Shrug Life

Shrug Life is a Dublin-based trio who started making music together in the summer of 2014 as a way to joke, vent, and turn their shared frustrations with the modern grind into lo-fi pop anthems. The band members—Danny Carroll (vocals/guitar), Keith Broni (bass), and Josh Donnelly (drums)—have described Shrug Life as their collective hobby, a creative outlet where "there's a small victory in articulating absurdity" and everyday gripes can be transformed into witty, catchy tunes. Over the years, they’ve built a following by embracing their status as self-professed "man-children" and showcasing their humorous, relatable take on life, releasing EPs and albums like *The Grand Stretch* and tracks such as "Maybe You're the Punchline" and "2009".

Their live shows, especially around album launches at venues like The Grand Social in Dublin, have become mini-celebrations of camaraderie and connection, drawing in friends and fans alike for a good time. Shrug Life’s music is characterized by its lo-fi energy, sharp self-awareness, and a knack for capturing the bittersweet humor of navigating adulthood.