Shakey

Terrible moniker I’m sure you’ll agree. This Chicago based outfit used to be called the Blackbirds and formed when they backed a singer-songwriter who subsequently ditched them. In truth they’re more of an art ensemble than a band proper and are involved in all manner of design work. The music comes across as an avant-garde blend of freeform, bass-heavy, piano-led tunes with not much to grab onto melodically. But if that’s your thing you might find something to savour here – I didn’t!