For nearly two decades Brooklyn’s Shellshag has been a twee-punk powerhouse. The two-piece of Jennifer Shagawat and John Driver have been committed to spreading the band’s gospel through its albums and celebratory live shows, proving that a staunch commitment to DIY ethics can remain inspiring no matter how old you get. On October 6, Don Giovanni Records and Shellshag’s own Starcleaner Records will release the group’s fifth album, Why’d I Have To Get So High?, and The A.V. Club is premiering “Blowin It,” the first track from the album, below. It’s a track that builds on the band’s last album, Shellshag Forever, with Shagawat and Driver’s vocals wrapping around one another until it all becomes one triumphant sing-along.
Pre-orders for Why’d I Have To Get So High? are available now, and the first 100 orders come with an exclusive poster.
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