Shellac

Shellac was an American trio formed in 1992 by guitarist and recording engineer Steve Albini, bassist Bob Weston, and drummer Todd Trainer. Their music blended elements of post-hardcore, noise rock, and post-punk, characterized by sparse, tightly arranged songs, angular guitar tones, prominent bass, precise, rhythmically driven drumming, and a dry, live-sounding production style. The band maintained a low-key, DIY approach to recording and touring and remained active until disbanding in 2024.