Shagwüf is a three-piece rock band based in Charlottesville, VA.[1][2] Their third full-length album, Tres Animales, was released on September 1, 2024.[3][4]
Shagwüf | |
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 Shagwüf in 2023. From left to right: Olivieri, Monnes, Stallings. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Charlottesville |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Members | Sally Rose Monnes Sweet Pete Stallings Pablo Daniel Olivieri |
History
editShagwüf initially started as a side project between bassist Sally Rose Monnes and guitarist Sweet Pete Stallings while members of The Sally Rose Band, officially forming Shagwüf in 2014.[1][3][5] Their first album ¡Salvaje! was released in 2016.[5]
Shagwüf was named "Best Rock Band" by RVA Magazine in their "The Richmond Music of Right Now" 2024 readers poll.[6]
Style and Influences
editWhile Shagwüf's music is typically characterized as rock, their music is also described as psychedelic,[1][2][6] gutter-glam,[1][3][6] swamp-rock,[1] stoner rock,[2] and rap rock.[6]
Shagwüf's self-claimed influences include Latin beats, power pop, stoner metal and classic rock.[7] Members of Shagwüf cite other musical influences such as James Brown, Black Sabbath, and post-1950s pop music.[5]
Members
editCurrent Members
edit- Sally Rose Monnes – bass, vocals[3]
- Sweet Pete Stallings – guitar, vocals[3]
- Pablo Daniel Olivieri – drums[3]
Collaborators
editDiscography
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Hackney, Alicen (2019-05-23). "Hair-Flipping, Back-Bending Rock N' Roll Allies". RVA Mag. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b c Landers, Jackson (2023-06-08). "DANCE OF THE CHINCHILLAS". SPIN. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Sathe, Jane (2024-05-16). "Charlottesville trio Shagwüf marks band's 10th anniversary with music-filled mini-festival". The Daily Progress. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b "Tres Animales by Shagwüf". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b c d McGoey, Sean (2020-03-11). "Through the music: Shagwüf gets darker and heavier in response to local traumas". C-VILLE Weekly. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b c d RVA Staff (2024-01-16). "You Voted And Here We Go! the Richmond Music of Right Now in 2024". RVA Mag. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ "Shagwüf". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b Necci, Marilyn (2019-12-10). "In New "Television" Video, Notoriously Fun Band Shagwüf Gets Serious". RVA Mag. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
External links
edit- Official website
- Shagwüf on Bandcamp