Interview With Elicit Magazine

Interview With Elicit Magazine

“We hope that anyone who listens to our music does so with ears that are able to connect – to an emotion, a specific memory or place – that ultimately makes a positive impact, even if it’s a fleeting one,” they say. “We count every special opportunity as icing on this beautiful cake we’ve made.”

Billboard Exclusive Premiere: The Shades Debut 'DRAW', their "family affair on steroids"

Billboard Exclusive Premiere: The Shades Debut 'DRAW', their "family affair on steroids"

Where its predecessor was a Frankenstein of sorts, filled out by musician friends in other cities adding parts, Draw was put together by the trio and its regular live adjunct members during a four-day session at Gravity Studios in Chicago, with DeMuro's brother Luke flying in from New York to engineer…

"Love Me or Let Me Be" Featured In Elicit Magazine

"Love Me or Let Me Be" Featured In Elicit Magazine

“Love Me or Let Me Be,” the new single from Chicago trio The Shades, leaps between breezy pop charm and edgy, harmony-filled wit. The single layers roots of R&B under a floating falsetto chorus and ever-building groove. “Love Me or Let Me Be” recognizes the game of love and chooses to play along, unafraid to lay the cards on the table and call any bluff. The single is off of their upcoming EP, DRAW, due out Oct. 25.

New Song Featured on Chicago Sound Check

Chicago Sound Check featured our new jam “Love Me or Let Me Be” on their Fresh Tracks post to introduce their readers and listeners to more local artists. Take a peek below!