The Shallows

The Shallows, from Somerville MA was formed in 2019. Drawing from a range of influences (Slowdive, Pale Saints, Beach House, etc.), the band released their first EP, Arsonist, in October 2019 and started playing well recieved local shows in 2020 until the shutdown. The band's music features washed guitars and orchestral synths, post-punk/new romantic style earworm hooks and soaring harmonies drawn from their Dream Pop/Shoegaze influences. The Shallows are vocalist Jess Baggia (This Bliss), guitarist Brad Emerson (ex-Strangeways, The Milling Gowns), drummer Jason Keisch (ex-SCUBA, ex-Strangeways), and bassist Ben Didsbury (r|verghxst).