Member Since: 9/10/2006
Band Website: shaneshu.com
Band Members: SHANE - lead vocals, guitars, percussion and wind instruments
PAUL - guitars, bass, keys, and backing vocals
UJANG - master of the knobs, sample, scratch, turntables, percussion and keys
CATARINA - backing vocals, visuals & animation, percussion, and keys
MERLIJN - guitars, bass, keys and backing vocals
SOFIE - backing vocals, keys, and percussion
Bookings:
AT Productions (NL)
Press & promo:
V2 Records (NL)
Influences: everything under the sun
Sounds Like:
DUTCH CD REVIEWS:
“Shane Shu is a great debut album. Original ideas, catchy melodies and surprising tunes abound without ever sounding chaotic. Shane’s preference for the exotic and off-beat (reggae, dance, rock, dance hall, latin and what have you) has resulted in an irresistible pop album filled to the brim with sweet, summer vibes.†–
SPITS (****)
“He combines Mexican horns, steel drums and Dick-Dale guitar riffs and fills the gaps – just like Beck – with fresh samples and beats. Itadakimasu!†-
NIEUWE REVU (****)
“Canadian/ Dutch singer Shane Shu has delivered a remarkably cheerful debut. Shu and his band have made the musical equivalent of a care-free summer Sunday morning.†-
NRC HANDELSBLAD
“Meet the new Mika. Dance with a small dose of underground and a musical vocabulary reminiscent of The Beatles, Beck and Rufus Wainwright.†-
ELLE
“This man has everything it takes to become tomorrows big star†-
FUTURE MUSIC CHARTS
“A melodic diamond in the rough†-
NOORDERSLAG
“Shane Shu is going to break through in 2008†-
RELOAD
“Shane Shu’s debut is an extremely original album that defies comparison and definition. A record teeming with influences that are used to construct refreshingly original pop songs. Songs full of strange sounds, samples and extraordinary vocals. Lots of sunny and Caribbean vibes. This is not only one of the most original albums I’ve heard lately but also the most fun. Do yourself a favour and buy it!†-
VELVET MUSIC
“With this album Shane Shu is quickly stealing hearts. After an excellent gig at this year’s Noorderslag Music Festival the band’s fully booked. Be sure to see them.†-
JIMMY ALTER
“Comparing him to Mika does not do Shane Shu any justice. Shu is better!†-
3FM DJ, GIEL BEELEN
“Top of the bill band. One you should run to your nearest record store for.†-
DJ ROB STENDERS "KX RADIO"
“It doesn’t happen very often that an artist scores Hit of the Week twice in the same week here at Radio Mortale. But in the case of Shane Shu it is totally justified.†-
RADIO MORTALE (****)
“Pop music with South American beats, we all know what that means: irresistible. Shane Shu’s album is varied and reveals his broad musical horizon. From hip hop to reaggeaton via Britpop to ballads. A debut with catchy songs that stimulate the senses.†-
FOKNIUEWS.NL (****)
“Yes, Shane is a-sort-of-Dutch-Mika that you want to slap in the face. But the combination of his sweet sounding Rick Astley-voice with reggae rythms and CocoRosie-isch campy elements are so fresh and original that when turned on it’s impossible to resist. Sexy, rash, summery and a little weird.†-
LiveXS
“One of this year’s big promises†-
NUjij.nl (****)
“The songs on this album are exuberant and infectious. Shane Shu’s voice floats somewhere between Jeff Buckley and Prince. The influences are apparent but Shu convincingly makes them his own. He proves himself to be an original artist.†-
PLATO MANIA (****)
“A CD full of upbeat sample pop gone tropical.†-
NL20 MAGAZINE
Record Label: V2 RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie