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 have just released their self titled debut LP. The ten songs on the album are a diverse and dynamic display of the young band maturing and hitting their stride. Whether the slashing stomp of "Slackjaw America," or the danceable textures of "Big Indifference," The Shills deliver a stand out debut.
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
hey rockers! Hope to see you TONIGHT at Middle East Downstairs! Transcardia, SHANGHAI THRILLS, September Twilight (farewell performance!) and bigshot humble. FREE beer to the first 50 people!!! 9pm
Howdy Boston! I'll be playing this Friday night at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge (lizardloungeclub. com) w/The Wiyos, Curtis Eller, and Josh Lederman. Come on down!
The Shills, great to have you on the friends list, thank you very much for the add. I hope that things in Boston are treating you well and have a good week. - DGT
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