"Shallow Shores" Signals The Crooked Stuff's Next Evolution
- Charles Luberisse
- 2 hours ago
- 1 min read
Written By: Big C
Rhythm can hit just as hard as distortion when it's delivered with conviction, and The Crooked Stuff understands exactly where those two worlds intersect. Shallow Shores doesn't simply borrow from punk or electronic music, it lets both identities collide until something uniquely their own emerges. Angular synth lines, relentless percussion, and sharp vocal delivery create constant forward momentum, while flashes of '80s new wave keep the song unexpectedly colorful beneath its gritty exterior. In the official video a restless spirit was reinforced, matching the track's kinetic pulse.
It's an introduction that feels equally comfortable in sweaty underground venues and late-night alternative playlists. That versatility reflects the backgrounds behind the trio itself. Tom Gorton brings the urgency of DC hardcore, John Varn contributes decades of keyboard experience from touring alongside members of Santana and Journey, while Nick DeRyss anchors the rhythm section with the precision fans know from Day Wave. Together, they've steadily built momentum through strong college radio support, standout performances at the Sundance Film Festival, Popscene, and Live At Lagunitas, and an upcoming run of California dates leading into the July 31 release of Synthetic Signals. Follow The Crooked Stuff as they are crafting the kind of records that invite you to dance first and unpack the layers afterward on YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM, and SPOTIFY.
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