Shenanygans are a new psychedelic indie rock outfit based in Switzerland, featuring Irish singers/guitarists (and brothers) Daniel and Kaylem Hannon-Barry, Swiss-Polish bassist/singer “Lucky” Luki Hellmann and Swiss multi-instrumentalist Tom Brunner on drums. For their debut LP On Monte Verita they were inspired by an anarchist commune of that name near Lake Locarno, where in the early twentieth century an eccentric gang of artists painted, philosophized, danced and made music. Their playlist during the recording process ranged from The Band, Billy Joel and The Velvet Underground to Arctic Monkeys, Rex Orange County and Say She She, and when you mix those influences in your mind you have some idea of what to expect. These are twelve dynamic songs full of memorable hooks, compelling melodies and appealing harmony vocals.
On Monte Verita is out now digitally via ICM Records.
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