Shellac live in concert.
ON TOUR

Shellac

22
critic concert reviews
rock

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

76
%
Based on 
22
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
%
Based on 
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critic Consensus

Based on 22 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Shellac is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths.

ON TOUR

Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain (May 30); Academy 2, Manchester, United Kingdom (June 2); Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, United Kingdom (June 3); The Fleece, Bristol, United Kingdom (June 4); Electric Ballroom, London, United Kingdom (June 5); Parque da Cidade, Porto, Portugal (June 6); Concorde 2, Brighton, United Kingdom (June 6); Primavera Sound Porto, Porto, Portugal (June 8);

Latest Release

Colorful Frequencies - EP (September 18, 2023)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Chicago, United States (1992 - present) (1992 – present)
Bio
Shellac (sometimes referred to as 'Shellac of North America') is an American rock music group formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1992 by Steve Albini (guitar and vocals), Bob Weston (bass guitar vocals) and Todd Trainer (drums). They have been classified as post-hardcore, noise rock and math rock.
Has Performed With

Critic Concert Reviews

Already Heard (UK)

August 30, 2018
60
%
ArcTanGent Festival 2018

Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

August 29, 2018
70
%
FESTIVAL ArcTanGent 2018

De Morgen (Belgium)

August 16, 2018
80
%
Brussels, Belgium

Humo (Belgium)

August 16, 2018
80
%
Pukkelpop Festival, Belgium

GetIntoThis (UK)

October 6, 2017
%
In a time of upheaval and doubt, it’s a relief that 2017 can at least guarantee us a strong and stable Shellac.

Buzz Magazine (UK)

June 1, 2016
100
%
“It’s like England’s Canada” comments frontman Steve Albini to a mix of laughs and bafflement before adding “No really – nicer people better food…”.

New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)

December 1, 2015
%
The last time Shellac played in Auckland it was at the beautiful Mandalay ballroom in Newmarket in March 2001

Past critic reviews published in

New Zealand Herald (New Zealand), Grimy Goods (USA), The Quietus (UK), Louder Than War (UK), The Guardian (UK) and more

Image Credit

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