The Shanks Toronto, Ontario
Founded on a farm in Mono, Ontario, Canada, The Shanks are a blistering rock duo comprised of bass and drums. A combination of 1970s album-oriented rock and proto-punk, The Shanks belt-out melodic chordal arrangements amidst a sea of low end and pounding rhythms. It’s haunting, tribal arena-rock played on a basement floor. ... more
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Angular, rhythmic punk rock with speed and fury. For fans of Husker Du, Naked Raygun, Drive Like Jehu, Jawbox.
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Garage punk for fans of the Stooges, Misfits, Toadies.
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Let It Come From Whom It May
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