Shame formed in 2014 when five teenagers—vocalist Charlie Steen, guitarists Sean Coyle-Smith and Eddie Green, bassist Josh Finerty, and drummer Charlie Forbes—met at school and bonded over their shared love for the Fall, Television Personalities, Wire, the Stooges, and the writing of Irvine Welsh.
Their debut album “Songs of Praise” (2018)—recorded when they were barely in their twenties—positioned them at the forefront of an exciting new wave of U.K. bands reinterpreting post-punk in late 2010s.
“Drunk Tank Pink” (2021), produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Gorillaz), marked their musical maturation and propelled them into the U.K. Top 10. Exploring new sonic territories—from dance-punk rhythms to highlife influences—they proved their creativity knows no bounds.
“Food for Worms” (2023) represents the pinnacle of this journey. Working with legendary producer Flood (U2, Depeche Mode, Smashing Pumpkins), Shame recorded each track live, capturing the incredible energy of their live performances while simultaneously confirming their prowess to craft compelling songs.
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