Shivery Shakes

There’s a bit of an indie-rock revival in swing right now, and Austin-based lo-fi band Shivery Shakes is doing all possible to add to its prominence. They blasted onto the scene in 2012 with their self-titled EP that rightfully earned them the attention of many, and though we’ve seemingly overlooked some of the group’s previous work, we’ve a fresh single in front of us that we’re not letting slip away.

“Reassured Dreams” is the second release from Shakes’ forthcoming debut LP, Three Waves & A Shake, that’ll be available next week, and with a single like the one here, we’re anticipating a serious hit. The embodied sounds of the track give us a ’60s take at surf-rock which leaves us feeling like we’re at the beach no matter where we give it a listen. Distorted electric guitar riffs and a precise yet energetic kicker and snare routine resemble those of modern cemented indie-rock talents such as Arctic Monkeys and The Kooks, and a lo-fi sound that’s so easily discernible and cheered accompanies the elements. The vocals—a softer take on the aforementioned acts—remind us of The Strokes’ great Julian Casablanca’s, and prove to be of a nearly equal quality.

Punctum and Austin Town Hall Records have birthed a great act here with Shivery Shakes, and we’re counting down the days until we can get an ear on their upcoming album (one you can pre-order a vinyl of from Austin Town Hall HERE), but if you’re looking immediately for additional tracks from the fellows, check out their debut EP from 2012 here on SoundCloud. - HillyDilly

Austin, Texas lacks a beach, yet the sunny debut from the Lone Star state capital’s own Shivery Shakes will surely make certain life is one for those seeking a little escapism.

The Austin-based indie pop-rockers put their raucous live act away long enough to cut a record of lo-fi nostalgic wonder for their first full-length effort Three Waves & A Shake, co-released by Austin-based Punctum Records and Austin Town Hall Records.

Formed from members of a pair of Austin bands (The Bubbles and International Waters), members William Glosup (vocals, guitar, piano), Marcus Haddon (vocals, percussion), Andrew Penmer (bass) and Jack Thorton (guitar) first weaved their surf-rock and ’60s-influenced melodies back in 2011. Releasing a self-titled EP in March the following year, followed by a 7″ single release, the group shared bills with Surfer Blood and The Soft Pack before working on the material for Three Waves & A Shake in the summer and fall of 2013.

The sunny vibes start flowing from the opener ‘Recurring Dreams’ – carried with whistling and jangly guitar – to the plucky riffs and guitar solo on ‘Take It Back’. Commence hits cruise control on ‘Swimming’ (Glosup and Haddon serve as the band’s song scribes; this is one of two written by Haddon) to the slow-dance number ‘Summer Lover’, evoking thoughts of the ‘Enchantment Under the Sea‘ from Back to the Future.

Self-reflection comes in waves on the closer ‘Time Will Tell’ and the seventh track, ‘One More Try’, that even with thoughts of the unknown ahead of us all, the group isn’t about to ditch their dreamy optimism: ” I’m so close of giving up / cutting my losses and saying goodbye / but I’ve come this far / so I’m gonna give it one more try.”

As for keeping summer eternal well into the winter season, sounds like these guys got things right the first time.

After touring the East Coast throughout the summer, Shivery Shakes embarks westward through November. Click here to pick up Three Waves & A Shake. - Consider Collective

"Recurring Dreams" opens Shivery Shakes' full-length debut with the Austin quartet's Brian Wilson figure tuning in a musical mnemonic on the radio. "My hand tingled as I reached for the dial," sings William Glosup, who cut Three Waves & a Shake mostly as a duo with drummer Marcus Haddon. "I blacked out and drove 300 miles." That happens with this day at the beach as well, its spry, watery jangle as misty as fine ocean spray. Uptempo swell in "Swimming," a slight heat warp to "Summer Love," and the refracted prom pop of "Thirsty" all boogie past any simplistic surf designation to authentic H20 pop. As for its 300-mile knockout, that's midpoint "Remember When," epitomizing apex of Three Waves & a Shake. Think a boy version of Best Coast covering Sixties wild things the Troggs via "Love Is All Around." Dive in beachcombers. - Austin Chronicle

From the ashes of two defunct Austin, TX based outfits (The Bubbles and International Waters), Shivery Shakes was born and with an initiative to saunter out of the confined paradigm of what popular Indie-Rock has become: bands meshing genres of music in an artful (or-not-refined) fashion in hopes of drawing on listener’s nostalgia for yesteryear…I’m not saying Shivery Shakes hasn’t done that on its new single “Hold On”. I’m merely pointing out it’s what this group was shooting for.
With that in tow, and “Hold On” as evidence to spin below, what is undeniable is the band’s ability to construct a jangly pop tune doused in a reverberant haze, which points to an influence by such renowned predecessors as Pavement and the likes. Even fellow Texan Roy Orbison comes to mind. However, where the late Pop icon presented himself as the mysterious recluse rocker, Shivery Shakes desire to be seen, heard, shared in a light for all comers to enjoy, and own a catalogue capable of making this group prominent surfers of Pop-Rock’s new wave.
Stream “Hold On” in preparation for Shivery Shakes’ debut LP Three Waves & A Shake, which is scheduled for an October 21st release on Austin Town Hall Records and Punctum Records. - Speak Into My Good Eye

Our debut of Shivery Shakes' video for their Punctum Records single, "Sidewalk Talk" took us all to different inhibited places in our pasts. And with Saint Patrick's Day just around the corner, the Shakes' video ignites every incident ever incurred on account of Jameson. This writer is reminded of a celebration with friends years back down the coast in suburbia, where a backyard barbecue bash and Irish car bombs sent me sleeping in the bathtub for the remainder of the afternoon and evening. But here in the video made by the band's William Glossup and Marcus Haddon, side walking, talking, and drinking ends up with a variety of confrontations with friends, neighbors, bummed out roommates, and embraces of the great porcelain alter.

Before you view the following responsibly, we would at this time like to point at the video's opening word of viewer caution that states, "Warning: This film contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for photo-sensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised." Now that we have that out of the way, wake up with a couple of empty Bulleit bourbon bottles and begin your sideways walking extravaganza to "get out of your mind." The flashing strobe and dual vision effects begin on the neighborhood walk and intensify with every swig of Jameson. Things get out of hand when bro altercations over drunk handling of a Shivery Shakes records leads to egg, ice cream and vino combinations, and subsequent toilet projectiling that displays a rainbow's range of colors. With more seizure triggering effects (including clever fuzzy perception tricks to mimic seeing through the lens of blurry spectacles), neighbors and locals get upset over the debaucherous commotion. Self-preservation and care is tossed to the wind, with the ridiculous party-drunkard's mantra of, "but the way I'm drinking tonight, I'm not gonna get home." - Impose

Shivery Shakes from Austin was up next. I simply loved this band. For some reason some of their tunes reminded me a bit of a more modern version of the Plimsouls. They had that blend of punk pop mixed with harmonies and a slight touch of sixties influence. The end result was a highly entertaining dose of radio friendly tunes from a very polished sounding band. What of the best things about seeing touring bands is seeing acts that have really honed their sound on the road. They even had some members of the audience dancing! - New Jersey Stage

Shivery Shakes from Austin was up next. I simply loved this band. For some reason some of their tunes reminded me a bit of a more modern version of the Plimsouls. They had that blend of punk pop mixed with harmonies and a slight touch of sixties influence. The end result was a highly entertaining dose of radio friendly tunes from a very polished sounding band. What of the best things about seeing touring bands is seeing acts that have really honed their sound on the road. They even had some members of the audience dancing! - New Jersey Stage

The surest sign summer’s almost here? Locals are starting to sound like the beach. Three piece pop machine Shivery Shakes surfs like a revved-up Real Estate on March’s eponymous EP, a jangly sampler filled with all the optimism of a summer fling. Afterward, internationally affiliated derelicts Bobby Jealousy kick this spring’s retro-equipped A Little Death with that same pop abandon. Bright-eyed newcomers Shortwave Party on the front end and headliners Easy Tiger break out streamers. You’ll shake, groove, and maybe shuck your shoes. – Chase Hoffberger - Austin Chronicle

The surest sign summer’s almost here? Locals are starting to sound like the beach. Three piece pop machine Shivery Shakes surfs like a revved-up Real Estate on March’s eponymous EP, a jangly sampler filled with all the optimism of a summer fling. Afterward, internationally affiliated derelicts Bobby Jealousy kick this spring’s retro-equipped A Little Death with that same pop abandon. Bright-eyed newcomers Shortwave Party on the front end and headliners Easy Tiger break out streamers. You’ll shake, groove, and maybe shuck your shoes. – Chase Hoffberger - Austin Chronicle

Shivery Shakes doesn't mess around with the lo-fi garage-pop formula, yet the Austin trio achieves a rare bittersweet charm. - Time Out (NY)

Shivery Shakes doesn't mess around with the lo-fi garage-pop formula, yet the Austin trio achieves a rare bittersweet charm. - Time Out (NY)

William Glosup is a name I’ve heard since high school. Throughout my teen years I have always heard about the projects or bands he was involved in. However I’ve only met him once and when I did I mistook him for another Austin based guitarist (I’ve felt bad ever since so I hope this review will placate any plans he has to enact his revenge on me. Gasp. What if he pretends to mistake me for another Austin based writer?! Oh, the social embarrassment!) And now that our age group has left the safety of college and entered the real world it is nice to see a familiar face (or hear a familiar name that is) make such an interesting and clearly talented project.
Stylistically Shivery Shakes is a surf pop band with clear influences from The Beach Boys and Roy Orbison. Their debut self-titled EP intros us to this style with the tracks Temporary Vacation and Wait. The two song writers, Glosup and Baldwin, give us two tracks that are both are swingin’, upbeat, and high energy. Wait in particular has a nice build and progression to it. The strongest track on the self-titled debut EP is Stay Young. This tune fuses the surf aesthetic established previously in the EP with Doo-wop vocals and chord progressions. The backup vocals are superb and almost angelic. The song Our Nights also benefits from this Doo-wop influence. Lyrically, Glosup deals with all the problems a young early twenties bohemian surfer…in Texas, might go through. It matches the youthful and energetic feel of the music and works. The guitar work in Stay Young and Say is catchy and doesn’t fail to put a smile on your face. The group makes good use of the garage reverb-heavy style of today’s indie pop bands but, unlike most other groups, doesn’t use reverb as a crutch.

Their first EP is a damn good listen. Judging from the energy on the EP alone I would dare say a Shivery Shakes live show would be quite a bit of fun. This EP is definitely worth five dollars of your time. - Space Lab (Music Blog)

William Glosup is a name I’ve heard since high school. Throughout my teen years I have always heard about the projects or bands he was involved in. However I’ve only met him once and when I did I mistook him for another Austin based guitarist (I’ve felt bad ever since so I hope this review will placate any plans he has to enact his revenge on me. Gasp. What if he pretends to mistake me for another Austin based writer?! Oh, the social embarrassment!) And now that our age group has left the safety of college and entered the real world it is nice to see a familiar face (or hear a familiar name that is) make such an interesting and clearly talented project.
Stylistically Shivery Shakes is a surf pop band with clear influences from The Beach Boys and Roy Orbison. Their debut self-titled EP intros us to this style with the tracks Temporary Vacation and Wait. The two song writers, Glosup and Baldwin, give us two tracks that are both are swingin’, upbeat, and high energy. Wait in particular has a nice build and progression to it. The strongest track on the self-titled debut EP is Stay Young. This tune fuses the surf aesthetic established previously in the EP with Doo-wop vocals and chord progressions. The backup vocals are superb and almost angelic. The song Our Nights also benefits from this Doo-wop influence. Lyrically, Glosup deals with all the problems a young early twenties bohemian surfer…in Texas, might go through. It matches the youthful and energetic feel of the music and works. The guitar work in Stay Young and Say is catchy and doesn’t fail to put a smile on your face. The group makes good use of the garage reverb-heavy style of today’s indie pop bands but, unlike most other groups, doesn’t use reverb as a crutch.

Their first EP is a damn good listen. Judging from the energy on the EP alone I would dare say a Shivery Shakes live show would be quite a bit of fun. This EP is definitely worth five dollars of your time. - Space Lab (Music Blog)

Every band tour should have a great send-off party. Now imagine two very cool local bands getting together for a double blast. This is gonna be great.

Two Austin Music Minute faves are partnering up for what promises to be an epic East Coast tour: The ultra-fabulous rock/pop quintet Bobby Jealousy (it’s not a stretch to say “pants optional” when referring to their outrageously fun, high-octane live performances – hello, Seth Gibbs), and guitar-jangly mega-indie popsters Shivery Shakes. To say this will be an interesting tour is an understatement. On top of that, guitarist and vocalist William Glossup will be on double duty because he plays in both bands – he formed Shivery Shakes after his last band, The Bubbles, called it a day.

The itinerary shows that these crazy kids have twenty-two show dates ahead of them, with stops in Nashville, Chicago, Cleveland, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Spectacular times. And before heading out, Shivery Shakes and Bobby Jealousy are throwing a grand tour kickoff show Tuesday night at Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. They’ve invited some great bands to play the party: Burgess Meredith, Jason Ludwig, The Couch, Hollows, BOY, and Oh No Oh My. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Let’s send them off with lots of good vibes. Here’s to a great tour, peeps. - KUT - Laurie Gallardo

Every band tour should have a great send-off party. Now imagine two very cool local bands getting together for a double blast. This is gonna be great.

Two Austin Music Minute faves are partnering up for what promises to be an epic East Coast tour: The ultra-fabulous rock/pop quintet Bobby Jealousy (it’s not a stretch to say “pants optional” when referring to their outrageously fun, high-octane live performances – hello, Seth Gibbs), and guitar-jangly mega-indie popsters Shivery Shakes. To say this will be an interesting tour is an understatement. On top of that, guitarist and vocalist William Glossup will be on double duty because he plays in both bands – he formed Shivery Shakes after his last band, The Bubbles, called it a day.

The itinerary shows that these crazy kids have twenty-two show dates ahead of them, with stops in Nashville, Chicago, Cleveland, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Spectacular times. And before heading out, Shivery Shakes and Bobby Jealousy are throwing a grand tour kickoff show Tuesday night at Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. They’ve invited some great bands to play the party: Burgess Meredith, Jason Ludwig, The Couch, Hollows, BOY, and Oh No Oh My. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Let’s send them off with lots of good vibes. Here’s to a great tour, peeps. - KUT - Laurie Gallardo

"Shivery Shakes kicked into a set of sunny, snotty beach punk with gorgeous vocal harmonies and sun soaked guitar chords. Playing with a grounded sense of cool, the band ran through songs from their excellent debut EP, seeming to benefit again from the DIY space and environment." - Transmission Entertainment

"Shivery Shakes kicked into a set of sunny, snotty beach punk with gorgeous vocal harmonies and sun soaked guitar chords. Playing with a grounded sense of cool, the band ran through songs from their excellent debut EP, seeming to benefit again from the DIY space and environment." - Transmission Entertainment

It’s hard to rise to the top in Austin, but over the last year Shivery Shakes have certainly made a nice name for themselves. For the first time, the masses will get a chance to hear recorded tunes as the group releases their Shivery Shakes EP; it lives up to all the promise we’ve been fortunate enough to see grow over the last year.

A bubbling bit of bass begins off “Our Nights” before the boys start to their jittery jangling. You’ll find a bit of youthful innocence in the group’s approach on this jam, which is exemplified by singer William’s voice, not to mention the gang vocal approach. Personally, I dig the nice surf-ish guitar solo that comes in near the end of the number.

By the time you get into “Say,” you start to see the boys hitting their stride, as a little bit of that live energy begins to seep though the sounds on the EP. You can almost feel yourself swaying with the cutting guitar lines, just as one would do when dancing with the Shivery Shakes in the live setting. Perhaps, the vocals are a tad rough, but that exuberance is exactly what makes the group so charming live, so lets not get nit-picky.

The effortless cool of “Stay Young” should help make the band branch out beyond the realms of Austin. At first, you get a bit of that sunny shakiness the band often employs, but the chorus is where they really kick your teeth in with pop goodness. As William begins his guttural shout with “I’m too young to die/you’re too old to lie” you can really feel that energy coming through your speakers; it’s a remarkable feat for a first effort.

All day long though, “Temporary Vacation” has been where it’s at in my head. For some reason, the story of creating your own vacation while dancing with a friend/lover in your living-room with your favorite record spinning fits my current daydreams. The group employs a bit of a stomp too about midway through the track, which offers up just enough differentiation to keep the sound of the EP fresh. Oh, and it’s got whistling too!

“Wait” closes out the short effort in grand fashion. There’s grit on these guitars, despite their ability to flesh out gorgeous pop melodies. William’s seemingly distant vocals are accompanied by the rest of the group joining him to provide a sublime choral moment. This is one of those songs where you can see the group fit all their influences and touches into one tight song.

In conclusion, Shivery Shakes are a rising star in Austin, but with songs like this, they should hopefully start to seem some recognition elsewhere. They combine bits of Cali sun-pop, group harmonies, jangling guitars and steady drumming; in doing so, they create a short effort that’s both breezy and cool, begging to be turned up loud while you open the windows and let that Spring wind blow through. Well played lads. - Austin Town Hall

It’s hard to rise to the top in Austin, but over the last year Shivery Shakes have certainly made a nice name for themselves. For the first time, the masses will get a chance to hear recorded tunes as the group releases their Shivery Shakes EP; it lives up to all the promise we’ve been fortunate enough to see grow over the last year.

A bubbling bit of bass begins off “Our Nights” before the boys start to their jittery jangling. You’ll find a bit of youthful innocence in the group’s approach on this jam, which is exemplified by singer William’s voice, not to mention the gang vocal approach. Personally, I dig the nice surf-ish guitar solo that comes in near the end of the number.

By the time you get into “Say,” you start to see the boys hitting their stride, as a little bit of that live energy begins to seep though the sounds on the EP. You can almost feel yourself swaying with the cutting guitar lines, just as one would do when dancing with the Shivery Shakes in the live setting. Perhaps, the vocals are a tad rough, but that exuberance is exactly what makes the group so charming live, so lets not get nit-picky.

The effortless cool of “Stay Young” should help make the band branch out beyond the realms of Austin. At first, you get a bit of that sunny shakiness the band often employs, but the chorus is where they really kick your teeth in with pop goodness. As William begins his guttural shout with “I’m too young to die/you’re too old to lie” you can really feel that energy coming through your speakers; it’s a remarkable feat for a first effort.

All day long though, “Temporary Vacation” has been where it’s at in my head. For some reason, the story of creating your own vacation while dancing with a friend/lover in your living-room with your favorite record spinning fits my current daydreams. The group employs a bit of a stomp too about midway through the track, which offers up just enough differentiation to keep the sound of the EP fresh. Oh, and it’s got whistling too!

“Wait” closes out the short effort in grand fashion. There’s grit on these guitars, despite their ability to flesh out gorgeous pop melodies. William’s seemingly distant vocals are accompanied by the rest of the group joining him to provide a sublime choral moment. This is one of those songs where you can see the group fit all their influences and touches into one tight song.

In conclusion, Shivery Shakes are a rising star in Austin, but with songs like this, they should hopefully start to seem some recognition elsewhere. They combine bits of Cali sun-pop, group harmonies, jangling guitars and steady drumming; in doing so, they create a short effort that’s both breezy and cool, begging to be turned up loud while you open the windows and let that Spring wind blow through. Well played lads. - Austin Town Hall

Already established as one of the city’s most promising acts, Shivery Shakes solidify that reputation on their debut LP. Standout single “Hold On” boasts a bright, Ventures-like retro vibe and kicks off a lineup of tight, up-tempo beats, breezy ’60s-style harmonies, crunchy reverb and slick surf-pop guitar riffs. - Austin Monthly