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Wooden Shjips is a vital and refreshingly inspired quartet playing loud rock ‘n’ roll in a style heavily influenced by the experimentalism of psychedelia, classical minimalism and garage rock excess. Started as an experiment in rhythmic primitivism and group improvisation, the current lineup brings a more structured rock approach to its performances, utilizing a traditional lineup of drums (Omar Ahsanuddin), bass (Dusty Jermier), organ (Nash Whalen), guitar (Erik “Ripley” Johnson) and vocals.

Upcoming events

• Fri 31 Oct at London Kentish Town Forum with Shellac, Pissed Jeans

Releases

• Singles Compilation Vol 1 - album, out 16/06/2008 on Holy Mountain. 1 review (read/post)
• Wooden Shjips - album, out 08/10/2007 on Holy Mountain. 1 review (read/post)

Past events

• Sat 19 Jul at Bristol Croft. (post review)
• Fri 18 Jul at Brighton Barfly. (post review)
• Sun 13 Jul at London Cargo. (post review)
• Supersonic Saturday, Sat 12 Jul at Birmingham Custard Factory. (post review)
• Mon 12 May at London King's Cross Scala. (post review)
• ATP Vs Pitchfork Sunday, Mon 28 Apr at Camber Sands Pontins. (post review)

News

• 15/07/2008: Release the guests: ATP's Halloween bash reveals its secrets
• 07/07/2008: Wooden Shjips and The Heads: co-headlining from this week
• 27/06/2008: Two weeks 'til Supersonic: have you got your ticket to the Festival of the Year?
• 16/06/2008: Release The Bats returns: Shellac to headline ATP Halloween special
• 28/04/2008: ATP vs Pitchfork: your cut out and keep stage times
• 27/03/2008: Supersonic 2008: additions, tickets on sale in April
• 21/02/2008: Battles, Harmonia, Wooden Shjips, Earth and more for Birmingham's DiS-sponsored Supersonic festival
• 12/02/2008: WIN! Fantastic new Rough Trade Shops compilation
• 06/11/2007: New bands announced for ATP vs Pitchfork

Features

• 15/07/2008: Supersonic 2008: the DiS review
• 07/07/2008: Supersonic 2008: the DiS preview
• 01/07/2008: A Month In Records: June 2008
• 30/11/2007: A Month, or two, In Records: November 2007
• 02/10/2007: DiScover: Wooden Shjips

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