JOIN THE SHIMMER FAN GROUP !!!"You'd be hard-pressed to find a better, freer, more gratifying summer album this year. The trio seemlessly interweaves Soul, Rock, Pop, and occassionally Blues into an energetic and tidy package." - RockReviews.net
Shimmer's Soul-Rock recalls the bygone era when pop wasnt just marketing and rock wasnt just posturing. With soulful vocals and tightly crafted, hook-laden songs, Shimmer takes the stage in the old school tradtition of bands like Zeppelin and The Stones; a band that simply gets up and lays it down. Shimmer's forceful, rockin beats give rise to a roll your windows down sexy dance-rock romp. With nods to the likes of Soul greats Al Green and Prince and Pop icons Bowie, Costello, and Michael, at its core Shimmer just sounds like a great beat and a guy singing his ass off.Shimmer started with singer/songwriter Skip Peri. Peri has been praised by the finicky Seattle music press as Seattles next worldwide export. Possessing a voice that shifts effortlessly from an angry dismissal to a suggestive come-on, Peri did not spend long unsigned. Comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Prince only fueled the fire. His first album naked (2001, Cake/Exact) was a critical success, making good on his best kept secret promise.When Peri entered the studio to begin his sophomore release for Cake something changed. He picked up the electric guitar, partnering for the first time with bassist Evan Brubaker and drummer Sean Siner. A natural chemistry occurred, inspiring a writing and recording binge that led to nearly 2 albums of new material in just a few sessions. The result has spawned not only a striking indie debut album but covers of Shimmer songs by major label artists to be released later this year. JOIN THE CAKE MAILING LIST:Join our Street Team! Message Cake Records for more information.
