Shoes

Shoes is a power pop band from Zion, Illinois, that first emerged in the mid-1970s. Known for their jangly guitars, catchy melodies, and DIY ethic, the band gained a cult following with self-released albums and a distinctive lo-fi sound. Their breakthrough came with 1979's Present Tense, released by Elektra Records, which featured standout tracks like "Too Late" and earned critical praise for its sharp songwriting and harmony-rich production.

Formed by brothers John and Jeff Murphy, along with Gary Klebe, Shoes built a reputation for crafting concise, hook-laden pop songs influenced by the British Invasion and classic American rock. Their legacy includes a series of well-regarded indie and major label albums, and the band is often cited as a key influence in the power pop revival. Over the decades, they've stayed active, releasing retrospective collections like 35 Years: The Definitive Shoes Collection 1977–2012 and albums like Ignition, further cementing their status as cult favorites in the guitar-pop world.

Genres

Power Pop

Jangle Pop

Latest Release

Will You Spin for Me

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Shoes

Single - Released March 1, 2024