"Cemented in free thought and deft rhythmic architectures, displaying shades of post-punk and industrial influences, Sha Ru bring their most vulnerable conceptions to life"
New York/Berlin-based powerhouse band Sha Ru club emotionally charged punk rebellion into their first big debut ‘They Are Textural’ EP for Monkeytown Records. A mosaic of ruptured, extraterrestrial sound, Sha Ru’s tight-knit productions with Ma Sha’s seductive, raw and intense vocals take a sonic odyssey through the labyrinth of self-discovery, bursting deep into the psyche.
Much like their addictive on-floor live performances that have blistered the floors of glory houses like Berlin’s Berghain, the EP isn’t restricted to categorisation, only liberations and freeing identity. Cemented in free thought and deft rhythmic architectures, displaying shades of post-punk and industrial influences, Sha Ru bring their most vulnerable conceptions to life.
Purely bass-driven, future-seeking electronics, top picks from the five-track include “Not Your Steps,” a spliced mix of rumbling, dangerously low oomph, haunting voice overlays, and mystic tones, conjure images of unapologetic defiance in the face of repressed sentiments. Into the alluring void, “Tranqui Call” and “Get Lost” are blunt deliveries of badness, apocalyptic drum-loops, bolstered night-time scuffles and roughly tied jams dance between stark introspection and serial catharsis.
Feel the rush with their authentic, frosty/ toasty arrangements: rugged drum programming, thick thundering bass, and vocal chants gently placed over strings of cyber-gothic textures, propelling into their tasteful, distinct, otherworldly sound. Unmissable!
‘They Are Textural’ is scheduled for release 29th February via Monkeytown records. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
1. ONA
2. Not Your Steps
3. Tranqui Call
4. Get Lost
5. Crawl