An underground art rock act.
shock horror are an art rock band based in bristol. after finding their feet in oxford's small, blossoming scene, the four piece expanded uk-wide with their debut 2025 release "terraform!". the band draw from a blend of 2000s indie-math and post punk contemparies, building strange song structures and soundscapes. with the release of 'on tv' and a fresh run of 2026 dates, shock horror are set to expand a cv that includes recording work with chris barker (willie j healy), alfie-tyson brown (metronomy) and felix davis (geese), as well as live shows supporting GANS, getdown services, holly head, martial arts, haal and the clockworks. ‘‘Terraform!’ is a distillation of what they’ve shown they can do best, mixing intelligence and ambition with something more visceral.’ - Nightshift mag ‘‘Terraform!’ yields an unequivocal urgency that rivals much of what the UK progressive art-rock scene has to offer right now.’ - Hideous mag ‘A volatile concoction where moody prelude alternates with angst-ridden caterwaul before blasting into outer space - it’s the strongest work in evidence here. A debut EP that whets the appetite for future developments.’ - OMS mag
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Shock Horror plays volatile art rock and post-punk, blending 2000s indie-math structures with urgent, atmospheric soundscapes.
The band consists of Charlie Burnham, Joel Garden, Dan Greer, and Josh Simmons.
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