Bulldozers & butterflies. The Shills walk a fine line between delicate beauty and jolting, body shaking rock. Formed in Boston in 2004, they have been cultivating a sound built from exacting musicianship & creative flexibility. The Shills began as childhood friends Eric Ryrie (guitar) and Dave Sicilian (bass) joined up with local drummer James Zaner. The trio auditioned many singers and immediately chose Bryan Murphy to complete the band. The Shills have just released their first full length record (self titled, released November 10th, 2007). 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 and leave a lasting impression.
