{"id":39754,"date":"2023-11-03T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=39754"},"modified":"2023-10-28T09:08:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T13:08:09","slug":"shelf-lives-conduct-an-electro-punk-wellness-check-on-you-okay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=39754","title":{"rendered":"Shelf Lives conduct an electro-punk wellness check on \u2018You Okay?\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shelf Lives\u2019\u00a0vivacious\u00a0\u2018You Okay?<\/a>\u2019\u00a0is now available on most streaming platforms via\u00a0Modern Sky. An electric display of seven tracks rooted in riotous electro-punk, the duo describe the chaos and turmoil of a society engulfed in greed and shallowness. In conjunction with the EP,\u00a0Shelf Lives\u00a0offer the shimmering echoes of bass and four-on-the floor goodness in the form of new single\u00a0KIDS<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelf Lives\u00a0uniquely marry the erratic with the conventional on the prismatic\u00a0\u2018You Okay?<\/a>\u2019.\u00a0Each track is coated with intense emotion, vigor, and melodic hooks that offer a strong contrast against the intense, often screeching guitars and synths heard throughout. A fierce testimony to society on the brink of collapse, the EP offers relatable sentiments that are bound to offer catharsis for listeners worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently coming off of a fiery tour with trio\u00a0<\/strong>Snayx, the duo also supported\u00a0Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs\u00a0in Nottingham.\u00a0\u2018You Okay?<\/a>\u2019\u00a0follows the electrifying singles\u00a0<\/strong>Off The Rails<\/em> and\u00a0All Grown Up<\/em>, with the former receiving a nod as BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Track of the Week. Already building an impressive roster of wins and appraisal,\u00a0Shelf Lives\u00a0are on a path towards becoming the best new phenomena of electronic post-punk in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When discussing themes of the EP,\u00a0Shelf Lives\u00a0write: “You Okay?\u2019 is like one big fun mental breakdown. We offer a unique perspective with each track, with the idea of providing glimpses through various lenses, allowing us to explore diverse experiences of what kind of world we live in.\u00a0 As a whole the EP captures the delicate balance, we constantly find ourselves in, always on the edge of a seemingly societal collapse. It\u2019s a wonder how willingly we contribute to this intricate dance, and our EP serves as a testament to the curious nature of our collective participation.\u00a0 Do with that information as you will, everyone will relate to the tracks differently and find a unique meaning.\u00a0 Mental breakdowns are a personal experience, after all”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Shelf<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2018You Okay?\u2019 track list<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. All Grown Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. KIDS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. PVC Real Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Off The Rails<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Skirts & Salads (vinyl release only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. All The Problems (vinyl release only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. BITE (vinyl release only)b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order the vinyl via Blood Records\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

26th October 2023 – Sebright Arms, London<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd November 2023 – Arte Concert Festival, Paris w\/ The Kills & Jehnny Beth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th January 2024 – Rockaway Beach, Bognor Regis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28th Feb\u00a0– Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More about Shelf Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Shelf<\/a>
Photo by Zac Mahrouche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Uniting from Toronto and Northampton respectively, but now based in London,\u00a0Shelf Lives\u00a0is the brainchild of vocalist\u00a0Sabrina Di Giulio\u00a0and guitarist\/producer\u00a0Jonny Hillyard. Previous projects like\u00a0\u00a0\u2018Yes, offence\u2019<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0lean heavier on the dancy outbursts of guitar riffs by marrying extravagant beats with darkly comedic hooks. This is a recipe\u00a0Shelf Lives\u00a0has consistently kept true to, and the results take shape in sonic emblems that never fail to tell an invigorating story. At the forefront, the band makes energetic pop songs that bring the abrasiveness and physicality of punk back to a small, cramped house party setting. Creating music so rowdy you can practically feel the sweat on the ceiling and the sound of crushed cans under your feet,\u00a0Shelf Lives\u00a0have won over scores of praise from the likes of\u00a0NME,\u00a0Dork,\u00a0The Line Of Best Fit,\u00a0Clash, and\u00a0Jack Saunders\u00a0of\u00a0BBC Radio 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pairing hardcore punk\u2019s brief bursts of energy with electroclash\u2019s minimal and sleazy sonics,\u00a0Shelf Lives\u00a0raise themes of societal collapse and hyper-consumerism with a warped smile. Most recently,\u00a0Shelf Lives\u00a0prismatic brand of exciting electro-punk has enabled them slots at\u00a0The Great Escape Festival, FOCUS Wales, Liverpool Sound City,\u00a0and\u00a0Glastonbury Festival.\u00a0Though Shelf Lives have only been a band since 2021, the exhilarating duo have supported an impressive roster of artists including a full EU\/UK tour with\u00a0Skunk Anansie\u00a0<\/strong>to performing on shows alongside\u00a0THUMPER, Skating Polly,\u00a0and\u00a0Panic Shack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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