If The Blinders and Arctic Monkeys had a love child, Louis and The Shakes would be their obnoxiously talented offspring.
Modern rock has seen some talented artists in the last couple of years, but with Louis and The Shakes now bursting onto the scene, the genre is set to stay. Hailing from the South East,, Louis, Will, Manny and Jamie are tearing up the rule book and writing their own new chapter, fusing amp-destroying, doc-stomping riffs with feverishly visceral melodies.
Earlier last year, the band found success with the electrifyingly tantalising Snake Hips. Laden with the touch of Wolf Alice producer Michael Smith, the group secured national coverage on BBC Introducing and Radio X, as well as featuring on BT Sport and Amazing Radio.
But primed and ready for performances on some of the country’s best indie-rock stages, Louis and The Shakes are the complete rocker’s package. Boisterous in their delivery with an aura of self-righteous confidence, they’re one for the sassy ‘Main Characters’ among us – those of us who want to feel unstoppable.
With their latest single On One released today, the band are championing self-acceptance after a year filled with hardship and struggle for many. “This song is for those who want to make something of this life,” the band have said on the new single, “Hold your head high, ride the waves. None of us are perfect, we all make mistakes. You don’t have to prove yourself to anyone, just yourself.”
On One boasts power of a seismic scale. Scuzzy, psychedelic-inspired rock blends seamlessly to create this uniquely anthemic sound, and we long for the day when we can hear this live on stage again. It yearns for booming speakers, festival revellers, and the unmistakable charm of a lively, if not drunken crowd, and if that doesn’t work out, then an independent venue somewhere on the streets of Brighton. For this band of swaggering Southerners, they’re only just getting started.
On One is out now on all streaming platforms, and their debut album How Badly Do You Want It? is set for release later in the Autumn.
*This article was first published on In The Loop in June of 2021*
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