
Bulldozers & butterflies. The Shills walk a fine line between delicate beauty and jolting, body shaking rock. Formed in early 2004, they have been cultivating a sound built from exacting musicianship & creative flexibility.
The Shills stand on the verge of releasing their second full length record titled "Ganymede." "Ganymede" is a concept record about a misanthrope who gets shipwrecked after leaving society to be alone. Without anyone else to focus his hate on he is forced to turn inward & slowly drives himself toward insanity. Experimental in nature, the record finds The Shills exploring new sounds while holding the course set by their previous 2 releases.
The Shills draw on a wide range of influences such as The Beatles, Soundgarden, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Jeff Buckley, Queen, Queens of the Stone Age, Pedro The Lion and many more. With a nod to the past The Shills are making accessible yet challenging new sounds. As a live act The Shills have built a solid following throughout the Boston and New York areas. Their passion and precision on stage will draw you in leave a lasting impression.
PRESS:
"The Shills’ eponymous record is filled with the instrumental artistry one rarely sees. The band locks in with unison sections rarely seen outside of emo or metal, but manages to channel this intensity and focus into genius pop hooks and rock melodies....The Shills set up this record to be an unstoppable celebration of the unexpected song turn....With their debut full-length, The Shills truly put forth a wonderful record that’s worth repeated listens. And they make it all sound so easy."
-Northeast Performer
"On their recently-released, self-titled debut full-length, the young Northeastern group rocks without shame, announcing its strength with a meticulously written album which, if there is any justice in the world, will offer the band plenty of exposure."
-The Maine Switch
"Their live energy is a great asset.....there was an undeniable energy on stage, and it's difficult to argue with The Shills' formula for success."
-Northeast Performer
"This album puts all cards on the table and certainly The Shills will cash in with success if they keep making music as good as that on this album.....The music seems to induce the listener into an almost live performance feel because the brilliance of the sound of The Shills is not lost in the recording studio......The Shills is an artfully constructed album from start to finish and the music of the band is well worth checking out."
-Epinions.com
"The Shills' music is anything but simple, and it's best to view the band's talent live. Check out Sicilian's speedy bass plucking during ''Move On," and Zaner's precision drumming. Murphy and Ryrie rack up stage-presence points, but don't expect flashy costumes or light shows. This no-nonsense band is all about the music, which members hope will blow you away."
-The Boston Herald
"This band comes fully dressed, armed to the teeth, and ready to rock concert venues, arenas and large halls with their enormous, well produced and arranged music and voices."
-Metronome Magazine
your genre listing should be progressive pop. The only othe band i have come across doing it well recently are the Week That Was, but you are better. Splonk!
hey there fellas hope you guys are doing well, long time no see. we were wondering if you guys want to gig swap. we are setting upa show in pawtucket RI for the fall,. any chance you guys want in? lemme know.
Hope to see you tonight at our cancer research benefit show!
100% of the proceeds go towards funding cancer research.
We're really looking forward to the benefit event tonight. We've been covered in the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Boston Phoenix, Boston Metro, Improper Bostonian, and Weekly Dig. We're getting plugged on WBCN, WAAF, WFNX, KISS108, and a bunch of college stations.
LB from WAAF (and formerly the Bruins) will be there tonight.
TIME & LOCATION: Doors are at 8:30pm. Oliver's in the Cask & Flagon is at 62 Brookline Ave in Boston (Kenmore stop on Green Line)
PRIZES: Get there early because we'll be giving away prizes all night. There will be a table where you can read about the prizes and get prize tickets.
RED CARPET PHOTOS: We'll have a red carpet area and a photographer on hand to take photos of you, your friends, the bands, whoever...we'll be posting them online after the event.
DRESS UP: A bunch of people (bands, volunteers, and attendees) are dressing in track/running outfits at the show, so if you feel so inclined, join in the fun! Shorts, wristbands, headbands, sleeveless shirts, sneakers, etc.
See you tonight!
Cheers, Andy, Jen, The Vital Might, Build a Machine, Forgetful Jones, and Spectator
