Biography
It's often the done thing for most new bands to blend into the latest scene. Shrugged, a four-piece from London , are clearly determined to do their own thing.
Named after the book Atlas Shrugged which explores the power of individuality and non-compromise, the band strives to bring song-writing back to the rock music scene. Not forgetting their background, Shrugged welds influences as diverse as Radiohead, Dinosaur Jr. and Miles Davis.
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Formed in 2002, the band set out to fuse captivating melodies and guitar pop, only with louder guitars. The result - finely crafted songs, a unique blend of serene melodies, atmospheric instrumentals, and big choruses.
Shrugged has recorded and produced their debut E.P. ("The 3 EP") to high acclaim followed up by a series of successful shows including headlining the Metro Club, The Garage and Dublin Castle in London whilst picking up a loyal fan base along the way.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.