You would almost forget it in the midst of all the good singer / songwriters and difficult-looking electro-pop duos, but music is also meant to surprise. But how often does that actually happen? Visitors to the Motel Mozaique festival in Rotterdam, who had lingered in Rotown after 's decent performance , at least once in 2017. There, an unknown band from South London played there, with a singer
… who fiercely pulled his jeans up halfway to the bare chested, the hall completely flat. Shame plays dark post-punk, but with the raw energy of primal punk. A bit like the already overwhelming American . And according to debut album Songs Of Praise (a nod to the Christian BBC program) Shame also deals in extraordinarily strong and exciting songs. For example, listen to the poppy One Rizla, the menacing The Lick or the explosive Donk ('I had a dream, just like Mr. King') and see them live as soon as you have the chance. The alternative is eternal shame. (RME)more
